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Energy Efficiency is Key to Reaching Our Climate Action Goals

Posted by Walking Mountains on Sep 24, 2019 2:00:00 PM

Energy efficiency reduces wasted energy consumption by incorporating new efficient technologies. Incorporating energy efficiency in our homes is an important part of reducing Eagle County’s..

Topics: Energy Smart

The Spirit of Sustainability

Posted by Walking Mountains on Dec 24, 2018 10:00:00 AM

We all know that the holiday season is the time for giving. But the wastefulness and high levels of consumption that occur during this time may be contradicting this holiday cheer by taking away from..

Topics: Forever Green

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Actively Green Spotlight: Encore Electric's Liz Bankert

Posted by Walking Mountains on Sep 21, 2018 1:19:16 PM

Actively Green Ambassador: A spotlight that celebrates a local person who works for an Actively Green 2018 participating sustainable business. The goal is to recognize local “green/sustainable”..

Topics: Actively Green, Actively Green Ambassador

A Guide for Backyard Composting In The Mountains

Posted by Walking Mountains on Aug 30, 2018 11:21:07 AM

Getting Started with Backyard Composting Find an area in your yard that is approximately one cubic yard (3’x3’x3’). If the pile is too small it will not hold enough heat for microbial activity and..

Topics: Composting

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Vail Named to Top 100 Sustainable Destinations for 2017

Posted by Walking Mountains on Oct 3, 2017 1:25:49 AM

Vail has made international news for its collective sustainability efforts by being named to the Top 100 Sustainable Destinations in 2017 by Green Destinations. The Top 100 list was officially..

Topics: Press Release, Mountain IDEAL Destination, Forever Green

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Mountain IDEAL Standard for Destinations Achieves GSTC Recognition

Posted by Walking Mountains on Jul 27, 2017 4:04:57 PM

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) is pleased to announce that the Mountain IDEAL Standard for destinations has achieved ‘GSTC-Recognized’ status.

Topics: Press Release, Mountain IDEAL Destination, Forever Green

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Walking Mountains Science Center Reaches Goals through Sustainable Actions

Posted by Walking Mountains on Mar 17, 2017 3:00:54 PM

Walking Mountains Science Center has once again completed their Actively Green certification in 2017 for the fourth consecutive year. Just because Actively Green is a Walking Mountains Sustainability..

Topics: Actively Green, Forever Green

A New Year’s Sustainability Resolution for your Business: Actively Green

Posted by Walking Mountains on Jan 11, 2017 10:51:33 AM

Prepare for the New Year by joining the Eagle Valley sustainability movement. Walking Mountains Sustainability is hosting an Actively Green Sustainable Business Certification trainings throughout the..

Topics: Actively Green, Forever Green, Sustainability Tips

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CARE Program Helps 36 Income-Qualified Households Save Energy In Eagle County

Posted by Walking Mountains on Sep 29, 2016 4:07:20 PM

Over the last year, 36 homeowners and renters in the Eagle Valley have benefited from CARE - the Colorado Affordable Residential Energy program, facilitated by Walking Mountains Science Center. The..

Topics: Energy Smart, Press Release, Forever Green

Kim Langmaid Founder Walking Mountains Science Center and Town of Vail Council Member

Let’s Talk Climate Action In Eagle County

Posted by Walking Mountains on Sep 7, 2016 3:57:43 PM

On September 14th, 19th, and 22nd, the public is invited to attend open house sessions and provide input on an emerging climate action plan for the Eagle County community. For the past seven months,..

Topics: Climate Action Collaborative, Climate Action Plan

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