Walking Mountains Sustainability Blog (20)

The Sustainable Film Series: An Inconvenient Sequel

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Mar 26, 2019 10:00:00 AM

From extreme hurricanes and flooding, droughts and wildfires, to the increased spread of the Zika virus, climate change is impacting the world around us and it’s only going to get worse if we don’t..

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Sustainability Tips: Earth Hour 2019

Posted by Ford Sanger on Mar 25, 2019 9:01:16 AM

Participate For Earth Hour Did you know that 188 countries and territories took part in Earth Hour 2018? Earth Hour is this Sunday, March 30th, from 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm. What is Earth Hour?..

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Sustainability Tips: Don't Light The Night

Posted by Ford Sanger on Mar 18, 2019 3:24:22 PM

Light Pollution Is Real Did you know that, according to the International Dark Sky Association, that 99 percent of Americans live under light polluted skies and cannot experience a natural night? We..

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Sustainability Tips: Soak Up The Sun With Solar

Posted by Ford Sanger on Mar 13, 2019 3:03:51 PM

Tips for Rooftop Solar Did you know that the amount of sunlight that strikes the Earth's surface in an hour and a half is enough to handle the entire world's energy consumption for a full year? ..

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The Sustainable Film Series: STRAWS & Smog of the Sea

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Feb 28, 2019 10:00:00 AM

Ever since the industrial revolution, our country has been all about convenience, from fast food chains to grocery stores. The convenience may make our busy lives a lot easier, but do we ever stop..

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Sustainability Tips: Food Access in a Sustainable Community

Posted by Ford Sanger on Feb 25, 2019 1:46:22 PM

Fight Hunger Locally Fact: Did you know that, according to the Food Bank of the Rockies, 1 in 7 Coloradans worry where their next meal will come from? Food access is an issue in Eagle county that..

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Sustainability Tips: A Toast To The Planet

Posted by Ford Sanger on Feb 20, 2019 12:25:35 PM

Find Sustainable Colorado Breweries Fact: Did you know that, according to Craft Brewing Business, Colorado has the third most breweries of any state in the United States and the fourth most..

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Eating Sustainable Local Organic Food In The Winter

Sustainability Tips: A Little Love For The Environment

Posted by Ford Sanger on Feb 12, 2019 10:16:26 AM

A More Sustainable Valentines Day Fact: Did you know that, according to the Hallmark Corporation, approximately 145 million valentines day cards are exchanged every year. These cards use a lot of..

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NFL Sustainability Efforts for Super Bowl

Sustainability Tips: Eat To The Local Beet

Posted by Ford Sanger on Feb 4, 2019 2:26:54 PM

Be Green By Eating Local In The Winter Did you know that, according to the Center for Urban Education about Sustainable Agriculture, the average meal travels around 1,500 miles from farm to table?..

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