Keeping it Green this Holiday Season For the environmentally conscious holiday shopper, staying green in aisles of plastic trinkets, decorations, and fake trees isn’t always easy. When trying to..
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Topics: Climate Action Collaborative
Sustainability Tip: Green Transportation to the Slopes
Posted by
Ford Sanger on Dec 3, 2018 12:13:36 PM
Go Green To Get To The White Did you know that, according to a 2014 inventory, nearly 30% of Eagle County’s greenhouse gas emissions come from the transportation and mobility sector? Most of us are..
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Topics: Sustainability Tips
Sustainability Tip: How To Seal Up Your Building Envelope
Posted by
Ford Sanger on Nov 19, 2018 9:02:48 AM
Seal Up Your Building Envelope Did you know that, according to the U.S. Department of Energy, about 30% of a home's heating energy is lost through windows? With winter just around the corner, Walking..
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Topics: Energy Smart, Sustainability Tips
Sustainability Tip: Thanksgiving Sustainability Tips
Posted by
Ford Sanger on Nov 12, 2018 3:33:31 PM
Let Us Be Thankful For The Environment Too According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), food waste is the single largest component of waste going into municipal landfills. People..
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Topics: Sustainability Tips
The Greater Eagle Fire Protection District Goes Solar!
Posted by
Kimberly Schlaepfer on Nov 8, 2018 1:15:43 PM
Eagle Fire District Installs Solar PV on Roof A new solar array on the roof of Greater Eagle Fire Protection District is projected to generate 57% of annual energy use The Greater Eagle Fire..
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Topics: Energy Smart, Climate Action Collaborative
Recycling Isn't Just About Trash, It's About Energy
Posted by
Sophia Gianfrancisco on Nov 7, 2018 1:32:23 PM
Recycling Isn’t Just About Trash, it’s About Energy It’s the right thing to do and is a critical part of meeting Eagle County’s emissions goals.
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Topics: Forever Green, Climate Action Collaborative, Recycling, Waste Update
Sustainability Tip: Shining A Light On Energy Efficiency
Posted by
Ford Sanger on Nov 5, 2018 11:55:08 AM
Idle Power Mode on Devices & Appliances Is Costing You Money According to a 2015 research paper published by the National Resource Defense Council, about a quarter of all residential energy..
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Topics: Energy Smart, Sustainability Tips
Sustainability Tip: How to Increase Savings on your Energy Bill
Posted by
Ford Sanger on Oct 29, 2018 1:25:12 PM
Heat Up The Savings Did you know that, according to the US Department of Energy, space heating is the largest energy expense in the average US home, accounting for around 45% of energy bills? (..
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Topics: Energy Smart, Sustainability Tips
Because Halloween Does Not Have To Scare The Environment Did you know that, according to RecycleNation, about 12,500 tons of Halloween costumes end up in US landfills every year? People often let..
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Topics: Sustainability Tips