Sustainability

Case Study - Shaeffer Hyde: Building the Foundation for Sustainability Success

Posted by Walking Mountains Sustainability on Jul 13, 2022 12:08:12 PM
Laying the Groundwork for Sustainability Shaeffer Hyde Construction is an award-winning construction and property management company that has been in business in the Vail Valley since 1979. Founded..
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The 2021 Sustainable Business Awards

Posted by Kate Manzer on Jun 21, 2022 11:34:32 AM
The 2021 Sustainable Business Awards are presented to Actively Green Certified Businesses Climate Impact Award: Eagle River Water & Sanitation District {% video_player "embed_player"..
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Case Study: Nerding Out on Solar - How Active Energies Solar is Going for Gold

Posted by Walking Mountains Sustainability on Jun 8, 2022 3:51:03 PM
Get to Know Active Energies Active Energies Solar, LLC is a solar energy design, installation, and financing company primarily installing solar photovoltaic (PV) systems for residential and..
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Case Study: A Little Library With Big Impact: How the Vail Public Library Leaves a Lasting Legacy

Posted by Walking Mountains Sustainability on May 19, 2022 10:09:44 AM
Introduction Like in most small towns, the local library has a large impact on residents and visitors alike. Parents visit the library with their small children for story time, teens come to find a..
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Case Study: Plant Conservation & Sustainable Tourism at Betty Ford Alpine Gardens

Posted by Kate Manzer on Mar 15, 2022 9:22:49 AM
Vulnerability in Vail
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Case Study: Waste Diversion in the Restaurant Industry - How Root & Flower has Become a Model for others to Follow

Posted by Kate Manzer on Feb 8, 2022 4:00:51 PM
The Spotlight
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Case Study: How Fjallraven Manufactured a Culture of Customer Education & Community Outreach

Posted by Kate Manzer on Feb 7, 2022 4:17:50 PM
How It All Began
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Make Your Home Energy Efficient this Energy Efficiency Day

Posted by Walking Mountains Sustainability on Sep 21, 2021 9:15:00 AM
Outfitting homes and businesses with Energy Star-certified appliances and lightbulbs can help reduce energy usage, save money, and has never been easier! Did you know that the Energy Smart Colorado..
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Topics: Actively Green

Actively Green Program Offers Scholarship to Minority-Owned Businesses

Posted by Walking Mountains Sustainability on Sep 13, 2021 8:45:00 AM
Walking Mountains Science Center’s Actively Green sustainable business certification is offering scholarships to cover the costs of the program for two local, minority-owned businesses.
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Lessons from Eagle County Icons & Sustainability Champions Andy Jessen, Adam Palmer and Seth Bossung

Posted by Walking Mountains Sustainability on Mar 19, 2021 3:00:00 PM
If you’ve ever stood staring in front of a vibrantly colored, wildflower covered, seemingly undiscovered mountain landscape long enough to catch a bug in your mouth, you know. If you’ve ever found..
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Topics: Actively Green, Energy Smart, Sustainability Tips

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