How to Recycle your Christmas Tree in Eagle County
Posted by
Nina Waysdorf on Dec 22, 2021 12:00:00 AM
As pine, spruce, and fir trees hold the spotlight during the holiday season, they also play a less festive role in our waste streams. Each year, an estimated, an estimated 25 million to 30 million..
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Topics: Sustainability Tips, Recycling, Leave No Trace, Zero Waste
The world looks different these days, but one thing still stays the same—single-use plastics are avoidable. No matter if you are working from home, an essential worker or waiting for work to start..
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Topics: Forever Green, Sustainability Tips, Recycling, Zero Waste
Recycling Guide - Updated June 2024 The Climate Action Collaborative is launching our 5th Bi-Annual Recycling Guide for the Eagle County Community. We are spelling out in perfect clarity (with..
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Topics: Recycling, Waste Update
The Environmental Implications of Recycling and Why it Matters
Posted by
Taylor Stewart on Jul 19, 2019 11:56:20 AM
Recycling reduces resource constraints, saves emissions, and prevents pollution Many people already connect the impact recycling efforts have on reducing environmental impact and landfill waste,..
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Topics: Recycling, Waste Update
Chasing arrows does not always mean recycle-ability When tossing something out, many of us are in the habit of looking for the chasing arrows or “recycling symbol” at the bottom which contains a..
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Topics: Recycling, Waste Update
What we can recycle, relies wholly on the manufacturers who are willing to buy and reuse them After the expansion of US recycling programs in the 1970’s, recycling was something many people either..
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Topics: Climate Action Collaborative, Recycling, Waste Update
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
How to Dispose of Household Hazardous Waste
Posted by
Walking Mountains Science Center on Aug 22, 2018 11:53:54 AM
Disposal of Household Hazardous Waste in Eagle County * All household hazardous waste can be brought to the HHW Facility located two miles north of Wolcott (Exit #157),off Highway 131, at the Eagle..
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Topics: Climate Action Collaborative, Recycling, Waste Update
Have you ever wondered how something works or how something was made? In the monthly Science Behind series, we partner with a guest presenter to explore a large variety of interesting topics. The..
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Topics: The Science Behind Series, Recycling