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
Walking Mountains Increases Reach of Zero Waste Events
Posted by
Kimberly Schlaepfer on Jul 19, 2019 11:01:59 AM
Expanding Zero Waste one Tent at a Time Walking Mountains Sustainability was the recipient of a Recycling, Resource and Economic Opportunity Grant from the State of Colorado. This grant allowed us to..
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Topics: Climate Action Collaborative, Recycling, Zero Waste
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
Helping to Make Events Sustainable in the Eagle Valley
Posted by
Kimberly Schlaepfer on Aug 1, 2018 2:33:23 PM
Walking Mountains Sustainability Zero Waste Events Walking Mountains' Zero Waste program is committed to reducing waste and resource consumption. At Zero Waste events we do this by working with event..
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Topics: Actively Green, Recycling
Sustainability Tips: When Recycling Plastics Not All Numbers are Created Equal
Posted by
Ford Sanger on Jul 5, 2018 7:38:00 AM
Did you know that the number inside the recycling symbol is actually used to identify the type of material? It doesn’t ensure the items are recyclable, but rather lets you know the type of plastic..
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Topics: Sustainability Tips, Recycling
Walking Mountains and Town of Vail Celebrate America Recycles Day
Posted by
Walking Mountains Science Center on Nov 8, 2016 2:15:37 AM
In recognition of America Recycles Day on Nov. 15, the Town of Vail is joining communities around the country in hosting a series of events to encourage waste reduction and recycling. The town’s..
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Topics: Forever Green, Recycling
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
Eagle County Local Recycling 4-1-1
Posted by
Walking Mountains Science Center on Feb 20, 2015 11:27:39 AM
Recycling is all-the-buzz lately in Vail, and throughout Eagle County, but why? The best reason, of course, is because it’s the right thing to do for our environment, economy, and public health...
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Topics: Recycling