Walking Mountains Sustainability Blog

Powering Up Our Mountain Town: EV Charging Solutions for Multifamily Homes

Posted by Chantel Recksiedler on Oct 27, 2025 10:14:14 AM

Have you been thinking about installing electric vehicle (EV) chargers at your multifamily housing (MFH) complex but aren’t sure where to start? There’s a program designed just for you.

Topics: Climate Action Collaborative, Sustainability Tips

The Truth About Styrofoam: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How We Can Reduce It

Posted by Elena Ziskind on Oct 20, 2025 4:53:19 PM

Styrofoam is a material we encounter so often without even thinking about it whether we’re unpacking a new appliance, grabbing takeout, or insulating a building. We rarely stop to consider its..

Topics: Sustainability Tips

The Power of Construction and Demolition (C&D) Recycling

Posted by Chantel Recksiedler on Aug 26, 2025 2:48:15 PM

Eagle County, though limited in developable size, is still a hot spot for new construction. Whether it’s much-needed employee/affordable housing, commercial buildings, or sprawling single-family..

Topics: Climate Action Collaborative, Sustainability Tips

Soak Up the Sun and Savings: Solar Energy and Efficiency Tips

Posted by Johnathan Monroy-Ponce on Jul 28, 2025 9:15:00 AM

Defining Solar

Topics: Sustainability Tips

Sustainability Tip: Break Up with Your Car This Summer

Posted by Hannah Remke on Jun 16, 2025 9:30:00 AM

Summer is right around the corner, and it is the perfect time to Break Up with Your Car. Dump that gas guzzler and treat yourself to what you truly deserve: fresh air, lower emissions, and a commute..

Topics: Sustainability Tips

Soaring Emissions: The Environmental Impact of Air Travel, Tourism, and Shopping Convenience

Posted by Chantel Recksiedler on Feb 20, 2025 11:15:00 AM

Travel is something we all experience at some point—whether it's a quick getaway to recharge, a trip to visit loved ones, or frequent travel for work. For many, air travel is a regular occurrence. On..

Topics: Climate Action Collaborative

Resolve to Be Greener: Easy Ways to Live Sustainably in the New Year

Posted by Gina McCrackin on Feb 4, 2025 9:15:00 AM

In admitting a potentially unpopular opinion, I’m personally not one for New Year’s resolutions. I tend to follow traditions of bioregional seasonality and view the deep winter of January as a time..

Topics: Climate Action Collaborative

The 2023 Eagle County Energy Inventory: Progress and Challenges in Reducing Emissions

Posted by Gina McCrackin on Dec 16, 2024 4:00:00 PM

Do you think Eagle County is all fresh air and snowy peaks? Well, every year, Eagle County contracts with Clean Energy Economy for the Region (CLEER) to spill the beans on its carbon footprint—no..

Topics: Climate Action Collaborative

Climate Action Collaborative: Giving thanks, not taking more

Posted by Chantel Recksiedler on Nov 27, 2024 1:01:38 PM

Have you dusted off your fine china and hung the garland yet? Before we get too carried away with holiday festivities, let's pause for a moment of reflection. The holidays are a time of joy and..

Topics: Climate Action Collaborative

Flames in the Anthropocene: Wildfires and Climate Change

Posted by Gina McCrackin on Jul 15, 2024 11:46:50 AM

Anthropocene: defined as the current geological age, viewed as the period during which human activity has been the dominant influence on climate and the environment. Some geologists argue that the..

Topics: Climate Action Collaborative, Climate Action Plan