When we talk about fighting climate change, most of us picture solar panels, electric cars, or compost bins. But here’s a surprise: your overflowing inbox,
Climate Action Week, the annual event hosted by Walking Mountains and the Climate Action Collaborative, is all about making climate action feel a little more
Everything from phones to flashlights run on batteries; proper battery disposal and switching to rechargeable options are more important than ever. Improperly discarded batteries can
Sometimes it feels like the news about climate change is one bad headline after another; wildfires, hotter summers, and big national decisions that seem to
Sustainability is the practice of meeting present needs while also considering the needs of the future. It requires us to think about how our actions
Inside of a blue bin may be the last place you see that aluminum can you bought at an AvonLive! event, or during a trip
Recycling Your Christmas Tree When it comes to picking out your Christmas tree, it is important to consider what kind of tree you should purchase.
There’s no denying the special connection Coloradans have with winter. From the slopes of Vail and Beaver Creek to the quiet beauty of backcountry trails,
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.
Defining Solar At Walking Mountains, we use solar energy to support the Eagle County emission reduction goals and guide the community on energy savings. But
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
What is “Waste Diversion” and what are the most common forms? When you’re done with your takeout meal or your coffee cup from your favorite
When you hear the word recycling, what materials come to mind? Most often we think about things like cardboard, aluminum cans, plastic bottles, and office paper.
Our economy traditionally depends on the extraction of resources from the earth for goods and services, which in turn end up as waste in our
As our summer season fades into fall, we are fortunate to see the changing colors of the leaves and cooling temperatures. During this time, we
Since it began gaining popularity in the 70s, the phrase “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” has become a common saying used in households across the country. This
Recycling is a great way to divert a lot of the waste from daily life that would normally end up in a landfill. There are
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
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,
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
Build Your Own Worm Composting Bin! Worm composting is great for folks who don’t have the space or volume of waste to support larger composting
Getting Started with Backyard Composting Find an area in your yard that is approximately one cubic yard (3’x3’x3’). If the pile is too small it
Composting Apple Cores Did you know that an apple core can decompose in as little as one month when composted correctly? However, it could take
