Sustainability Hub
Walking Mountains Sustainability programs act as an agent of change to improve the social, economic, and environmental resilience of the Eagle County community. We serve as a resource & education hub to inspire action from local to global.
Climate Action
The Climate Action Collaborative for the Eagle County Community is comprised of more than 30 local businesses, organizations, nonprofits, and governments. Collectively we are working to implement the recommendations put forth in the Climate Action Plan to reduce Eagle County carbon emissions 25% by 2025 and 80% by 2050.
Energy Efficiency & Assistance
Walking Mountains Energy Efficiency programs allows you or your business to take control of energy decisions. Talk to an energy coach today about how to save money and increase health and safety in your home.
Recycling & Waste Diversion
Walking Mountains Center provides education and outreach to community members and guests of Eagle Valley. Join our staff on a tour of the local recycling or compost facilities, search the Waste Wizard, request zero waste services at your event, or just find resources on how to make your world waste-free.
Sustainable Business
Actively Green is a sustainability training and certification program for businesses, including those in tourism. It provides a framework of sustainable criteria and performance indicators to help businesses improve through best management practices based on sustainability principles.
Sustainable Destination
Walking Mountains Science Center supports mountain resort communities in becoming globally recognized certified sustainable destinations.The Mountain IDEAL recognized by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) as a sustainability standard and certification program for mountain resort communities.
Climate Action Week
Climate Action Week is a week of events designed to inspire climate action and highlight local climate action partners! Throughout the week, events will be held that encourage increased awareness and action on community-based climate solutions in Eagle County. This year’s Climate Action Week will be from April 14th-22nd!
Our Impact
46
Certified Sustainable
Businesses
2,100
Energy Assessments
Performed in Eagle
County Homes
51,540
Pounds of Waste Diverted
From the Landfill through
Zero Waste Events,
Composting and Recycling
4
Certified Sustainable Destinations
Latest Sustainability Blog Posts
Sustainability in Action
Where Recycling Goes
The Afterlife of a Christmas Tree
Upcoming Sustainability Events
The Sustainable Film Series – The Engine Inside
Core Transit Pop-Up
Community Water Panel: Water, Drought, and the Future of Agriculture in the West