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Take The Plastic Pledge
Collectively, individual action can make a big difference. Join us in taking the “Plastic Pledge” to reduce plastic waste. You decide your level of commitment. Together, our efforts will speak volumes to solve the plastic problem. Whereas the equivalent of one billion elephants worth of plastic has been created since
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Stay Hydrated This Summer with a Reusable Water Bottle
In the minute it took you to click on this post and read this sentence, humans around the globe bought a million plastic water bottles. In the US alone, 60 million single-use water bottles are thrown out every day. And 91% of those bottles are not recycled, despite the fact
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Forming Sustainable Partnerships in the Flathead
Small communities in the Flathead Valley often find themselves lacking in resources and support when they take the plunge and try to move forward with initiatives to improve their climate resilience. How do you begin to organize your community to save water during the hot summer months or insulate homes
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Climate Smart Art Contest Brings Together Artists and Environmentalists
The Climate Smart Art Expo, held on Saturday as part of the Whitefish Winter Carnival, was a rousing success! With over 40 entries from local artists, and 50 submissions from students of all ages, we were able to fill the Performing Arts Center with a wonderful variety of local talent.
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Flathead Residents Learn About Alternative Energy at Green Drinks
An enthusiast crowd packed Sacred Waters Brewing Company last week to learn about the alternative energy programs that Flathead Electric Cooperative (FEC) currently offers to interested customers. Don Newton of FEC gave a comprehensive talk outlining new options and encouraging renewable development. FEC has long focused on renewable, alternative energy
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Tips and Tricks for Greening Your Business
Looking to gain a reputation as a business that cares about the environment? Skeptical of the cost-effectiveness of some environmental measures but willing to be convinced? In the modern world, “going green” has become a buzzword for businesses that can imply everything from replacing fluorescent lights with LEDs to performing
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