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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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Submit Your Work to the 2019 CSGC Art Contest Before Jan 29, 2019!
This year, Climate Smart Glacier Country is hosting its first-ever ART CONTEST! The theme is Climate Smart ART and we are accepting any art you create to capture the spirit of sustainability and climate preparedness in your community. Whether that reminds you of zero-waste housing, forest adventuring, or mountain biking,
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