December 2015 - Bachelor Gulch Club

Babette's Environmental Tip

Patagonia's "If It's Broke, Fix it" Campaign

Posted: 12/25/2015 1:28:08 AM by Babette Ponder

As individual consumers, the single best thing we can do for the planet is to keep our stuff in use longer. This simple act of extending the life of our garments through proper care and repair reduces the need to buy more over time—thereby avoiding the CO₂ emissions, waste output and water usage required to build it.

Use Energy-Efficient Holiday Lights

Posted: 12/15/2015 12:44:21 PM by DK Books - Greener

If you leave a set of conventional Christmas tree lights on in your home for 10 hours a day over the 12 days of Christmas, you'll produce enough carbon dioxide - one of the main greenhouse gases - to inflate 64 party balloons. Outdoor lights tend to use even more energy, since they are usually high-wattage and, therefore, less energy-efficient.

Tech the Halls

Posted: 12/7/2015 3:56:55 AM

Tech the Halls
November 18th-Jan 6th
Donate an iPad to the students in need through the Exceptional Student Services Department at Eagle County Schools; were we are dedicated to serving our students with disabilities in the Eagle County School District.

Reusable vs. Plastic Water Bottles

Posted: 12/4/2015 3:46:23 AM

If you’ve been wondering about the consequences of a bottled water habit (whether it’s personal, national, or global), then look no further. This infographic outlines the stark consequences—environmental, physical, and economic—of drinking bottled water.

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