Colorado to Start Banning Plastic Bags in 2024 On average, a typical American family accumulates 60 plastics bags within only four trips to the grocery store, according to Penn State. Within a year, the average American family accumulates almost 1,500. Related: Jackson, WY Just Banned the Free Distribution of Single-Use Plastic Bags While that statistic may not appear too damning, plastic bags are produced with fossil fuels, which […] Industry News Breya Bergom | July 12, 2021 1 Comment
Sledding Ban at Australian Resort Thredbo Leaves Patrons Angry A toboggan (known in the U.S. as a sled) ban at popular Australian ski resort Thredbo has left many current and former customers outraged. Prior to this season, toboggan riding and other snow play were allowed in specific areas of the resort. Now, many customers who purchased tickets before the new rule was in place are furious, claiming that their […] Industry News Maggie Dean | June 22, 2018 0 Comments
Crystal Mountain, WA Bans Sales of Plastic Water Bottles! Every year Americans use about 50 billion single-use plastic water bottles. Out of those 50 billion single-use water bottles, only 1 out of every 5 make it into recycling. Crystal Mountain Resort in Washington State has taken the step to help reduce our environmental impact by banning the sale of single-use plastic water bottles mountain-wide. Crystal Mountain Resort is encouraging […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 19, 2016 2 Comments
Forest Service Backs Alta Snowboarder Ban | Asks Judge to Dismiss Case The Forest Service has stepped into the Four Snowboarders vs. Alta lawsuit over the ‘unconstitutional’ ban of snowboarding from Alta, and has asked the judge to dismiss the lawsuit against Alta. In January four boarders banded together to create Wasatch Equality, a nonprofit organization, and filed a lawsuit against Alta for violating the 14th amendment. The 14th amendment was created to protect certain classes of people from discrimination. Classes of people in the 14th amendment are defined by […] SnowBrains | April 1, 2014 7 Comments
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