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How Smaller Resorts Offer Smaller Environmental Impact

Small Resorts Small Impact

Brought to you by Monarch Mountain These days it may feel like the big corporations rule the ski world. The ski industry is pressured to open early, offer year round lift access, and create a comfortable environment in the most remote locations. When choosing where to ski or buy a pass, some might look for who has the most skiable […]

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Katy Shipley | February 22, 2021
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Quiksilver Recycles Over 100 Million Plastic Bottles

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Quiksilver just announced a milestone in their recycling program.  Since starting the program in 2012 with REPREVE, they have officially recycled over 100 million bottles into boardshorts and other goods.   REPREVE creates performance fibers from water bottles and other recycled materials. Each pair of boardshorts contains about 10 recycled bottles. Producing recycled polyester consumes significantly lower amounts of energy (45%) and […]

Katy Shipley | June 23, 2018
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