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Translate your passion into action.  

REDUCE PLASTICS/WASTE

Story of Stuff: Documentary on plastic

Mayo Clinic: 7 Ways to reduce your food waste

City of Durango: Table to Farm Composting

WeFill: Refill your plastic jugs and find plastic-free alternatives

Durango Sustainable Goods: Find plastic free products and products made from recycled materials.

Nextrex: Recycle plastic bags and other plastic film packaging to make eco-friendly outdoor products.

WATER CONSERVATION AND ECOSYSTEM PROTECTION

WaterSense: How to conserve water at home, fix leaks

Colorado Water Conservation Board: Turf replacement program

Colorado Parks and Wildlife: Invasive species, Grey wolf reintroduction

ENERGY CONSERVATION & CLIMATE ACTION

IRA Calculator: Find out what incentives you’re eligible for associated with the Inflation Reduction Act

Project Drawdown: Learn the most cost effective solutions to climate change

4CORE: Request energy audit of your building

ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL JUSTICE ACTION

Landback Movement: Returning land to Native Americans

Green Latinos: Latinos pushing for clean air, water

Fit for Life: Indigenizing Western Culture

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PODCASTS - Interviews with local sustainability leaders

  • Making Fresh Tempeh by Hand (31:09)

    Sanford Johnson Interviews Laura Nunamaker of Luv Tempeh. We speak about her business and the process of making fresh tempeh by hand.  Recorded in 2023.

  • Susan Atkinson and John Purser of Citizens Climate Lobby (47:34)

    Sanford Johnson interviews Susan Atkinson and John Purser of Citizens Climate Lobby. Recorded in 2023.

  • Making Choices that Benefit the Planet (56:38)

    Sanford Johnson speaks with Claire Atkinson of Live Creative studio about how the choices we make daily can benefit ourselves and the planet.  Recorded in 2023.

  • The Role of Beavers In Wetland Management (41:50)

    Sanford Johnson speaks with Nichole Fox of Give a Dam Beaver about the role that beavers have played in wetland management.  Recorded in 2023.

Our Mission: Inspire businesses, organizations and people of all ages, through fun and learning, to: live more sustainably; take meaningful action at home and in the community; work towards reducing carbon emissions; and promote social justice.

Earth Day Durango is made possible by the City of Durango’s Lodgers’ Tax Arts & Culture Fund and the Durango Creative District.

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This project is made possible by the City of Durango's Lodgers' Tax Arts & Culture Fund and the Durango Creative District.
Earth Day Durango is made possible by a Lodgers' Tax Marketing Grant from the City of Durango, Prosperity Office.
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