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Posted on: April 7, 2023

Ketchum Fire Station: A Model for Innovation and Sustainable Design

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By Naomi Priddy, Communications Intern, Boise State University

For the City of Ketchum Fire Department, safety and health are paramount, and its new station reflects these values.  ...

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Posted on: March 30, 2023

The Life of Cardboard in Blaine County, Idaho

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By: Ashlee Forman

Next time you’re at the grocery store, take a moment to observe your surroundings. What you may come to notice is that the overwhelming majority of products are packaged using cardboard. While cardboard first appeared in China in the 15th...

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Posted on: January 27, 2023

What We Learned: An Inside Look at Blaine County’s Diversity Equity and Inclusion Workshop

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When the Sustainability and Climate Action Committee (SCAC) met in November of 2021 they agreed to organize a workshop on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Given the recent influx of new members, the time was ripe to discuss the committee's values and pri...

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Posted on: December 20, 2022

The Life of Plastic in Blaine County, Idaho

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The Life of Plastic in Blaine County, Idaho

By: Ashlee Forman, Sustainability Fellow

To demonstrate the complex process of recycling, especially when it comes to plastics, let’s follow the life of a plastic water bottle from step 1: collection, to...

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Posted on: December 6, 2022

Blaine County Clean Energy Modeling and Feasibility Analysis

Clean Energy Modeling and Feasibility Analysis

Blaine County and the City of Ketchum hired the Brendle Group to conduct a thorough analysis of the high-practices, performance measures, and science-based target calculated by ICLEI-USA.

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Posted on: December 6, 2022

Southern Idaho Solid Waste Is Turning Your Trash Into Electricity

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By: Ashlee Forman, Blaine County Sustainability Fellow

Turning trash into energy? It may sound like some too good to be true eco-fantasy, but with today’s technology and the commitment of an innovative solid waste district, the seemingly impossible has bec...

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