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Oct 26, 20223 min read

Announcing the 2022 Inspiring Sustainability Award Winners!

We are excited to finally announce our winners of the Inspiring Sustainability Awards for 2022. Last night we celebrated together at La...

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Sep 6, 20221 min read

Sustainability Chats - Sustainability Round Up

We kicked off our fall Sustainability Chats by highlighting a variety of upcoming events in our community. Check out one or all of these...

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Jun 30, 20221 min read

Sustainability Chats - Goats on the Go

During our June Sustainability Chat, we heard Vern Klingbeil talk about Goats on the Go and how this environmental and sustainable...

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May 24, 20221 min read

ORA Trails - Sustainability Chats

Do you consider yourself a cyclist? What about a hiker? Take a moment and rethink that question. Do you like to ride a bike or take a...

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May 11, 20224 min read

2022 Green Goose Chase - Oh what fun!

WOW! What an amazing 2nd year for the Green Goose Chase. We knew the fun and excitement last year brought, but we were EGGstra excited...

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Apr 20, 20220 min read

Xcel Energy - Building Wisconsin's Energy Future

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Mar 22, 20221 min read

The Importance of Personal Resilience

Since the recent pandemic, more attention has been given to the importance of valuing mental health and overall well being which is a...

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Feb 14, 20221 min read

Sustainability Chats - La Crosse Climate Action Plan

Our 2022 Sustainability Chats kicked off early February with a presentation done by Ted Redmond, co-owner of paleBLUEdot, a consulting...

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Dec 10, 20213 min read

Recapping 2021 Programming!

2021, our first full year operating amid the global COVID-19 pandemic, was one steeped in serious playfulness for the Sustainability...

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Nov 18, 20212 min read

Spread the word! Hold the salt. - Sustainability Chats Recap

Our last Sustainability Chats of 2021 was a timely topic - salt use. As we quickly approach another Wisconsin winter, we know that...

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Nov 1, 20212 min read

Taking Action & Making an IMPACT! - Recapping the 2021 Drawdown Challenge

As we began to plan the 2021 Sustainability Institute Drawdown Challenge Team, we hoped people would feel compelled to take action. We...

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Oct 28, 20214 min read

Congratulations! Announcing the 2021 Inspiring Sustainability Award Winners

We are excited to finally announce our winners of the Inspiring Sustainability Awards for 2021. If you missed the live announcement at...

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Sep 22, 20212 min read

Let's take on a challenge together!

Our September Sustainability Chat revolved around Climate Action! If you missed the live event, you can scroll to the end of this blog to...

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Jul 23, 20212 min read

Sustainability in Schools! - Hamilton-SOTA : Sustainability Chats

Our July Sustainability Chats focused on some amazing sustainability efforts happening with local elementary school, Hamilton-SOTA. If...

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Jun 16, 20212 min read

Waste NOT! - Sustainability Chats: Organics Composting & Special Event Recycling

Hilltopper Refuse & Recycling's Brandon Knudtson presented at June's Sustainability Chats highlighting Hilltopper Refuse & Recycling's...

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May 21, 20212 min read

Living Lab - Western's Integrated Technology Center (Sustainability Chats - virtual tour)

The Integrated Technology Center is a LEED Platinum certified building on Western Technical College’s campus. Western’s goal when...

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Apr 28, 20215 min read

HONK! - The Green Goose Chase 2021

When planning for the 2021 Earth Fair, we knew things would look a bit different. That opportunity opened the door for some new and fresh...

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Apr 20, 20212 min read

Life in the Bike Lane - Drift Cycle (Sustainability Chats - virtual tour)

Part of our virtual Earth Fair celebration this year was a Sustainability Chats presentation by Drift Cycle's Jacob Sciammas. This new...

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Mar 12, 20212 min read

They do what?!? - Sustainability Chats with Habitat ReStore!

This past week we were able to chat with Steve Baker, General Manager of the Habitat ReStore, and tour the building located at Berlin...

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Jan 11, 20213 min read

2020 Virtual Programming Recap

It is hard to imagine that 2020 is finally coming to an end. This year has provided many unique challenges to non-profits and...

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