The first annual Recycle Utah Halloween Costume Contest is here! 👻 Here’s the rules:

1. Make a costume out of recycled materials (ideally from Recycle Utah!) At least 25% recycled material required. ♻️
2. Send us a photo by DMing us on Instagram @recycleutah or email your photo to outreach@recycleutah.org by noon on October 31!
3. We will have folks vote on their favorites all day on Halloween through our Instagram stories.
4. Winner will be announced November 1st – take your pick between an RU hoodie or a $50 voucher to our warehouse 🤗

Let the festivities begin! We can’t wait to see what you come up with💀

Join Recycle Utah in helping keep one of our main entries into Park City clean. Meet in the Park City High School’s lower parking lot, wear bright clothing and best to have closed toed shoes and work gloves. Recycle Utah will be providing some reflective vests, bags and some “picker uppers.” 

Group will meet in lower lot of the Park City High School Parking Lot, can grab bags etc there and walk towards the intersection of 224 and Rte 40. Younger volunteers can cleanup along Rail Trail.

Point of Contact: David Nicholas. 770.842.5426. dmn1954@gmail.com.

The Financial System’s Role in Climate Change & What We Can Do About It

Join us on Tuesday, January 13th from 6-8pm at Park City Gardens to learn from local experts about eco-friendly finance and investing. Our speakers will discuss:

• The role of specialized financial institutions, called Green Banks, in pushing the financial system towards greater support for climate solutions. 
• How each of us participates in the financial system through where we bank and how we invest – your choice of bank and investment portfolio may be the single biggest part of your personal climate footprint.

Together, we’ll explore how shifting financial flows can unlock the sustainable future we need.

Appetizers and beverages will be served. This is a 21+ event. Please carpool or take transit (4445 Hwy 224 & Park City Nursery stop) if possible.

Background

Money is the invisible engine shaping the world around us — from housing and energy to transportation and food systems. Every day, billions of dollars flow through the financial system, deciding what gets built, which industries grow, and which communities thrive. Climate change, at its core, is not just a science or technology challenge — it’s a finance challenge.

Banks don’t simply hold deposits; they deploy them. Loans funded by our money build infrastructure, power plants, and pipelines. Yet not every project gets financed. Banks choose which projects to support, and those choices determine whether we accelerate fossil fuel dependence or invest in a sustainable future.

Speakers

Bethany Kanten brings a depth of experience in climate finance and inclusive economic development, with over a decade of experience designing financial products and capital strategies for underserved communities globally. She currently serves as Chief Operating Officer of SustainEnergyFinance (SEF), where she leads operational strategy and program development for clean energy financing initiatives across Utah. Earlier in her career, Bethany was on the leadership team of an emerging markets focused climate-focused early-stage equity fund, and prior to that worked across Africa, Latin America, and India to deploy innovative financial products for energy access and financial inclusion. She holds a Masters in Business Administration from the University of Cambridge and a Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering from Harvard University. Bethany was born and raised in Park City, Utah and now is a resident of Millcreek.

Michael A. Ruzek is an Institutional Consultant and Resident Manager based out of Morgan Stanley’s Park City, Utah office. A seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience, Mike has dedicated his entire career to providing highly customized advice to private wealth clients and foundations around the country. He and his team deliver a personalized approach that includes a thorough planning process and a commitment to outstanding service. He particularly enjoys working with entrepreneurs, business owners and complicated planning situations. His dedication to his practice and clients was acknowledged by Forbes Magazine in 2020-2025 as a Best-In-State Wealth Advisor in Utah and Forbes Magazine Best-In-State Wealth Management Team in 2024-2025. He is very active in his community and has served on numerous nonprofit boards, most recently the Board of the Park City Community Foundation. Originally from New Jersey, Mike lives in Park City with his wife, two children and Labrador Retrievers.

Join us for the Sunset on Sunrise Chair Auction to bid on retired ski lift chairs from Sunrise Lift and raise money for Recycle Utah! We are excited to share the awesome chair that Sugarpost has created for the auction, with the funds supporting Recycle Utah.

Come to this fun community event to enjoy live music, food and drinks, and bid on unique pieces to support local nonprofits! The auction will take place on Wednesday, June 11th from 3-6 pm at the Forum stage at Canyons Village. Learn more here.

Join Recycle Utah for May Green Drinks at the new net zero energy (NZE) home of Sally and Ken Wilson in Park Meadows. The architect/owners will talk about the unique challenges in designing an all-electric home in a ski town addicted to natural gas. They will review the multiple design strategies implemented to reduce energy use, reduce embodied carbon, and improve indoor air quality. Chesley Electric will talk about the design of the solar panel array, battery backup, and monitoring system; Coyote Canyon HVAC will talk about the cold climate heat pump technology used in the project; and Red Ant Works will discuss the unique water saving strategies used in the landscape design.

Ken Wilson FAIA, FIIDA, ASID, LEED Fellow has been practicing architecture for 45 years. Formerly a global design director for the architecture firm, Perkins&Will, Ken’s focus has been designing high performance spaces that are sustainable and promote human health and wellbeing. Ken has designed projects for high profile environmentally responsible clients such as the U.S. Green Building Council, Greenpeace, Environmental Defense Fund, Aveda, and Al Gore. Ken’s projects have been published in eight different countries and have received over 140 design awards.

Sally Wilson, LEED Fellow, practiced architecture for 18 years before becoming a successful commercial real estate broker in Washington, DC. She was the first real estate broker to become LEED accredited and later, the first broker to become a LEED Fellow. In addition to her real estate practice, she was global director of environmental strategies for CBRE and led the effort in achieving carbon neutrality in 2011 for CBRE’s 200 plus offices globally. She also served as the first board chair for the Green Building Certification Institute which manages LEED certifications and accreditations.

Registration is required. Please cancel your registration if you are no longer able to attend.

Light appetizers and beverages will be available. Please carpool or take public transit if possible!

Join us for a special Earth Month edition of Green Drinks, where we’ll dive into the hidden dangers of microplastics, nanoplastics, and microrubbers in our environment and our bodies. Our expert speakers will explore the science behind these pollutants, their effects on human health, and practical solutions to reduce exposure.

• Mike Luers (SBWRD General Manager) will break down what we know—and don’t know—about microplastics, their sources, and their growing presence in our environment.
• Dr. Ken Kim will take a closer look at how microplastics enter our bodies, the damage they can cause at the cellular level, and the health risks associated with plastic exposure.
• Paige Garrity from fulFILLed Lifestyle Co. will share sustainable, plastic-free alternatives to help reduce our dependence on harmful plastics in everyday life.

Come grab a drink, connect with like-minded community members, and learn how small changes can make a big impact!

Registration is required. Please cancel your registration if you are no longer able to attend.

Light appetizers and beverages will be available. Please carpool or take public transit if possible!