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!

Join Recycle Utah and Green Business Program member, Twisted Fern, on Earth Day, Tuesday, April 22 from 5 to 8 pm as we celebrate our beautiful Earth and the work we do together to protect it.

Our 2025 Earth Day Celebration will include food, drinks, and a silent auction featuring local businesses, all in support of Recycle Utah’s education program. This is a 21+ event.

Thank you to Twisted Fern for supporting Earth Day!

The Auction is now only in-person at the Earth Day Celebration. If there is something you really want, use the “Buy Now” option for it to be yours!

Join Recycle Utah for a trivia night at Park City Brewing on Tuesday, April 15th at 6:30pm. We have great prizes, so you better start studying all things recycling and sustainability!

Trivia is free to attend with food and drinks available for purchase. All members of your team must be present to be seated, so we recommend coming between 6:00-6:15 to ensure your team gets a table together.

Join Recycle Utah for a free recycling collection event in Coalville on March 8 from 10 am – 2 pm. Recycling will be collected in the Ledges Parking Lot at 202 Park Rd, Coalville, UT 84107.

We will be collecting the following materials:

• Cardboard
• Plastics
• Batteries
• Electronic Waste

Recycle your materials for free and learn about recycling resources in Summit County. Share your input about future recycling collaboration with Recycle Utah in Coalville.

This event is sponsored by the United States Department of Agriculture.

Join Recycle Utah and Summit Community Gardens EATS for a sustainability workshop on April 23rd at 4:00 pm. We will be answering questions and providing tips on how to start your own compost, what you can and cannot recycle, and how to reduce plastic in your life. This event is free for all ages.

This event will be held at the Park City Library (1255 Park Ave, Park City, UT 84060) in the Community Room.