Environment

Copper's recent environmental initiatives include a compost pilot program, solar power at the Transportation Center, running a vehicle on waste vegetable oil from our restaurants, and significant energy savings. Read Copper's 2009 Environmental Report. Click here to read the entire report and see ways you can get Involved in helping Copper protect the environment.

View Copper Mountain's Past Reports

2008 Environmental Report
2007 Environmental Report
2006 Environmental Report

Copper is proud to support the following organizations and campaigns.

• National Ski Area Association's Keep Winter Cool Campaign, which supports awareness and action on global warming.
• National Ski Areas Association's Sustainable Slopes Campaign, which advocates ski area environmental stewardship in many areas through an environmental charter that Copper supports.
• The Rocky Mountain Climate Organization is working to build a coalition of businesses and governments in the Rocky Mountain region who support taking action on climate change in our area.
• The U.S. Forest Service, especially the local White River Forest Ranger District, continues to be our strongest partner in our joint commitment to environmental excellence.
• The new High Country Conservation Center, formerly known as Summit Recycling Project, is a local Summit County organization supporting recycling, green building, renewable energy and energy efficiency.