
From Alice@skinh.orgOne of the most alluring attributes of New Hampshire ski areas is the beautiful environment in which they are located. Surrounded by beautiful mountains and lakes, it's logical that ski resorts want to be environmentally-friendly and encourage sustainable practices. Over the past several years many of New Hampshire's ski areas have begun to embrace and implement policies that will help to ensure these places are here for future generations to enjoy. How you can help the environment during your visit to a Ski NH resort!What ski areas are doing behind-the-scenesAs a guest at a NH ski resort, there are many ways you help ski areas protect and create a better environment for future skiers & snowboarders.The two easiest are: 1) turning off your vehicle's engine when you're in the drop zone, and 2) recycling what's left from your snacks and meals
ANTI-IDLING INITIATIVES
One of the most effective ways for ski areas to help combat the rise in greenhouse gases is to reduce the amount of time stationary engines and vehicles idle by encouraging guests to participate in anti-idling initiatives. So turn off your engine when you're dropping off family, friends and equipment in the ski area drop zone! If you idle for more than 10 seconds, you're wasting energy - plus idling is against the law in NH!
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