Most ski areas have been going green over the past few years. Resorts are using wind power to run the ski lifts. The problem is that skis that are not bought up or handed down become a part of the waste stream, which is the case in Summit County, CO. The ski industry is trying to go green and make its ski equipment easier to recycle.
Ski equipment can be re-used for materials such as flooring, but the problem is that there are so many layers and materials on skis and snowboards that it is difficult to separate the parts. One possibility is bringing old skis to shredding facilities and adding an environmental fee to the price of skis and boots to help with the cost.
The main challenge is that most ski equipment is made in China, which makes it hard to regulate environmental performance standards. Snowsports Industries of America has partnered with the natural Resources Defense Council to help set measurable goals for retailers.
To find out how you can recycle your skis visit recycling database-world.org
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