Sustainability, Solitude, and Skiing with Jennifer Melton of Alta Environmental Center

In this episode we chat with Jennifer Melton of the Alta Environmental Center. Jennifer shares her journey from a childhood passion for sustainability to her role in leading environmental initiatives at Alta Ski Area in Utah.Growing up, Jennifer was known for her dedication to water conservation and recycling, laying the foundation for her lifelong commitment to sustainability. Her journey took her from working for a sustainability magazine during college to finding solace and inspiration while working at Snowbird Ski Resort.After joining the Alta Environmental Center five years ago, Jennifer had the opportunity to learn from visionary leaders who were spearheading sustainability efforts at Alta. Now, Jennifer's role as Program Director allows her to implement innovative sustainability practices, working closely with various departments to ensure Alta's operations align with its mission of environmental stewardship. If you've ever wondered how you can take a step towards sustainability, or simply create a deeper connection with nature, then this one's for you!Life in Motion is brought to you by Actual Outdoors. They help build beautiful brands that highlight the approachable and authentic parts of outdoor recreation. Said simply - they “keep it real”. Find them online at actualoutdoors.com or on Instagram at @actualoutdoors.Tweet us and let us know what you think of this episode! @illuminecollectFind more episodes at www.illuminecollect.com/blogs/life-in-motion-podcastSince 2017 Illumine has donated over $35,447 to outdoor nonprofits and shared over 195 stories on the Life in Motion Podcast.