Tom Wood Subaru promotes recycling —In a new partnership with TerraCycle, Tom Wood Subaru, 3300 E. 96th St. in Carmel, is taking part in a new initiative encouraging recycling of three specific types of waste at the dealership. The items include disposable cups, lids and straws; candy and snack wrappers; and coffee and creamer capsules. The Subaru Loves the Earth program turns the recycled product into items like park benches, picnic tables and playground equipment. Tom Wood Subaru will buy back the items created and then donate them to a local school or other community area. For more, visit terracycle.com/subaru.  

WinterFest 'the biggest live music event' the resort has hosted By Kalene McCort Staff Writer POSTED:   03/21/2019 10:24:47 PM MDT | UPDATED:   ABOUT 10 HOURS AGO   Subaru Winterfest is making a tour stop at Eldora today through Sunday, with plenty of swag, music and festival fun in tow.   After a two-month, nine-mountain stop across the United States, the free music festival tour makes its final stop in Boulder County this weekend.   The weekend event, orchestrated in part by ski resort operating company Powdr, will bring live music, outdoor gear demos and eats from a diverse array of vendors. This will be WinterFest's second year stopping at Eldora and the eco-conscious event aims to attract snowboarders, skiers, music fans and winter enthusiasts looking to hit the mountain, catch some tunes and peruse the latest in adventure swag.   "This year's Subaru WinterFest is the biggest live music event that Eldora has ever hosted," said Sam Bass, marketing director at Eldora, "and the lineup fits so well with Eldora's low-key, rootsy vibe. Above all, we're looking forward to showcasing Eldora as an awesome music venue in addition to being Boulder County's backyard ski area. It's always been the easiest place for skiers and riders from the northern Front Range to do what they love and now it's on the map as a fantastic spot to see music in Colorado's great outdoors.”   California country rockers Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real, Montana bluegrass band The Lil Smokies and Colorado's Trout Steak Revival fill out the music lineup throughout the weekend.

"I'm ready to play outside — sun or snow," said Travis McNamara, banjoist and singer of Denver-based bluegrass band Trout Steak Revival. The band takes the stage at 2:30 p.m. today "It is one of the few things unique to our genre — it's outdoors music."   Performing at Subaru WinterFest is a special thrill for Trout Steak Revival, not only because the venue is practically in the band's backyard, but because of the musicians' ties to the automotive sponsor.   "Three of the five band members drive Subarus," said McNamara. "We are a walking cliché. And yes, we did our first tour to the Midwest many moons ago in two cars, one of which was a Subaru Outback and housed a 90-pound golden retriever named Luna, who would breathe on you for the whole trip."   "Since the show is so close to home, we will all be going back home to sleep in our own beds," added Bevin Foley, fiddler and vocalist for Trout Steak Revival. "We leave next week for a Midwest tour and recharging at home is always something to take advantage of when we can."   In addition to the live music performances courtesy of electronics giant Harman Kardon, SiriusXM Radio will be playing the latest from emerging artists and DJs at various hangout zones throughout the resort. Guests can win with daily drawings featuring $3,000 in prizes — and they can also kick back in one of the numerous hammocks dotted throughout the property.   "I have played a few shows at Timbers [Tap Room and Coffee in Eldora] and it's great to be up in that neck of the woods," said Foley. "I have spent a lot of time in that area of the world. I used to work at Blue Owl Books in Nederland and lived in Ward for a little while, so it is great to get up to Eldora and see some really close friends."   Cars, swag and sustainability   While no test driving will be allowed, attendees can check out the latest Subaru models, including the 2019 Forester Sport and the three-row Subaru Ascent. The Ascent, the largest Subaru yet, features flexible seating for up to eight passengers and all-wheel drive. Subaru owners can take advantage of VIP parking for easy access to the lift and lodge. And locally, in celebration of WinterFest, Boulder's Flatirons Subaru is offering a limited amount of two free Eldora lift tickets to those who visit the retailer at 5995 Arapahoe Ave., for a test drive.   The festival will feature cups of joe from Portland's Stumptown Coffee and gourmet s'mores — courtesy of Boulder's Chocolove and California's Smashmallow — around Solo Stove fire pits. There will also be a chance for people to test out the latest gear from Nordica, Lib Tech, Thule, Klean Kanteen.   "It's an honor and a privilege to get to play music for a living, so we try to bring our positivity and connect with the crowd at every show," said McNamara. "We've also been recording a new album, due out this fall, so we'll be mixing in some new material. Should be fun."   This year's festival puts its emphasis on green living, with demos from nonprofit Leave No Trace — a company that has origins (and an office) in Boulder. Leave No Trace is celebrating its 25th anniversary and will have a booth set up Saturday and Sunday that will feature interactive games and trivia, Bass said.   "[They] will be providing information about how people can enjoy the outdoors responsibly," said Bass, "whether that's attending an outdoor festival, backpacking, enjoying winter sports, river rafting — you name it."   Klean Kanteen will be giving away stainless steel drinking vessels for the duration of the weekend and TerraCycle will provide the recycling stations.   "We're in the business of delivering memorable experiences in beautiful places and that's why all of us who work at Eldora ended up here," said Bass. "We love seeing smiles on the faces of our guests and knowing that we're helping them spend meaningful time with their loved ones, outdoors, in an amazing local place like Eldora."   Kalene McCort: 303-473-1107, kmccort@prairiemountainmedia.com  

WinterFest 'the biggest live music event' the resort has hosted By Kalene McCort   Staff Writer POSTED:   03/21/2019 10:24:47 PM MDT | UPDATED:   ABOUT 10 HOURS AGO     Subaru Winterfest is making a tour stop at Eldora today through Sunday, with plenty of swag, music and festival fun in tow.   After a two-month, nine-mountain stop across the United States, the free music festival tour makes its final stop in Boulder County this weekend.   The weekend event, orchestrated in part by ski resort operating company Powdr, will bring live music, outdoor gear demos and eats from a diverse array of vendors. This will be WinterFest's second year stopping at Eldora and the eco-conscious event aims to attract snowboarders, skiers, music fans and winter enthusiasts looking to hit the mountain, catch some tunes and peruse the latest in adventure swag.   "This year's Subaru WinterFest is the biggest live music event that Eldora has ever hosted," said Sam Bass, marketing director at Eldora, "and the lineup fits so well with Eldora's low-key, rootsy vibe. Above all, we're looking forward to showcasing Eldora as an awesome music venue in addition to being Boulder County's backyard ski area. It's always been the easiest place for skiers and riders from the northern Front Range to do what they love and now it's on the map as a fantastic spot to see music in Colorado's great outdoors.”     California country rockers Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real, Montana bluegrass band The Lil Smokies and Colorado's Trout Steak Revival fill out the music lineup throughout the weekend.

"I'm ready to play outside — sun or snow," said Travis McNamara, banjoist and singer of Denver-based bluegrass band Trout Steak Revival. The band takes the stage at 2:30 p.m. today "It is one of the few things unique to our genre — it's outdoors music."   Performing at Subaru WinterFest is a special thrill for Trout Steak Revival, not only because the venue is practically in the band's backyard, but because of the musicians' ties to the automotive sponsor.   "Three of the five band members drive Subarus," said McNamara. "We are a walking cliché. And yes, we did our first tour to the Midwest many moons ago in two cars, one of which was a Subaru Outback and housed a 90-pound golden retriever named Luna, who would breathe on you for the whole trip."   "Since the show is so close to home, we will all be going back home to sleep in our own beds," added Bevin Foley, fiddler and vocalist for Trout Steak Revival. "We leave next week for a Midwest tour and recharging at home is always something to take advantage of when we can."   In addition to the live music performances courtesy of electronics giant Harman Kardon, SiriusXM Radio will be playing the latest from emerging artists and DJs at various hangout zones throughout the resort. Guests can win with daily drawings featuring $3,000 in prizes — and they can also kick back in one of the numerous hammocks dotted throughout the property.   "I have played a few shows at Timbers [Tap Room and Coffee in Eldora] and it's great to be up in that neck of the woods," said Foley. "I have spent a lot of time in that area of the world. I used to work at Blue Owl Books in Nederland and lived in Ward for a little while, so it is great to get up to Eldora and see some really close friends."   Cars, swag and sustainability   While no test driving will be allowed, attendees can check out the latest Subaru models, including the 2019 Forester Sport and the three-row Subaru Ascent. The Ascent, the largest Subaru yet, features flexible seating for up to eight passengers and all-wheel drive. Subaru owners can take advantage of VIP parking for easy access to the lift and lodge. And locally, in celebration of WinterFest, Boulder's Flatirons Subaru is offering a limited amount of two free Eldora lift tickets to those who visit the retailer at 5995 Arapahoe Ave., for a test drive.   The festival will feature cups of joe from Portland's Stumptown Coffee and gourmet s'mores — courtesy of Boulder's Chocolove and California's Smashmallow — around Solo Stove fire pits. There will also be a chance for people to test out the latest gear from Nordica, Lib Tech, Thule, Klean Kanteen.   "It's an honor and a privilege to get to play music for a living, so we try to bring our positivity and connect with the crowd at every show," said McNamara. "We've also been recording a new album, due out this fall, so we'll be mixing in some new material. Should be fun."   This year's festival puts its emphasis on green living, with demos from nonprofit Leave No Trace — a company that has origins (and an office) in Boulder. Leave No Trace is celebrating its 25th anniversary and will have a booth set up Saturday and Sunday that will feature interactive games and trivia, Bass said.   "[They] will be providing information about how people can enjoy the outdoors responsibly," said Bass, "whether that's attending an outdoor festival, backpacking, enjoying winter sports, river rafting — you name it."   Klean Kanteen will be giving away stainless steel drinking vessels for the duration of the weekend and TerraCycle will provide the recycling stations.   "We're in the business of delivering memorable experiences in beautiful places and that's why all of us who work at Eldora ended up here," said Bass. "We love seeing smiles on the faces of our guests and knowing that we're helping them spend meaningful time with their loved ones, outdoors, in an amazing local place like Eldora."

Subaru of America announced that it has recycled one million pieces of waste through the automaker's ongoing Subaru Loves the Earth recycling program, created in partnership with TerraCycle. "This milestone means a lot to us at Subaru because it reinforces our belief that loving the environment means more than loving the great outdoors," said Alan Bethke, senior vice president of marketing for Subaru of America, in a statement. "Through our partnership with TerraCycle, in less than a year, more than 540 participating Subaru retailers located across the country have recycled more than one million pieces of waste. This partnership allows Subaru owners and the communities that our retailers serve to actively participate in preserving the environment and making the world a better place." Utilizing TerraCycle's Zero Waste Box platform, participating Subaru retailers encouraged customers, employees and community partners to recycle waste streams that are commonly thought of as hard-to-recycle,including snack wrappers, disposable cups and lids, and coffee, tea and creamer capsules. In addition, Subaru emboldened customers to enhance their own commitment to sustainability by collecting these waste streams at their home or office and bringing them into a local participating Subaru retailer. The collected waste is then turned into useful, high-quality recycled products, like park benches, picnic tables and playground materials and donated to Subaru community partners. Subaru retailers also can view and order products made from the recycled materials through an exclusive Subaru product line, produced in conjunction with TerraCycle. "At TerraCycle, we are committed to ensuring that waste continues to be diverted away from landfills and local communities," said Tom Szaky, TerraCycle CEO and a 2019 Waste360 40 Under 40 Awards recipient, in a statement. "Subaru not only shares that commitment but has taken it to the next level by spearheading a program that collects and recycles waste that they don't manufacture. Subaru is a model for other companies that want to give back and preserve the environment." The partnership with TerraCycle's Zero Waste Box program is part of the larger Subaru Loves the Earth initiative, which is dedicated to preserving the environment. The automaker's commitment to preservation is one part of the Subaru Love Promise.

Meanwhile, Subaru of America, Inc. announced this week that its dealerships across the US have recycled one million pieces of waste through the ongoing Subaru Loves the Earth recycling program, created in partnership with TerraCycle, a leader in the collection and repurposing of complex waste streams.   "This milestone means a lot to us at Subaru because it reinforces our belief that loving the environment means more than loving the great outdoors," said Alan Bethke, SVP of Marketing at Subaru of America, Inc. "Through our partnership with TerraCycle, in less than a year, more than 540 participating Subaru retailers located across the country have recycled more than one million pieces of waste. This partnership allows Subaru owners and the communities that our retailers serve to actively participate in preserving the environment and making the world a better place."   Utilizing TerraCycle's Zero Waste Box™ platform, participating Subaru retailers encourage customers, employees and community partners to recycle waste streams that are commonly thought of as hard-to-recycle, including snack wrappers; disposable cups and lids; and coffee, tea and creamer capsules. In addition, Subaru encouraged customers to also collect these waste streams at their home or office and bringing them into a local participating Subaru retailer.   The collected waste is then turned into useful, recycled products such as park benches, picnic tables, and playground materials, and donated to Subaru community partners. Subaru retailers can also view, and order products made from the recycled materials through an exclusive Subaru product-line, produced in conjunction with TerraCycle.   "At TerraCycle, we are committed to ensuring that waste continues to be diverted away from landfills and local communities," said CEO Tom Szaky. "Subaru not only shares that commitment but has taken it to the next level by spearheading a program that collects and recycles waste that they don't manufacture. Subaru is a model for other companies that want to give back and preserve the environment."   The partnership with TerraCycle's Zero Waste Box™ program is part of the larger Subaru Loves the Earth initiative, which is dedicated to preserving the environment. The automaker's commitment to preservation is one part of the Subaru Love Promise.  

Subaru of America, Inc. announced today the return of Subaru WinterFest, the automaker's highly anticipated, multi-city mountain destination and lifestyle tour offering one-of-a-kind experiences for winter warriors across the country. Featuring weekend takeovers at nine of the nation's top winter resorts, the 2019 Subaru WinterFest tour combines music, adventure, food & beverage, pets and the environment to create a truly unique experience that speaks to the passion points of outdoor enthusiasts and Subaru owners alike. The automaker will implement additional green event practices this year including expanded recycling collection with TerraCycle® and waste reduction education with Leave No Trace. In partnership with POWDR, one of the last family-owned adventure lifestyle companies with multiple mountain resort destinations, each stop on the Subaru WinterFest tour will include live music sponsored by Harman Kardon® from national touring indie/bluegrass/Americana/folk bands such as The Lil Smokies, Lukas Nelson & Promise of The Real, G Love & Special Sauce, and Langhorne Slim & The Law, as well as music from emerging artists and DJs provided by SiriusXM® radio. Visitors are encouraged to demo the latest gear from top brands such as Nordica, Lib Tech, Thule, Shred and other partners offering daily giveaways at on-site tiny house inspired event trailers complete with rooftop and front decks. Mountain-goers are invited to play lawn games, relax in hammocks, or warm up at upgraded hangout zones with fire pits by Solo Stove while enjoying winter comforts from Stumptown Coffee Roasters, SMASHMALLOW, Chocolove and KIND Bar. Through dynamic programming executed by POWDR's experiential marketing team, weekend guests are encouraged to engage with experts and like-minded adventure seekers - making time off the slopes just as exciting as on them. 'Adventure and outdoor exploration is engrained in the DNA of the Subaru brand and our owners, so we are thrilled to kick-off Subaru WinterFest for the 2019 season,' said Alan Bethke, Senior Vice President of Marketing, Subaru of America Inc. 'Year after year, we are delighted by the growing enthusiasm each stop of the tour receives, and we are excited to integrate new elements of our Subaru Love Promise this year, in addition to the many activities attendees have come to love and look forward to.' Subaru Loves Pets Dogs and their people are welcome at Subaru WinterFest, where they'll find games, guided training sessions, photo ops, and giveaways at Super Chewer Outpost by BARK. These basecamps for dog adventures are built at select stops on the tour (Copper, Sierra-at-Tahoe, Boreal, and Mt. Bachelor) in partnership with BARK, the makers of BarkBox. In collaboration with longtime partner the National Ski Patrol (NSP), Subaru will continue to put a spotlight on outdoor safety by celebrating the mountain communities' canine heroes. During WinterFest events this season, for every Subaru information form received, Subaru will donate $1 to the Subaru National Ski Patrol Avalanche Rescue Dog Scholarship Fund, created in unison with NSP to send five avalanche rescue K-9 teams of dogs and their handlers to the biannual Wasatch Backcountry Rescue'sInternational Dog School. Subaru Loves the Earth New for 2019, Subaru is working alongside TerraCycle to collect recyclable waste generated during Subaru WinterFest and Leave No Trace to educate consumers on zero landfill practices. In partnership with Klean Kanteen, Subaru event teams will also provide attendees with reusable bottles and mugs (while supplies last), as opposed to single-use cups, throughout each weekend. Subaru vehicles, such as the all-new, 2019 Subaru Ascent SUV and Forester Sport, will be on-site for consumers to experience at every stop of the tour. In addition, Subaru owners will enjoy perks such as VIP parking for easy access to the lift and lodge, as well as premium gifts while supplies last. 2019 Tour Dates A full schedule for Subaru WinterFest 2019, including featured musician/band(s) and Super Chewer Outpost by BARK locations can be found below:

Dates	Resort Location	Musician/Band(s)	Super Chewer Outpost by BARK
January 12-13	Snowshoe Mountain, WV	The Lil Smokies (1/12)	No
January 19-20	Jack Frost Big Boulder, PA	The Lil Smokies (1/19)	No
January 26-27	Boyne Mountain Resort, MI	The Lil Smokies (1/26)	No
February 15-17	Copper Mountain Resort, CO	Lukas Nelson & The Promise of the Real (2/16) Langhorne Slim & The Law and Kind Hearted Strangers (2/17)	Yes
February 22-24	Snowbird, UT	G. Love & Special Sauce (2/23)	No
March 2-3	Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort, CA	The Lil Smokies (3/2)	Yes
March 8-10	Boreal Mountain Resort, CA	The Lil Smokies (3/9)	Yes
March 15-17	Mt. Bachelor, OR	G. Love & Special Sauce, Langhorne Slim & The Law (3/16), and Lil Smokies (3/15)	Yes
March 22-24	Eldora Mountain Resort, CO	Lukas Nelson & The Promise of the Real (3/23) and the Lil Smokies (3/24)	No

For more information on a Subaru WinterFest stop near you, please visit:www.subaru.com/winterfestand follow #SubaruWinterFest. About Subaru of America, Inc. Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Subaru Corporation of Japan. Headquartered at a zero-landfill office in Camden, N.J., the company markets and distributes Subaru vehicles, parts and accessories through a network of more than 630 retailers across the United States. All Subaru products are manufactured in zero-landfill production plants and Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc. is the only U.S. automobile production plant to be designated a backyard wildlife habitat by the National Wildlife Federation. SOA is guided by the Subaru Love Promise, which is the company's vision to show love and respect to everyone, and to support its communities and customers nationwide. Over the past 20 years, SOA has donated more than $120 million to causes the Subaru family cares about, and its employees have logged more than 40,000 volunteer hours. As a company, Subaru believes it is important to do its part in making a positive impact in the world because it is the right thing to do. For additional information visit media.subaru.com. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

(December 19, 2018) Subaru of America has announced the return of Subaru WinterFest, the automaker’s multi-city mountain destination and lifestyle tour offering one-of-a-kind experiences for winter warriors across the country. Featuring weekend takeovers at nine of the nation’s top winter resorts, the 2019 Subaru WinterFest tour combines music, adventure, food and beverage, pets and the environment to create a unique experience that speaks to the passion points of outdoor enthusiasts and Subaru owners alike. The automaker will implement additional green event practices this year including expanded recycling collection with TerraCycle and waste reduction education with Leave No Trace. In partnership with POWDR, one of the last family-owned adventure lifestyle companies with multiple mountain resort destinations, each stop on the Subaru WinterFest tour will include live music sponsored by Harman Kardon from national touring indie/bluegrass/Americana/folk bands such as The Lil Smokies, Lukas Nelson & Promise of The Real, G Love & Special Sauce, and Langhorne Slim & The Law, as well as music from emerging artists and DJs provided by SiriusXM radio. Visitors are encouraged to demo the latest gear from top brands such as Nordica, Lib Tech, Thule, Shred and other partners offering daily giveaways at on-site tiny house inspired event trailers complete with rooftop and front decks. Mountain-goers are invited to play lawn games, relax in hammocks, or warm up at upgraded hangout zones with fire pits by Solo Stove while enjoying winter comforts from Stumptown Coffee Roasters, SMASHMALLOW, Chocolove and KIND Bar. Through dynamic programming executed by POWDR’s experiential marketing team, weekend guests are encouraged to engage with experts and like-minded adventure seekers – making time off the slopes just as exciting as on them. “Adventure and outdoor exploration is engrained in the DNA of the Subaru brand and our owners, so we are thrilled to kick-off Subaru WinterFest for the 2019 season,” said Alan Bethke, senior vice president of Marketing. “Year after year, we are delighted by the growing enthusiasm each stop of the tour receives, and we are excited to integrate new elements of our Subaru Love Promise this year, in addition to the many activities attendees have come to love and look forward to.” For more information on a Subaru WinterFest stop near you click here.

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Q: What is Subaru's new recycling program?...A: Hudiburg Subaru in Oklahoma City is accepting "hard-to-recycle" items such as snack/candy wrappers, disposable cups/lids and coffee/tea/creamer pods to be transformed by our partner, TerraCycle, into useful items like park benches, playground equipment and more. The items created from the recycled materials then will be donated to community partners connected to the more than 540 Subaru retailers participating in the initiative.