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- High Country Conservation
- 05 Mar
- Ask Eartha
Sustainable Closet
Dear Eartha, I am cleaning out my closet for a wardrobe refresh and want to make more conscious choices moving forward. What do you recommend? A closet clean-out can feel […]
- High Country Conservation
- 05 Mar
- Ask Eartha
Restaurant Composting
Dear Eartha, I collect my food scraps at home but the restaurant I work for doesn’t. I’d like to help them start composting food waste. What should I do?High five […]
- High Country Conservation
- 05 Mar
- Ask Eartha
Mountain Energy Project Explained
Dear Eartha, What is the Mountain Energy Project and how does it impact me?If you’re a regular reader of the Summit Daily News, you might have seen the Mountain Energy […]
- High Country Conservation
- 29 Jan
- Ask Eartha
Colorado River Status
Dear Eartha,It’s January, and most ski resorts around me only have around 50% of terrain open. Where is all of the snow, and what does this mean for summer water […]
- High Country Conservation
- 29 Jan
- Ask Eartha
Food Waste
Dear Eartha, I saw so much food wasted during the holidays. My New Year’s resolution is to throw away less food and support restaurants doing the same. Any tips for […]
- High Country Conservation
- 17 Dec
- Uncategorized
Laundry Swaps
Dear Eartha, I adopted some of your tips for making sustainable swaps, and now I’m feeling pretty eco-minded in the kitchen and bathroom. I’m ready to tackle another space. What […]
- High Country Conservation
- 05 Dec
- Ask Eartha
Christmas Lights
Dear Eartha, I love holiday lights, but I’m trying to be more mindful about my household’s energy use. Is there a way to celebrate with plenty of sparkle while still […]
- High Country Conservation
- 05 Dec
- Ask Eartha
What is the Summit County Resource Allocation Park?
Dear Eartha, Can someone please explain to me the difference between the landfill and “the SCRAP”? I’ve heard both terms used to describe the same place, but aren’t they different? I can understand your confusion as these words are […]
- High Country Conservation
- 03 Dec
- Ask Eartha
Water in the West Recap
Dear Eartha, I really wanted to attend the water conservation talks this summer, but I was too busy soaking up the long days! How can I get caught up on what I missed? Don’t fret! I attended each Water in […]
- High Country Conservation
- 02 Dec
- Ask Eartha
Climate of Hope
Dear Eartha, It seems like a lot of progress on climate change has been undone this year. Are we going backwards on environmental action?It’s a fair question. This year saw an […]
- High Country Conservation
- 02 Dec
- Ask Eartha
How can I make this spooky season more sustainable?
Dear Eartha, Halloween is my favorite holiday, but I can’t help wondering how all those costumes, decorations, and (let’s be honest) mushy pumpkins add up in the waste department. What’s the best way to celebrate spooky season without […]


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