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Frisco – Stump the Recycling Experts, May 31
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Breck – Stump the Recycling Experts, June 7
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The Water Connection Series: Recycle Right for Cleaner Water
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Silverthorne – Stump the Recycling Experts, June 25
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Frisco – Stump the Recycling Experts, June 28
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Breck – Stump the Recycling Experts, July 1
Ask Eartha
Check out our weekly blog as we dive deeper into climate, recycling, and sustainability topics.
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Ask Eartha: Can I recycle my ratty old clothes?
Dear Eartha, I have a bunch of clothing that isn’t in good enough shape to be donated but I don’t want to send it to the landfill. Are there options to recycle my ratty old clothes? It’s that time of year when we look at our closets and get motivated to do some clearing out. […]
Ask Eartha: Making Sense of Recycling in Summit County
Dear Eartha, I thought I was a great recycler, but I found out recently that I might be putting items in my recycling bin that don’t belong there. Why is recycling in Summit County so confusing? Recycling shouldn’t be so confusing. But it is, thanks to years of the plastic industry tricking us into thinking everything is recyclable. So let’s start […]
Ask Eartha: A Call for Energy Efficiency Professionals
Dear Eartha, I just had an energy assessment done, which got me really excited about completing energy efficiency projects for my home. But now I’m having trouble getting anyone scheduled to come to do the work. Why is it so hard to line up contractors for these types of projects? The demand for energy efficiency […]
Ask Eartha: The Benefits of Composting
Dear Eartha, I’ve been a patient High Country gardener and haven’t yet planted my vegetable garden, or my annuals. While I’m waiting, I’ve been thinking of adding compost to the beds. Is it really worth it, or is fertilizer enough? I applaud your self-control! Multiple weeks of 60 and 70-degree weather send many gardeners’ minds […]
Ask Eartha: Hard-to-Recycle Items
Dear Eartha, I was surprised to learn I could recycle my mattresses for free in Summit County. What other hard-to-recycle items around my home should I know about? It may be surprising to find out there are quite a few items around your home that shouldn’t be tossed into the trash. Some items can be […]
Ask Eartha: Energy and Happiness
Dear Eartha, I know that to fight climate change, we all need to use less gas and less energy. But do I have to give up my creature comforts? How can I find some balance? This is an important question to consider in the wake of yet more discouraging news from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate […]
Ask Eartha: Creating a Sustainable Workplace
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Ask Eartha: Learn about the conservation campaign Water ’22
Dear Eartha, as much as I’m ready to enjoy warmer weather and summer activities, I’m still hoping for spring snowstorms knowing our state needs all of the moisture it can get. How is Colorado’s water situation right now? We Coloradans are lucky. We are a headwater state, meaning our rivers start high in the Rocky […]
Ask Eartha: Celebrating Earth Day
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Ask Eartha: Energy Efficient Remodeling
Dear Eartha, I’m planning a home remodel this spring, and I want to make sure I’m considering energy efficiency, too. Do you have any advice to help my project be the best it can be? ‘Tis the season for home improvement projects! The warm months are a great time to plan and complete that work […]