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Ask Eartha: It’s time for spring cleaning, so what do I do with all of these skis and snowboards?

Dear Eartha, it’s time for spring cleaning. I’m inundated with old skis and snowboards. Can I donate these? What are my options? Spring has officially arrived, and, if you’re like me, you’ve got the itch to jumpstart your spring-cleaning projects and declutter your gear while transitioning to the new season. Funny enough, questions about donating […]

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Dear Eartha, I’ve been looking for ways to bring my electricity bill down, and I keep hearing that my heat tape could be part of the problem. I’m tempted to turn it off, but isn’t heat tape necessary? You don’t have to look very far in Summit County to spot one of two things: a […]

Ask Eartha: Party for the Planet sold out before I could get tickets. Who won the Green Scene Awards this year?

Dear Eartha, Party for the Planet sold out before I could get tickets. Who won the Green Scene Awards this year? While I’m sad to hear that you (and so many others) missed out on the 34th annual Party for the Planet, I was thrilled to see an outpouring of community support for the environment. The […]

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Dear Eartha, I want to become more environmentally responsible, but making major life changes feels overwhelming. How can a busy person get more involved without adding additional stress to their life? I get it – life can be pretty darn stressful, and the thought of adding more to your to-do list can be daunting. Thankfully there are […]

Ask Eartha: ‘I know I should recycle used batteries but it seems like extra work. Does it matter if I throw them in the trash?’

Dear Eartha, I know I should recycle used batteries but it seems like extra work. Does it matter if I throw them in the trash? Batteries power an abundance of our daily lives, from television remotes to mobile devices. Most contain a number of chemicals and no matter the type — car battery, cell phone […]

Ask Eartha: ‘I keep seeing solar panels pop up on all my neighbors’ roofs. How do I figure out if solar is a good option for my home?’

Dear Eartha, I keep seeing solar panels pop up on all my neighbors’ roofs. How do I figure out if solar is a good option for my home? Seems like you got some smart neighbors! Solar panels capture energy from the sun and convert it into clean, green electricity. This is a benefit to the planet […]

Ask Eartha: ‘Why is my utility bill so high?’ Plus ways to save.

Dear Eartha, my monthly utility bills have gone through the roof the past few months. I’m not doing anything dramatically different, so why are my bills so much higher? Is there anything I can do to bring that cost down? I’ve been hearing this question A LOT lately. Chilly weather and a near doubling in […]

Ask Eartha: ‘Aren’t we all just doomed anyway?’ No, but it’s easy to fall for doomscrolling.

Dear Eartha, headlines about the declining Colorado River, and extreme weather being a ‘new normal’ makes me wonder what difference it actually makes to change our lifestyles. Aren’t we all just doomed anyway? Believe me, it’s easy to feel helpless and unmoored when contemplating a future with less water and a growing number of billion-dollar weather […]

Ask Eartha: Take care of your gear and it will take care of you (and the planet)

Dear Eartha, I love skiing and get outside almost every day during the winter. With that much shredding, I am noticing a lot of wear and tear on my skis and gear. I know it’s not great for the environment to replace equipment every year, and not only that, it can get expensive. How can I […]

Ask Eartha: Keep holiday waste out of the landfill

Dear Eartha, I’m ready to take my holiday decorations down and don’t want to sacrifice a ski day in the process. What options do I have to easily recycle some of these items? New Year’s resolutions are coming in hotter than our warming climate, so now is the perfect time to add a last-minute resolution […]

Ask Eartha: Santa’s carbon footprint

Dear Eartha, Santa flies around the world in one night – wouldn’t that generate a pretty big carbon footprint? Just like Buddy the elf says, the best way to spread Christmas cheer is … talking about climate change! I might have taken a few liberties with that quote, but I promise I’m not about to […]

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