Dear Eartha, I heard China is no longer accepting a lot of America’s recycling, so it is piling up and being sent to landfills instead. What can we do about this? Thanks for your question, Anne. We all want our recyclables to be repurposed and reused. If you’ve ever approached a recycling bin with an […]
Dear Eartha, I’ve heard multiple “green energy” terms tossed around recently. What’s the difference between clean energy and renewable energy, and what are the benefits? – Martha, Dillon Thanks for your question, Martha. While the terms “clean energy” and “renewable energy” are often interchangeable, they don’t necessarily mean the same thing all of the time. […]
Dear Eartha, It’s been a hot and dry start to summer. Why aren’t we hearing about local water-use restrictions? — Miranda, Silverthorne Miranda, thank you for your question! As I sit and write to you, there’s a brief pause in the steady rain that’s fallen for the last several hours. Even though it’s keeping me […]
Dear Eartha, I’m throwing a few parties this summer and I would like to make them as green as possible. Do you have any ideas on how I can reduce my environmental impact while still throwing a great party? Summer is party season — the warmer weather lures us to linger outside with cold brews […]
Hey Eartha, I saw a lot of people in green shirts at the Frisco BBQ and they were helping people recycle. They said they were striving for “zero waste.” What does that mean? —Dorothy from Blue River Hi Dorothy, I hope you enjoyed some scrumptious BBQ and I am so glad you noticed the zero […]
