Dear Eartha, I camp – a lot – and I could certainly be better about what happens with my waste. Do you have any suggestions on how to make my camping excursions more environmentally friendly? Dispersed camping is free and popular in Summit County. Because of our rich mining history, the dozens of dirt roads that […]
Dear Eartha, Megadrought in the West headlines are all over my newsfeed. Can you break it down for me? As I sit here and read the same headlines about drought in the West, I am literally and figuratively sweating. Summer temperatures are already breaking records here in Colorado and while the headlines might be starting […]
Dear Eartha, My goal this year is to reduce my carbon footprint by driving less, but it’s not always easy. What tips do you have? The level of convenience that cars provide can deter us from considering other transportation options. If you have access to a personal vehicle your brain is probably on auto-pilot to […]
Dear Eartha, I recently bought compost from SCRAP for my flower beds. Is it safe to put in my herb garden, too? What’s the environmental benefit of using this instead of commercially bought compost? Double kudos to you – first for giving your flowers an added boost, and second for going local. The High Country Compost […]
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