Dear Eartha, I love recycling my food scraps because it saves me space in my trash can and I feel good shrinking my environmental impact. I have noticed recently though, that trash is starting to get dumped into the food scrap bins. It’s so discouraging. Is there anything we can do?Even if you’re a kitchen […]
Dear Eartha, Gas prices are making me cringe. I’ve heard that electric cars can be cheaper to drive than my gas-guzzler – is that true? I’m cringing, too. Right now, the average price for a gallon of gas in the U.S. is $3.18. But in Summit County, it’s $3.89, meaning it costs over $50 to fill […]
Dear Eartha, I was gifted some reusable produce bags, which are great for grocery shopping. But when I put my veggies in the fridge, none of it stays fresh. I like the idea of using less plastic, but it’s not working for me. Any tips? Reusable produce bags are an increasingly popular way to reduce plastic […]
Dear Eartha, recent news about climate change has got me thinking about my role as a parent and how to teach my kids about environmental stewardship. How can Summit County youth learn more about climate change without being totally overwhelmed? As a parent, it can be daunting to hear alarming news about the unexpected pace of […]
