Dear Eartha, I’m on the board for my homeowners association, and we’re trying to figure out the new recycling rules in Frisco. Right now, the shared waste enclosure for our building barely fits the trash dumpster. How are we supposed to make room for recycling, too? I hear you! Space is at a premium here […]
Dear Eartha, Is it hotter than usual, or is it just me? It’s hot. As my colleagues and I sweated in a steamy office this week, I began to wonder if local temperatures were breaking any records. Then the Summit Daily News confirmed my suspicions — with highs pushing the mid-80s last week, we were darn close. […]
Here in Summit County, the High Country Conservation Center helps residents improve their recycling with on-the-ground education. Maybe you saw Christy Turner, the center’s recycling specialist, at one of the recycling centers, explaining what can and can’t be recycled in those massive containers. Or, maybe you received an “oops tag” on your recycling bin, identifying […]
Dear Eartha, My energy bills have fluctuated a lot over the last few years. How can we combat this trend? As America celebrated its birth as an independent nation last week, the climate nut in me couldn’t help but think about energy independence and its role in our pursuit of a sustainable and resilient future. […]
Dear Eartha, I love the Fourth of July but hate all the waste. How can we celebrate our Independence Day in a sustainable and eco-friendly way while still having a blast? As we gear up to celebrate the Fourth of July, it’s important to remember that we can honor our country’s values by making environmentally […]
These grants are designed to help local entities and government agencies prevent and reduce waste. Recieve up to $70k to make your waste diversion projects a reality!
