Dear Eartha, I use Chat GPT a lot at work, but I hear that data centers use a lot of energy. What’s the environmental impact of AI? If you have been paying attention to the news the last few years, chances are you have probably heard about Artificial Intelligence (AI). While AI gets a lot of media […]
Dear Eartha, as the holidays roll in, it’s clear we’re dealing with a bunch of waste from gifts, decorations, and food. Any ideas on how I can waste less this holiday season?‘Tis the season to sprinkle joy and eco-magic into your celebrations! Amidst the parties and presents, let’s be mindful of the increased waste during […]
Dear Eartha, I love Thanksgiving – the food, time spent with loved ones and the tradition of gathering around the table. But as I stood in the grocery store aisle, staring at a mountain of turkeys, I started wondering about the environmental toll of this holiday. What is the impact of a Thanksgiving dinner, and […]
Dear Eartha, nothing makes me happier than gathering with family and friends over the holiday season. But the trash created during the party really bums me out. How can we celebrate without trashing the planet?Ah yes, the holidays are here, and I can’t wait to gather with loved ones around the table to share some […]
Dear Eartha, were October’s warm temperatures a fluke or a sign of climate change?It was so warm in October that I started tracking daily temperatures in a spreadsheet. Day after day, the forecasted high was several degrees above average. I basked in the lingering sunshine and t-shirt weather, delighting in the extra dose of summertime. […]
Dear Eartha, I heard that where I bank can have an impact on climate change. How can I make sure my money isn’t hurting the planet? When people think of their carbon footprints, money likely isn’t one of the first things to come to mind. But just like your daily commute, your diet, or the energy […]
Dear Eartha, with leaves on the ground and snow in the forecast, I need to get my yard ready for winter before it’s too late. What should I keep in mind when prepping my space to comfortably lay dormant during the winter?Now that September’s golden leaves have become wintry brown, it’s time to think about […]
Dear Eartha, I left my Halloween pumpkin outside overnight, and now it’s turned into a gross, rotting mess – not the spooky vibe I was going for! I already compost my food scraps, but can I toss my pumpkin in the compost, too?Ah, yes, the true horrors of spooky season—decaying pumpkins. While we love a […]
Dear Eartha, I just started recycling this year. I thought plastic was recyclable but I got a note on my bin this summer saying that plastic cups and berry containers are trash. What’s the deal? From the moment we open our eyes until the time we turn in each evening, we’re faced with plastic in […]
Dear Eartha, I’m thinking about getting a more environmentally friendly vehicle that works with my Summit County lifestyle. I’m torn between a plug-in hybrid and a fully electric vehicle. What are the benefits of each? Living in the mountains adds a unique twist to choosing any vehicle. With winding roads, snowy winters, and trips through […]
Dear Eartha, I try really hard to stay up to date with the local recycling rules, but I am never quite sure what to do with my cereal boxes. Are they considered paper or carboard? I can see where the cereal box can lead to some second guessing. It’s thicker than most paper, but not […]
