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Ask Eartha
Check out our weekly blog as we dive deeper into climate, recycling, and sustainability topics.
Ask Eartha: What is the environmental impact of Thanksgiving?
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 […]
Ask Eartha: How do I create less trash this holiday season?
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 […]
Ask Eartha: Was this fall warmer than normal?
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. […]
Ask Eartha: How can I make my banking more sustainable?
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 […]
Ask Eartha: How can I get my garden ready for winter?
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 […]
Ask Eartha: Can I compost my Halloween pumpkins?
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 […]
Ask Eartha: Which plastics can I recycle?
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 […]
Ask Eartha: Electric Vehicles vs. Hybrid Vehicles
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 […]
Ask Eartha: How do I recycle cereal boxes?
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 […]
Ask Eartha: What are professional sports doing for sustainability?
Dear Eartha, with football season kicking off this month, I am wondering what sustainable practices are taking place in the world of professional sports?The sports industry is no question a pillar of our nation’s entertainment and economy. Between four major sports (football, basketball, baseball and hockey), over $40 billion dollars are generated annually. The large […]
Ask Eartha: How can we stay safe during heat waves?
Dear Eartha, it felt like every day this summer I heard about another heat wave or record-breaking temperatures. As summer temperatures rise, how do we keep our community cool and safe? This summer has indeed been one for the history books, with July 2024 coming in as the hottest month ever recorded globally. And Colorado was […]
