Dear Eartha, How can I stay up-to-date on our local fire restrictions and be more proactive in the health of our forests? – John, Silverthorne John, there is so much you can do – thank you for your timely question! It’s been hot and dry in Summit County the last few weeks which means we […]
Dear Eartha, The school year is about to start, and I am wondering, how I can get my children ready for the school year while keeping sustainability in mind? With a new school year approaching, parents are faced with the reality that going back to school requires stuff – school supplies, backpacks, and clothes – […]
Dear Eartha, I get tired of using my kitchen stove and oven to cook when my home is hot in the summer. Do you have any creative ideas on how to cook outside sustainably? – Mark, Silverthorne That’s an interesting question, Mark. Most of us up here in the High Country don’t have air conditioning, […]
Dear Eartha, With our water situation so critical, why are there not more water restrictions being placed on our community? Summit County temperatures shot up in recent weeks and I’ve noticed a lot more sprinkler systems running at all times of the day. Midday watering is not only wasteful, it’s against the rules for you […]
Dear Eartha, I love visiting Summit County but wish I could be more sustainable when I’m there. What can I do as a visitor to reduce my impact next time I visit? – Pam, Steamboat Springs Pam, your question comes at a great time. Summit County summers are bursting with bikers, hikers, boaters and festival-goers. […]
Dear Eartha, I recently received a package with white peanuts that dissolve in water. I assume they are made of starch or at least I’ve heard of that. Can I compost them? The first time I received a package with what appeared to be puffy cereal protecting the contents, I began investigating them myself. Turns out, […]
Dear Eartha, I have a friend who tells me I should compost my food waste. But doesn’t the food I throw away break down in the landfill anyway? – Maggie, Keystone What an excellent question, Maggie! You’re not alone in thinking that it’s beneficial for items to break down in landfills. But what’s the truth? […]
Dear Eartha, I’d like to lead a zero waste life, but there is so much information out there I am not sure where to begin. Can you provide some tips to get started? I’m so excited you’re ready to make some easy lifestyle changes. The first thing you need to do is define what the […]
Dear Eartha, I’m reworking some garden and landscape beds this year and would like to be especially water-wise. I’m intrigued by a method called hügelkultur. Does this work well in our area? – Caroline, Breckenridge Caroline, our precious resource appreciates your integrity! Even though we had a bountiful winter, water is perpetually scarce here in […]
Dear Eartha, It’s the last week of school! I’m excited for my kids to spend quality time outdoors this summer, but I’d also like them to give back to the community. Do you have any suggestions? – Carly, Dillon Carly, what a great idea! Volunteering is an excellent habit to instill in young people, and […]
Dear Eartha, I’m considering installing solar on my home in Breckenridge. What things should I consider as I head down this road? -Dave, Breckenridge Thank you for your question this week. In recent years, we’ve seen a steep increase in residential solar photovoltaic installations across the nation. As utility prices for residential energy generally continue […]
Summit County residents, say hello to Pay as You Throw!
We’re kicking trash to the curb with a whole new way to think about curbside collection. Join HC3 and County representatives for a virtual forum on Thursday, June 12 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Get your questions answered and learn more about the changes coming to trash collection services.
