Dear Eartha, Last week, a friend mentioned Earth Overshoot Day. Can you explain what it is? When we hear the word “overshoot” we might associate it with a positive statement – “Wow, you really overshot your goals!” Unfortunately, Earth Overshoot Day is nothing to celebrate. Simply put, Earth Overshoot Day is the date when we […]
Dear Eartha, Last weekend in Breckenridge, I saw people playing music in the Blue River. I heard the performance had something to do with water conservation – do you know what was going on? It was such a delight to happen upon three incredible musicians performing right in the middle of Blue River last weekend. […]
Dear Eartha, I know wildfires are a normal part of our mountain ecosystem, but I can’t help but wonder if climate change is making fires worse. Is it? As I write these words, I am breathing a sigh of relief – for the first time in several days, I can clearly see the mountains outside […]
Dear Eartha, I want to be an educated shopper, but I don’t have time to read every label in the grocery store. How do I shop with the environment in mind without wasting time? It’s easy to get overwhelmed in the grocery store. With all the green jargon like, “natural” and “locally-sourced”, how do any of […]
Project: Air sealing and insulation
Annual savings: $387
Lifetime CO2 savings: 18 tons
Project: Air sealing, duct sealing, insulation, lighting
Annual savings: $491
Lifetime CO2 savings: 75 tons
Project: LED lighting upgrade
Annual savings: $2,430
Lifetime CO2 savings: 18 metric tons
Project: Crawlspace insulation
Annual savings: $619
Lifetime CO2 savings: 25 tons
Dear Eartha, during the COVID lock-down, I saw stories about clearer skies, cleaner waterways and our planet getting a break. How do we get back to normal without sacrificing these benefits? As the pandemic continues, we all have the natural desire for things to get “back to normal”. But, in our rush to recover and […]
Dear Eartha, I recently joined the Food Scrap Program and it made me realize how much food I’m wasting. Is it a big deal since my leftovers end up as compost? Nice work keeping your food scraps out of the landfill! For most people, it is normal to discard old leftovers or that expired cheese […]
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.
