Laundry Swaps
Dear Eartha, I adopted some of your tips for making sustainable swaps, and now I’m feeling pretty eco-minded in the kitchen and bathroom. I’m ready to tackle another space. What […]
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Christmas Lights
Dear Eartha, I love holiday lights, but I’m trying to be more mindful about my household’s energy use. Is there a way to celebrate with plenty of sparkle while still […]
What is the Summit County Resource Allocation Park?
Dear Eartha, Can someone please explain to me the difference between the landfill and “the SCRAP”? I’ve heard both terms used to describe the same place, but aren’t they different? I can understand your confusion as these words are […]
Water in the West Recap
Dear Eartha, I really wanted to attend the water conservation talks this summer, but I was too busy soaking up the long days! How can I get caught up on what I missed? Don’t fret! I attended each Water in […]
Climate of Hope
Dear Eartha, It seems like a lot of progress on climate change has been undone this year. Are we going backwards on environmental action?It’s a fair question. This year saw an […]
How can I make this spooky season more sustainable?
Dear Eartha, Halloween is my favorite holiday, but I can’t help wondering how all those costumes, decorations, and (let’s be honest) mushy pumpkins add up in the waste department. What’s the best way to celebrate spooky season without […]
What determines the price of electricity and natural gas?
Dear Eartha, what determines how much we pay for electricity and natural gas in our homes?Locally and nationally, there’s been a lot of talk about energy affordability lately. But what […]
How to Get an EV Charger at my HOA?
Dear Eartha, I recently got an electric vehicle! I love my new car, but charging has been a challenge because I live in a condo. I want to talk to […]
How Does Composting Benefit the Community?
Dear Eartha, I know composting is good for our environment. But outside of making soil healthier for plants, what’s the real deal with composting? How does it actually benefit the […]
How Can I Help Conserve Water?
Dear Eartha, I read in the Summit Daily that Colorado’s snowpack is at its lowest point in 10 years. How does yet another bad snow year impact our water supply? […]
Hard to Recycle Day
Dear Eartha, I’m planning to start some spring cleaning next week, but I hate when I end up just throwing things away. Any suggestions for how to purge more sustainably […]
