Dear Eartha, I heard that plastic bags might get banned in Colorado. Is that true? What’s the timeline? Earlier this winter, the Dillon Town Council opted to ban plastic bags and foam takeout [...]
Dear Eartha, I’m walking along my neighborhood trail and there is a moose ahead, what do I do? We are entering the time of year when moose typically begin wandering onto trails, roads, and even [...]
Dear Eartha, Every winter the lower edge of my roof gets covered in a thick sheet of ice. Come spring, massive icicles form that are a pain to deal with, and result in large puddles around my [...]
Dear Eartha, Last year, my neighbor installed solar panels on her roof, and she loves them. I’m interested in solar now, too. How do I get started? When you pause to think about it, solar energy [...]
Dear Eartha, I often see people at the grocery store purchasing two or three cases of bottled water. Don’t we have good drinking water here in the county? What’s with all the unnecessary plastic? [...]
Dear Eartha, I have so much winter equipment, but I hate to throw anything away. What’s the best way to get rid of my old stuff? What about those hideous straight skis collecting dust in the far [...]
Dear Eartha, It was a rough start to ski season. Now that conditions are finally improving, does that mean we’re all caught up from the dry start to winter? I’m thrilled to finally ski my [...]
Dear Eartha, As the pandemic continues, I’m having a hard time staying motivated in my sustainable habits. It seems like we are just even further from tackling the issues of waste and our [...]
Dear Eartha, I’m a local Summit County Builder with decades of experience building in the mountains. I’ve heard some rumblings about the new sustainable code in effect and would like to know what [...]
Dear Eartha, I’ve been hearing about big changes in environmental policy now that President Biden has taken office. What are the most important things to know? It’s been just two weeks since [...]
