Ask Eartha: How can I take steps to reduce food waste?
Dear Eartha, I heard that 30% to 40% percent of food in the United States is wasted. That’s a lot! What can I do to contribute less to the waste […]
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Ask Eartha: How can I get others to care about water conservation?
Dear Eartha, even with all the rain, my neighbor’s sprinklers are running every day. It drives me crazy. Is there anything I can do? It’s downright discouraging to see sprinklers […]
Ask Eartha: How can I make my laundry routine more eco-friendly?
I am looking to reduce my family’s carbon footprint, but with an active family, we do a lot of laundry. How can I make my laundry routine more eco-friendly? You […]
Ask Eartha: How can I take care of the planet if I travel frequently?
Dear Eartha, I am concerned about climate change, but I also love to travel. Do I need to give up flying to protect the planet? Flygskam – it’s a newly […]
Ask Eartha: What can I do with my surplus veggies from my garden?
Dear Eartha, I have never planted my own veggie garden before, but I took the leap this year! Growing my own veggies already brings me so much joy and now […]
Ask Eartha: How Can I Compost?
Unbeknownst to many, when uneaten food, vegetable peelings or any organic material is left to rot, it releases methane — a greenhouse gas even more potent than carbon dioxide. This gas is a […]
Ask Eartha: What is Insulation?
Dear Eartha, I know insulation is something you need in your house to keep you warm. But if I’m being honest, I don’t even know what it looks like. What […]
Ask Eartha: How can I be sustainable with a newborn baby?
Dear Eartha, I’ve got a new baby at home, and he creates a lot of waste! I try to live as sustainably as possible, but how can I maintain this […]
Ask Eartha: Is Dillon Reservoir in the same boat as Lake Powell?
Dear Eartha, I keep hearing about Lake Powell being low. But, Dillon Reservoir looks full, it rained a bunch last week and it hasn’t been crazy hot. We’re OK here, […]
Ask Eartha: What’s natural about natural gas?
Dear Eartha, I hear people talking about reducing natural gas use, but I don’t understand why. If it’s “natural,” doesn’t that mean it’s good? What comes to mind when you […]
Ask Eartha: What types of lightbulbs are best for me?
Dear Eartha, I heard a rumor that certain types of lightbulbs are going to be banned soon. What gives? You heard right! As of 2023, incandescent lightbulbs are banned in the United […]
