Dear Eartha, my Halloween pumpkin is a drooping mess, and what should I do with all this candy? This is the time of year when Halloween pumpkins turn really spooky. Oozing, collapsing and growing all manner of fungi. And yes, you CAN compost the moldy mess for free, Oct. 27 – Nov 17th at the Breckenridge, […]
Dear Eartha, How can I give great gifts this holiday while still being sustainable? The holiday season is here and with it a parade of pressure to buy, give, and consume. The marketing machine of Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday can turn even the most rational people into impulsive, sale-crazed, anxiety-ridden shoppers. […]
Dear Eartha, As we begin to close doors and hunker down as the snow and cold temperatures set in, what cleaning products can we use to clear away summer dust and germs without making the house smell like bleach or vinegar for several weeks? There is no shortage of green cleaning supplies on the market, many […]
Dear Eartha, I am hosting a holiday dinner at my home this year, and I want it to be focused on sustainability. How do I make my feast zero waste? During the holidays, we eat and drink a lot, and that means we create large amounts of waste and throw away a significant amount of […]
Dear Eartha, It snowed and my friends and I are getting stoked for winter! But they’re not as concerned about climate change as I am. Why does it seem like I’m the only one worried about the future of our favorite sport? Gotta love this time of year – when we all wait in anticipation […]
Dear Eartha, I’m always shocked this time of year when my energy bills skyrocket. I do not want to face another season of high bills and a drafty home. Is there anything I can do so my house stays warm and my bills stay low? It’s that time of year: When the first dusting of snow […]
Dear Eartha, I loved all the fresh Colorado veggies offered this summer at the Dillon Farmer’s Market. Now that the market is wrapped up for 2021, how can I continue to find earth-friendly food while shopping for groceries? If you’re like me, you care about where your food comes from, and that means you probably […]
Dear Eartha, I love recycling my food scraps because it saves me space in my trash can and I feel good shrinking my environmental impact. I have noticed recently though, that trash is starting to get dumped into the food scrap bins. It’s so discouraging. Is there anything we can do?Even if you’re a kitchen […]
Dear Eartha, Gas prices are making me cringe. I’ve heard that electric cars can be cheaper to drive than my gas-guzzler – is that true? I’m cringing, too. Right now, the average price for a gallon of gas in the U.S. is $3.18. But in Summit County, it’s $3.89, meaning it costs over $50 to fill […]
Dear Eartha, I was gifted some reusable produce bags, which are great for grocery shopping. But when I put my veggies in the fridge, none of it stays fresh. I like the idea of using less plastic, but it’s not working for me. Any tips? Reusable produce bags are an increasingly popular way to reduce plastic […]
Dear Eartha, recent news about climate change has got me thinking about my role as a parent and how to teach my kids about environmental stewardship. How can Summit County youth learn more about climate change without being totally overwhelmed? As a parent, it can be daunting to hear alarming news about the unexpected pace of […]
