Dear Eartha, I’m looking for some new ways to celebrate Earth Day this year. What actions can I take locally to support a sustainable Summit County? My favorite time of year – Earth Day. Across the globe, people commemorate this 51-year-old celebration by cleaning up their communities and taking action to create a healthier, more sustainable […]
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 containers starting in August of 2021. Breckenridge and Frisco will ban single-use plastic bags starting in September. Additionally, state legislators introduced a bill […]
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 ski slopes and doorsteps. In fact, the local moose population has grown so much that last year the Colorado Department of […]
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 yard. How should I deal with this ice buildup in the future? Despite their nostalgic wintery appearance, […]
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 is pretty rad. The most abundant source of energy on Earth, it powers nearly everything around us – growing the […]
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? In 2016, sales of bottled water surpassed soft drink sales in the United States. That year, the world was awakened to the […]
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? In 2016, sales of bottled water surpassed soft drink sales in the United States. That year, the world was awakened to the […]
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 corner of your storage unit since 1998? Or that neon pink onesie? Or the 1985-era figure skates that never […]
