Dear Eartha, I’ve heard of an upcoming campaign called Fix-A-Leak Week. I live near the Blue River and have a passion for conserving our limited water resources in the Mountain West. How can I take part? I appreciate your interest in water conservation! I, too, have a penchant for limiting my household’s water consumption, and […]
Dear Eartha, My company wants to create a zero waste goal, but once we do, how do we make it actually happen? Zero waste is becoming a more popular business goal, which is a great sign for our community as we strive to send less waste to the landfill. For folks who haven’t heard of […]
Dear Eartha, My home is absolutely freezing in the winter. My energy bills are through the roof and I don’t have the funds to make any major improvements. What can I do to make my home more comfortable while saving some coin? -Jillian, Blue River We field this question all the time at the High […]
Dear Eartha, I can’t help but be a little worried about the snowpack and warm temperatures this winter. Is this a growing trend? What does this mean for our summer stream flows? You’re not alone in your worries about the lack of snow and warmer temperatures this winter. While one year alone doesn’t indicate a […]
Dear Eartha, I recently read a Washington Post article about the Doomsday Clock, and it talked a lot about climate change. The article really disturbed me, and I was wondering what I can do locally to help combat this issue? Jessica, Silverthorne Jessica, I read this article as well and was very intrigued. In my […]
Dear Eartha, I’m just getting into the habit of recycling, and I have a few questions for you. Do I need to rinse out containers before I put them in the recycling bin? Can I recycle aluminum foil? Do I need to remove caps before recycling bottles? Dustin, Montezuma Thanks for asking, Dustin. These are […]
Dear Eartha, Some of my neighbors have tested for radon in their homes and are now working to remedy issues they have found. What should I know about radon, and when should I take action? Stacy, Breckenridge The first thing to know about radon is that it’s a carcinogenic gas, responsible for roughly 20,000 lung […]
Dear Eartha, My family had a great holiday, but we have some gift items that we’d like to return. What happens to those returns when I take them back to the store? Happy new year! We’re so glad that you asked this question because returning unwanted goods to the store can have a major impact […]
Hi, Eartha, I’m wondering how we should dispose of our wrapping paper this holiday season? One of the joys of the holiday season is giving! However, all that “giving” is traditionally wrapped for surprise which can have unfortunate effects on the environment if paper is not properly disposed of. Did you know, that the average […]
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