Ask Eartha: Getting on the road to energy independence
Dear Eartha, My energy bills have fluctuated a lot over the last few years. How can we combat this trend? As America celebrated its birth as an independent nation last […]
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Ask Eartha: I love Fourth of July but hate waste. What should I do?
Dear Eartha, I love the Fourth of July but hate all the waste. How can we celebrate our Independence Day in a sustainable and eco-friendly way while still having a […]
Ask Eartha: Finding environmentally friendly lawn options
Dear Eartha, now that the sun has returned, some of my grass is scorched. The shaded parts are okay, but not the areas in full sun. Help! A rainy spring […]
Ask Eartha: Disposing of your yard waste
Dear Eartha, I’ve started putzing around my yard, gathering leaves, trimming trees and stacking branches. How does the free Summit County Chipping Program work? What should I do with the […]
Ask Eartha: My friend’s energy efficiency project was paid for by a local program. How can I sign up?
Dear Eartha, A friend of mine mentioned that she did some energy efficiency work at her house and that the whole project was paid for by a local program. How […]
Ask Eartha: Grass struggles? Artificial turf isn’t the solution. Here’s why.
Dear Eartha, I’m struggling to keep my grass growing, and I’m considering artificial turf for my kids and dog. Is this a good option? It seems like we’ve all seen […]
Ask Eartha: Why is recycling so different in Summit?
Dear Eartha, On a recent vacation to Summit County, I noticed that the items accepted in my condo recycling bin were much more limited than what we can recycle at […]
Ask Eartha: Need new lawn gear? Here are some tips.
Dear Eartha, Now that the snow’s melting, my yard is coming back to life! My old lawnmower is due to be replaced soon. Before I pick up another gas-powered mower, […]
Ask Eartha: I need to purge all this junk. Where can I go?
Dear Eartha, I need to purge. My garage is filled with old paint and chemicals, and my closets are stuffed with clothing I haven’t touched in ages. Do I need […]
Ask Eartha: Is there a simple way to measure the efficiency of my house?
Dear Eartha, The gas efficiency of my car matters a lot to me. It’s easy to understand miles per gallon. Is there a simple way to measure the efficiency of […]
Ask Eartha: Successful gardening at high elevations
Dear Eartha, As someone who is a total newbie to high-elevation gardening, I struggled with last year’s attempt (it was a colossal failure). What advice do you have to ensure […]
