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ASK EARTHA: Cooking With Gas
Dear Eartha, My gas stove is on its last leg. When I was looking for replacements, I read that gas appliances can cause poor air quality. I love cooking with gas, but is it healthier to cook with an electric stove? With the average American spending nearly 90 percent of their time indoors – maybe […]
ASK EARTHA: Holiday Recycling Tips
Dear Eartha, holiday cards from friends and family are already lining my shelves. Can I recycle cards? What about wrapping paper? When it’s time to dispose of our worn-out holiday decorations, it can be difficult to know whether they go in recycling or trash. But don’t get discouraged. With a few simple steps you can […]
ASK EARTHA: E-Waste Recycling
Dear Eartha, I have a bunch of electronics on my Black Friday shopping list, and I am wondering what I should do with my old ones? Although Black Friday may look a little different this year because of Covid-19, it is not going to stop millions of Americans from spending on the biggest shopping holiday. […]
ASK EARTHA: Berry Containers and Clam Shells
Dear Eartha, could you help settle a friendly bet? I thought berry containers were trash, but my husband swears they are fine in our home recycling bin (where we mix paper, cans and plastic). Who’s right?With apologies to your husband – I hope he owes you a nice dinner! – you are correct. Berry containers, […]
ASK EARTHA: Four Myths of Electric Vehicles
Dear Eartha, I’m thinking about getting an electric car, but I’m just not convinced they can handle winter driving. What’s your take? The future, dear readers, is electric! This is important because it will benefit our rapidly warming climate, our wallets, and our health. A Transportation Evolution According to the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics, […]
ASK EARTHA: What To Do With Fallen Leaves
Dear Eartha, It’s Halloween but it’s my garden and yard that are really scary. What should I do with the fallen leaves, withering pumpkins, and neglected garden? October gave us some beautiful days so it’s no wonder you’ve let fall chores pile up. And now that Halloween has arrived, it is time to meet your to-do […]
Ask Eartha: Single-Use Vs. Reusable Plastics During Covid
Dear Eartha, I noticed that some coffee shops and grocery stores are not allowing reusable mugs and shopping bags. Instead, they require single-use cups and plastic bags. Is there any real safety benefit that comes with all this waste? The pandemic has caused a lot of troubles so far and the increased use of single-use […]
Ask Eartha: How to talk about climate change
Dear Eartha, A few days ago, my neighbor and I were chatting about the wildfires and drought the west has experienced this year. I mentioned that we’ll see more of these disasters because of climate change, and she quickly changed the subject. How can I talk to friends and neighbors about climate change without losing […]
