What is most concerning to you about climate change impacts to our community? As we have seen this summer, wildfires and increasing temperatures are continuing to threaten Summit County. More than ever- we need to work hard to focus on our Climate Action Plan and what steps we can take immediately. I do worry about the effects […]
Dear Eartha, I’m frustrated so much of what we buy is plastic or wrapped in plastic, and I can’t even recycle it. How did we get here and aren’t things getting better? In trying to solve the problems of present, we sometimes forget that looking back can help us navigate a better path forward. That’s […]
Dear Eartha, My friend posted an article on Facebook that says greasy pizza boxes can now be recycled, but I was told they belong in the trash. What’s the deal, are greasy pizza boxes recyclable? To start, let’s get one thing straight – in Summit County, greasy pizza boxes belong in the trash. This question […]
Dear Eartha, Last week, a friend mentioned Earth Overshoot Day. Can you explain what it is? When we hear the word “overshoot” we might associate it with a positive statement – “Wow, you really overshot your goals!” Unfortunately, Earth Overshoot Day is nothing to celebrate. Simply put, Earth Overshoot Day is the date when we […]
Dear Eartha, Last weekend in Breckenridge, I saw people playing music in the Blue River. I heard the performance had something to do with water conservation – do you know what was going on? It was such a delight to happen upon three incredible musicians performing right in the middle of Blue River last weekend. […]
Dear Eartha, I know wildfires are a normal part of our mountain ecosystem, but I can’t help but wonder if climate change is making fires worse. Is it? As I write these words, I am breathing a sigh of relief – for the first time in several days, I can clearly see the mountains outside […]
Dear Eartha, I want to be an educated shopper, but I don’t have time to read every label in the grocery store. How do I shop with the environment in mind without wasting time? It’s easy to get overwhelmed in the grocery store. With all the green jargon like, “natural” and “locally-sourced”, how do any of […]
Project: Air sealing and insulation
Annual savings: $387
Lifetime CO2 savings: 18 tons
Project: Air sealing, duct sealing, insulation, lighting
Annual savings: $491
Lifetime CO2 savings: 75 tons
Project: LED lighting upgrade
Annual savings: $2,430
Lifetime CO2 savings: 18 metric tons
