Dear Eartha, I’ve been cleaning out my house and I’ve got a bunch of old paint and two computers. There’s usually a recycling event in spring. What’s going on with that? As you know, times are anything but usual right now, and gatherings are not currently allowed. That means the annual spring recycling event is […]
Dear Eartha, I have never planted a vegetable garden before, but this seems like a great year to start. Should I start seeds inside? When is the best time to begin? Planting a seed is a true act of hope, and personally, I want to nurture all the hope I can right now. Growing vegetables […]
Dear Eartha, These are interesting times, to say the least. How do you recommend celebrating Earth Day this year? The coronavirus outbreak sure has put the kibosh on our collective fun – proms and graduations are cancelled, ski resorts are closed, happy hours with friends are now virtual. And Earth Day – my favorite holiday […]
Dear Eartha, I have massive icicles building up on my roof. How do I avoid these in the future, and what other winter maintenance concerns should be addressed? “Ice dam” is the technical term for giant stalactites of frozen water cascading off your roof. And while all that ice might have you thinking about adding […]
Dear Eartha, the coronavirus outbreak has given me a lot of anxiety and it’s hard to think about conservation right now. What do you suggest? Have you seen the Building Hope ads in the paper – the ones that remind us that “It’s okay to not be okay?” That’s an important mantra to keep in […]
Dear Eartha, I saw the Silverthorne Recycling Center is open, yeah! What are you accepting in Silverthorne? You are correct, the Silverthorne Recycling Center is now open! The drop-off center is located next to the Blue River Ball Fields, which are below the Dillon Dam and adjacent to the Outlets at Silverthorne. The formal address […]
Dear Eartha, does my fondness for IPAs have an environmental impact? Please don’t tell me I’ll have to forego an après-ski pint (or two) to help save the planet. Last summer, Chicago-based research firm C+R Research did an analysis to determine which U.S. cities have the most craft breweries per capita. With five Colorado cities […]
Dear Eartha, how can I go green this Valentine’s Day? Ah, Valentine’s Day. Whether you celebrate it, ignore it or wonder why it became a holiday at all, it’s an opportunity to acknowledge and appreciate those we love. Let’s not forget to give Mother Earth our love, too! Holidays like this one push us to […]
Dear Eartha, I want my town to ban plastic shopping bags. What can I do to make this happen? I love your enthusiasm! Before we demand change from local lawmakers, we need to understand what we’re working with. In the state of Colorado, and in 12 other states across the country, there exists a statute […]
Dear Eartha, I heard about the new rollback on water protection in the U.S. Can you help me understand what this means and if there’s anything we can do about it? Last Thursday the Environmental Protection Agency announced plans for a new definition of “waters of the United States,” or WOTUS. The plan is known […]
Dear Eartha, this new year, I would like my family to cut back on the amount of plastic we use. How can we reduce our plastic footprint? With the New Year just beginning, it is the perfect time to start thinking about how much plastic ends up in our landfills and waterways, and what more […]
