Ask Eartha: How do I create less trash this holiday season?
Dear Eartha, nothing makes me happier than gathering with family and friends over the holiday season. But the trash created during the party really bums me out. How can we […]
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Ask Eartha: Was this fall warmer than normal?
Dear Eartha, were October’s warm temperatures a fluke or a sign of climate change?It was so warm in October that I started tracking daily temperatures in a spreadsheet. Day after […]
Ask Eartha: How can I make my banking more sustainable?
Dear Eartha, I heard that where I bank can have an impact on climate change. How can I make sure my money isn’t hurting the planet? When people think of their […]
Ask Eartha: How can I get my garden ready for winter?
Dear Eartha, with leaves on the ground and snow in the forecast, I need to get my yard ready for winter before it’s too late. What should I keep in […]
Ask Eartha: Can I compost my Halloween pumpkins?
Dear Eartha, I left my Halloween pumpkin outside overnight, and now it’s turned into a gross, rotting mess – not the spooky vibe I was going for! I already compost […]
Ask Eartha: Which plastics can I recycle?
Dear Eartha, I just started recycling this year. I thought plastic was recyclable but I got a note on my bin this summer saying that plastic cups and berry containers […]
Ask Eartha: Electric Vehicles vs. Hybrid Vehicles
Dear Eartha, I’m thinking about getting a more environmentally friendly vehicle that works with my Summit County lifestyle. I’m torn between a plug-in hybrid and a fully electric vehicle. What […]
Ask Eartha: How do I recycle cereal boxes?
Dear Eartha, I try really hard to stay up to date with the local recycling rules, but I am never quite sure what to do with my cereal boxes. Are […]
Ask Eartha: What are professional sports doing for sustainability?
Dear Eartha, with football season kicking off this month, I am wondering what sustainable practices are taking place in the world of professional sports?The sports industry is no question a […]
Ask Eartha: How can we stay safe during heat waves?
Dear Eartha, it felt like every day this summer I heard about another heat wave or record-breaking temperatures. As summer temperatures rise, how do we keep our community cool and […]
Ask Eartha: Can you recycle vapes and e-cigarettes?
Dear Eartha, My coworker keeps throwing her e-cigarettes into our trash at work. I know they can’t go into regular recycling, but do they really go in the trash?When we […]
