Ask Eartha: Trash or Recycling? Know Where to Send Your Refuse
Dear Eartha, I heard China is no longer accepting a lot of America’s recycling, so it is piling up and being sent to landfills instead. What can we do about […]
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Ask Eartha: What’s the Difference Between Clean & Renewable Energy
Dear Eartha, I’ve heard multiple “green energy” terms tossed around recently. What’s the difference between clean energy and renewable energy, and what are the benefits? – Martha, Dillon Thanks for […]
Ask Eartha: Is Drought the New Normal for the Mountain West?
Dear Eartha, It’s been a hot and dry start to summer. Why aren’t we hearing about local water-use restrictions? — Miranda, Silverthorne Miranda, thank you for your question! As I […]
Ask Eartha: Tips For a Sustainable Summer Shindig
Dear Eartha, I’m throwing a few parties this summer and I would like to make them as green as possible. Do you have any ideas on how I can reduce […]
Ask Eartha: What Does Zero Waste Mean?
Hey Eartha, I saw a lot of people in green shirts at the Frisco BBQ and they were helping people recycle. They said they were striving for “zero waste.” What […]
Ask Eartha: Sustainable Business Program
Dear Eartha, I’ve been striving to live more sustainably over the past few years and want to make a better effort at my business. What tips do you have for […]
Ask Eartha: What Happens to Your Recycling?
Dear Eartha,Recycling has been in the news lately, and it reminded me about a thread I saw on Facebook last year. Can you set the record straight — what happens […]
Ask Eartha: Green Demolition Diverts Waste From Landfills
Dear Eartha, I recently read about a new hostel-style hotel being built in Silverthorne and the owner’s goal of diverting 80-90 percent of the old building materials away from the […]
Ask Eartha: 10 Ways to Protect Our Waterways
Dear Eartha, I’m trying to be a better water steward. What are some ways to improve water quality? Glad you’re interested in preserving water quality. Water stewardship is a key […]
Ask Eartha: What is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)?
Dear Eartha, I have an old TV, a pile of clothes, some unused medication, and a bottle of fertilizer collecting dust around my garage, what do I do with these […]
Ask Eartha: Diminishing Your Carbon Footprint
Dear Eartha, I’d like to decrease my carbon footprint. I have a good understanding of how to decrease my home energy use, and I know that I can buy renewable […]
