Glass is Back
Dear Eartha, I heard that I can now put glass bottles and jars in my curbside recycling bin. Is that right? Yes, you heard right! As of May 1st, glass […]
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Spring Cleaning
Dear Eartha, Spring cleaning season is here, and I’ve got a garage full of old paint, dead batteries, and chemicals I’m afraid to throw away. What do I do with […]
Local Sustainability Heroes
Dear Eartha, I’ve noticed a lot of local businesses and community members going the extra mile to make Summit County more environmentally friendly. Do they ever get a gold star […]
Life of the Landfill
Dear Eartha, I read in a previous column that Summit County only has one landfill. What are the most impactful things we can do to make sure it lasts as […]
Sustainable Closet
Dear Eartha, I am cleaning out my closet for a wardrobe refresh and want to make more conscious choices moving forward. What do you recommend?A closet clean-out can feel like […]
Restaurant Composting
Dear Eartha, I collect my food scraps at home but the restaurant I work for doesn’t. I’d like to help them start composting food waste. What should I do?High five […]
Mountain Energy Project Explained
Dear Eartha, What is the Mountain Energy Project and how does it impact me?If you’re a regular reader of the Summit Daily News, you might have seen the Mountain Energy […]
Colorado River Status
Dear Eartha, It’s January, and most ski resorts around me only have around 50% of terrain open. Where is all of the snow, and what does this mean for summer […]
Food Waste
Dear Eartha, I saw so much food wasted during the holidays. My New Year’s resolution is to throw away less food and support restaurants doing the same. Any tips for […]
Christmas Lights
Dear Eartha, I love holiday lights, but I’m trying to be more mindful about my household’s energy use. Is there a way to celebrate with plenty of sparkle while still […]
What is the Summit County Resource Allocation Park?
Dear Eartha, Can someone please explain to me the difference between the landfill and “the SCRAP”? I’ve heard both terms used to describe the same place, but aren’t they different? I can understand your confusion as these words are […]
