Ask Eartha: How and why can thermostats help me save big?
Dear Eartha, I’ve heard opposing views on the best way to use your thermostat for energy savings. Some say it’s better to turn it down when you’re away and others say […]
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Ask Eartha: What should I do with my Halloween pumpkins?
Dear Eartha, I left my Halloween pumpkin outside overnight and now it’s a rotting mess – and not in the charmingly spooky kind of way. I already compost my food scraps, […]
Ask Eartha: What cartons are recyclable in Summit County?
Dear Eartha, I am so confused by cartons. Egg cartons, ice cream cartons, juice boxes. What exactly is a carton? I feel your pain. My grandma calls cardboard boxes cartons, most […]
Ask Eartha: What is the difference between aluminum and plastic?
Dear Eartha, Recently I noticed that some grocery stores offer aluminum water bottles in addition to plastic water bottles. Both are recyclable, does it really matter which one I buy? Despite […]
Ask Eartha: How can I keep energy bills low this winter?
Dear Eartha, The leaves are turning and the days are getting shorter. I know the colder weather is coming, so how can I make sure my energy bills don’t skyrocket […]
Ask Eartha: Understanding new electric vehicle credit
Dear Eartha, I recently heard that there are tax credits for electric cars — is that true? Yep — it’s true! In fact, tax credits for electric cars have been […]
Ask Eartha: What is the deal with planned obsolescence?
Dear Eartha, My smartphone is getting slower and it’s only 2 years old! It seems unsustainable that my phone becomes a dinosaur every few years. What gives? Let’s face it, […]
Ask Eartha: What can I do with household hazardous waste?
Dear Eartha, I have some old paint and fertilizer in my garage. I think they’re recyclable in Summit County, but I don’t know where. Can you help? Both items you […]
Ask Eartha: DIY home energy improvements you can do before winter
Dear Eartha, We’ve had some chilly nights recently and some of my friends have already turned the heat on in their homes. Do you have any low-cost suggestions for keeping […]
Ask Eartha: How can I take steps to reduce food waste?
Dear Eartha, I heard that 30% to 40% percent of food in the United States is wasted. That’s a lot! What can I do to contribute less to the waste […]
Ask Eartha: How can I get others to care about water conservation?
Dear Eartha, even with all the rain, my neighbor’s sprinklers are running every day. It drives me crazy. Is there anything I can do? It’s downright discouraging to see sprinklers […]
