Dear Eartha, I was so thankful to be able to gather for the Thanksgiving holiday, and my family expressed the same. But when I see all the holiday trash and wastefulness, all those thank yous for all that we have feel a little empty. Do you have any advice for me? In this holiday season […]
Dear Eartha, The looming wastefulness that often comes with the holidays puts a damper on my festive spirit. How can I mitigate the waste yet still make the holidays extra special for green-minded loved ones? Beyond profuse consumption and the myriad of plastic-based gifts that will inevitably spend the next thousand of years in a […]
Dear Eartha, I just moved here for the season and my condo doesn’t have recycling. What’s up with that? Is there anything I can do with my recyclables? Kudos to you for caring about your new home and community! Also, great timing. Today is America Recycles Day. November 15 marks the day that the Environmental […]
Dear Eartha, I have heard about toxins that are in our ski waxes and other products. Is that true? What do I need to know? If you’re like me, these recent flurries have you unpacking your winter gear for the season and eagerly anticipating the feeling of gliding down fresh snow on newly waxed skis. Getting […]
Dear Eartha, I’m looking into purchasing an artificial Christmas tree this holiday season. What are the environmental concerns for a real and a fake tree? With the holiday season fast approaching, millions of Americans are beginning preparations and will soon be weighing their options with regard to their Christmas tree. An age-old tradition, Christmas trees […]
Dear Eartha, my Halloween pumpkin is a drooping mess, and what should I do with all this candy? This is the time of year when Halloween pumpkins turn really spooky. Oozing, collapsing and growing all manner of fungi. And yes, you CAN compost the moldy mess for free, Oct. 27 – Nov 17th at the Breckenridge, […]
Dear Eartha, How can I give great gifts this holiday while still being sustainable? The holiday season is here and with it a parade of pressure to buy, give, and consume. The marketing machine of Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday can turn even the most rational people into impulsive, sale-crazed, anxiety-ridden shoppers. […]
Dear Eartha, As we begin to close doors and hunker down as the snow and cold temperatures set in, what cleaning products can we use to clear away summer dust and germs without making the house smell like bleach or vinegar for several weeks? There is no shortage of green cleaning supplies on the market, many […]
Dear Eartha, I am hosting a holiday dinner at my home this year, and I want it to be focused on sustainability. How do I make my feast zero waste? During the holidays, we eat and drink a lot, and that means we create large amounts of waste and throw away a significant amount of […]
Dear Eartha, It snowed and my friends and I are getting stoked for winter! But they’re not as concerned about climate change as I am. Why does it seem like I’m the only one worried about the future of our favorite sport? Gotta love this time of year – when we all wait in anticipation […]
Dear Eartha, I’m always shocked this time of year when my energy bills skyrocket. I do not want to face another season of high bills and a drafty home. Is there anything I can do so my house stays warm and my bills stay low? It’s that time of year: When the first dusting of snow […]
