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ASK EARTHA: E-Waste Recycling

Dear Eartha, I have a bunch of electronics on my Black Friday shopping list, and I am wondering what I should do with my old ones? Although Black Friday may look a little different this year because of Covid-19, it is not going to stop millions of Americans from spending on the biggest shopping holiday. […]

ASK EARTHA: Berry Containers and Clam Shells

Dear Eartha, could you help settle a friendly bet? I thought berry containers were trash, but my husband swears they are fine in our home recycling bin (where we mix paper, cans and plastic). Who’s right?With apologies to your husband – I hope he owes you a nice dinner! – you are correct. Berry containers, […]

ASK EARTHA: Four Myths of Electric Vehicles

Dear Eartha, I’m thinking about getting an electric car, but I’m just not convinced they can handle winter driving. What’s your take? The future, dear readers, is electric! This is important because it will benefit our rapidly warming climate, our wallets, and our health. A Transportation Evolution According to the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics, […]

ASK EARTHA: What To Do With Fallen Leaves

Dear Eartha, It’s Halloween but it’s my garden and yard that are really scary. What should I do with the fallen leaves, withering pumpkins, and neglected garden? October gave us some beautiful days so it’s no wonder you’ve let fall chores pile up. And now that Halloween has arrived, it is time to meet your to-do […]

Ask Eartha: How to talk about climate change

Dear Eartha, A few days ago, my neighbor and I were chatting about the wildfires and drought the west has experienced this year. I mentioned that we’ll see more of these disasters because of climate change, and she quickly changed the subject. How can I talk to friends and neighbors about climate change without losing […]

Ask Eartha: How to recycle or donate clothing

Dear Eartha, What’s going on with clothing donations and recycling? I heard everything was put on hold due to COVID. I’ve got some old clothes and kid stuff and I’m hoping someone can use it. Some items are in really good shape. Cleaning out closets can be so rewarding. And for some, that process unearths […]

Ballot Measure 1A: Services Stabilization

HC3 Supports 1A As Summit County’s population and visitation have increased, demand for our community’s recycling services is now greater than ever before.  HC3 supports ballot measure 1A “Services Stabilization” to maintain food scrap composting, glass stations, the new Silverthorne recycling center and other waste reduction programs. We need these programs to reach our community […]

ASK EARTHA: EPA’s Environmental Rollbacks

Dear Eartha, I thought the EPA was supposed to protect the environment, but this year there’s been a lot of talk about rolling back environmental regulations. What gives? Climate change is knocking on our global doorstep. This summer, smoke from four major wildfires blanketed Summit County, one of which became the largest wildfire in Colorado’s […]

Ask Eartha: How to bring sustainability to work

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 someone trying to bring sustainability into the workplace?  While your efforts to live more sustainably at home are commendable, we’re very excited about your interest in environmental stewardship […]

ASK EARTHA: Our Plastic Problem

Dear Eartha, I’m frustrated so much of what we buy is plastic or wrapped in plastic, and I can’t even recycle it. How did we get here and aren’t things getting better? In trying to solve the problems of present, we sometimes forget that looking back can help us navigate a better path forward. That’s […]