ASK EARTHA: Local Plastic Bag Bans Are in Effect
Dear Eartha, I keep hearing about this plastic bag ban. How will this impact the businesses I frequent and myself personally? If you’ve shopped at the City Market in Dillon over […]
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ASK EARTHA: A Solution for Plastic Pollution
Dear Eartha, it seems impossible to not buy products covered in plastic packaging. It’s so frustrating because most of it is not recyclable. Is there a way out of this […]
ASK EARTHA: What’s Going On With Lake Mead?
Dear Eartha, I came across a recent headline that said Lake Mead is experiencing a historic water shortage – what’s going on!? There’s no question about it – the West […]
ASK EARTHA: Reduce Food Waste while Supporting your Neighbors
Dear Eartha, The kale I planted in my garden is going crazy, and there’s no way I can eat it all. There’s no issue with me composting it, right? Congrats […]
ASK EARTHA: How to Efficiently Cool Your Home
Dear Eartha, Is it just me, or does it feel hotter this summer? Am I crazy for thinking about getting an air conditioner? As rapper Nelly presaged, “It’s getting hot […]
ASK EARTHA: What we are Losing to Climate Crisis
Dear Eartha, I know that changes to the climate are real but they’re not really affecting my life. (I love this warmer weather!) What do I really have to lose? […]
Ask Eartha: What’s Up with Carton Recycling?
Dear Eartha, I’ve noticed that there is a new container at the drop-off centers for food and beverage cartons. How can I tell what is a recyclable carton? Do these […]
ASK Eartha: Check for Gas Leaks
Dear Eartha, I’ve been having huge energy bills over the last few months. The strange thing is that I’ve had my heat off since mid-April. According to my energy bill, […]
ASK EARTHA: Sustainable Summer Activities
Dear Eartha, I camp – a lot – and I could certainly be better about what happens with my waste. Do you have any suggestions on how to make my […]
ASK EARTHA: Saving Water in a Megadrought
Dear Eartha, Megadrought in the West headlines are all over my newsfeed. Can you break it down for me? As I sit here and read the same headlines about drought […]
Ask Eartha: Green Transportation Options
Dear Eartha, My goal this year is to reduce my carbon footprint by driving less, but it’s not always easy. What tips do you have? The level of convenience that […]
