Ask Eartha: Why should I collect my food scraps?
Dear Eartha, I heard that the local food scrap recycling program is now free to Summit County residents. What’s the big deal with composting my food scraps and how can […]
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Ask Eartha: Back to School 101: the Sustainable Way
Dear Eartha, The school year is about to start, and I am wondering, how I can get my children ready for the school year while keeping sustainability in mind? With […]
Ask Eartha: How to Sustainably Cooking Outside
Dear Eartha, I get tired of using my kitchen stove and oven to cook when my home is hot in the summer. Do you have any creative ideas on how […]
Ask Eartha: What’s up with our local water restrictions?
Dear Eartha, With our water situation so critical, why are there not more water restrictions being placed on our community? Summit County temperatures shot up in recent weeks and I’ve […]
Ask Eartha: How Can I Be More Sustainable When I Visit Summit County?
Dear Eartha, I love visiting Summit County but wish I could be more sustainable when I’m there. What can I do as a visitor to reduce my impact next time […]
Can I Compost Dissolvable Packing Peanuts?
Dear Eartha, I recently received a package with white peanuts that dissolve in water. I assume they are made of starch or at least I’ve heard of that. Can I […]
Ask Eartha: Why we don’t want our trash to ‘break down’ in the landfill?
Dear Eartha, I have a friend who tells me I should compost my food waste. But doesn’t the food I throw away break down in the landfill anyway? – Maggie, […]
Ask Eartha: How can I live a zero waste lifestyle?
Dear Eartha, I’d like to lead a zero waste life, but there is so much information out there I am not sure where to begin. Can you provide some tips […]
Ask Eartha: How Can I Make My Events Zero Waste?
Dear Eartha, I saw all the people in green shirts helping with recycling at the Frisco BBQ, and now I’m feeling inspired. I’m planning an event this summer – how […]
Ask Eartha: How Do You Build a Garden Resistant to Drought?
Dear Eartha, I’m reworking some garden and landscape beds this year and would like to be especially water-wise. I’m intrigued by a method called hügelkultur. Does this work well in […]
Ask Eartha: How can my kids get outdoors and give back to our community?
Dear Eartha, It’s the last week of school! I’m excited for my kids to spend quality time outdoors this summer, but I’d also like them to give back to the […]
