Dear Eartha, I am trying to cut back on my water use, but old habits are hard to break. I would like to raise my 4-year-old daughter with water conservation in mind. Do you have any tips? It’s more important than EVER to protect our environment, and we’ve got to get younger generations excited about […]
Dear Eartha, I’ve got lots of noxious weeds I need to get rid of. What can I do besides send them to the landfill? – Brian, Dillon You’ve raised a great question, Brian. Noxious weeds in our area are going to seed around this time of year, which means they’re getting ready to populate for next […]
Dear Eartha, I understand we cannot put paper towels in the compost up here because it is food scraps only, so I was wondering which kind of cleaning cloth (or towel) is most environmentally friendly. Can you help? – Daryl, Blue River What a great reminder that something as small as a cleaning cloth can […]
Dear Eartha, I just purchased a home in Silverthorne and am experiencing high water costs. I’m assuming that my landscape sprinkler system may be the culprit of this excessive water use. How can I do my part to help conserve outdoor water use here in Summit County? The summer drought in Summit County may feel […]
Dear Eartha, I heard China is no longer accepting a lot of America’s recycling, so it is piling up and being sent to landfills instead. What can we do about this? Thanks for your question, Anne. We all want our recyclables to be repurposed and reused. If you’ve ever approached a recycling bin with an […]
Dear Eartha, I’ve heard multiple “green energy” terms tossed around recently. What’s the difference between clean energy and renewable energy, and what are the benefits? – Martha, Dillon Thanks for your question, Martha. While the terms “clean energy” and “renewable energy” are often interchangeable, they don’t necessarily mean the same thing all of the time. […]
Dear Eartha, It’s been a hot and dry start to summer. Why aren’t we hearing about local water-use restrictions? — Miranda, Silverthorne Miranda, thank you for your question! As I sit and write to you, there’s a brief pause in the steady rain that’s fallen for the last several hours. Even though it’s keeping me […]
Dear Eartha, I’m throwing a few parties this summer and I would like to make them as green as possible. Do you have any ideas on how I can reduce my environmental impact while still throwing a great party? Summer is party season — the warmer weather lures us to linger outside with cold brews […]
Hey Eartha, I saw a lot of people in green shirts at the Frisco BBQ and they were helping people recycle. They said they were striving for “zero waste.” What does that mean? —Dorothy from Blue River Hi Dorothy, I hope you enjoyed some scrumptious BBQ and I am so glad you noticed the zero […]
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 […]
Dear Eartha,Recycling has been in the news lately, and it reminded me about a thread I saw on Facebook last year. Can you set the record straight — what happens to my recyclables after I put them out on the curb?Sarah, BreckenridgeThanks for your question, Sarah. I set my recycling container on the curb just […]
