Ask Eartha: Tips For a Sustainable Summer Shindig
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 […]
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Ask Eartha: What Does Zero Waste Mean?
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 […]
Ask Eartha: Sustainable Business Program
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 […]
Ask Eartha: What Happens to Your Recycling?
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 […]
Ask Eartha: Green Demolition Diverts Waste From Landfills
Dear Eartha, I recently read about a new hostel-style hotel being built in Silverthorne and the owner’s goal of diverting 80-90 percent of the old building materials away from the […]
Ask Eartha: 10 Ways to Protect Our Waterways
Dear Eartha, I’m trying to be a better water steward. What are some ways to improve water quality? Glad you’re interested in preserving water quality. Water stewardship is a key […]
Ask Eartha: What is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)?
Dear Eartha, I have an old TV, a pile of clothes, some unused medication, and a bottle of fertilizer collecting dust around my garage, what do I do with these […]
Ask Eartha: Diminishing Your Carbon Footprint
Dear Eartha, I’d like to decrease my carbon footprint. I have a good understanding of how to decrease my home energy use, and I know that I can buy renewable […]
Ask Eartha: Does Recycling Plastic Really Help?
Dear Eartha, This past Earth Day I learned a lot about the plastic pollution problem our planet is facing, and I am curious about how plastic recycling can help make […]
Ask Eartha: The Good, The Bad, & The Sustainable Beers
Dear Eartha, One of my favorite things about living in Colorado is all the local brewers. I love beer but I’m curious – how sustainable is beer brewing? As a […]
Ask Eartha: How Can Locals Join in the County’s Sustainable Food Movement?
Dear Eartha, I am a CMC student and sustainable-food activist, I’d love to learn more about growing sustainable food. Can I get involved in some greenhouses and gardens around the […]
