Ask Eartha: Talking about sustainable camping
Dear Eartha, I am ready to roast some marshmallows without toasting the planet. How can I embark on an eco-friendly camping adventure? I recently returned from camping with pockets full […]
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Ask Eartha: Breaking down EV incentives
Dear Eartha, I am interested in buying an electric car and am trying to figure out all the rebates, but it’s so confusing. Help! As someone doing her own electric […]
Ask Eartha: Understanding the Universal Recycling Ordinance
Dear Eartha, I’m on the board for my homeowners association, and we’re trying to figure out the new recycling rules in Frisco. Right now, the shared waste enclosure for our […]
Ask Eartha: A summer of climate change
Dear Eartha, Is it hotter than usual, or is it just me? It’s hot. As my colleagues and I sweated in a steamy office this week, I began to wonder […]
Ask Eartha: Top 4 recycling mistakes
Here in Summit County, the High Country Conservation Center helps residents improve their recycling with on-the-ground education. Maybe you saw Christy Turner, the center’s recycling specialist, at one of the […]
Ask Eartha: Getting on the road to energy independence
Dear Eartha, My energy bills have fluctuated a lot over the last few years. How can we combat this trend? As America celebrated its birth as an independent nation last […]
Ask Eartha: I love Fourth of July but hate waste. What should I do?
Dear Eartha, I love the Fourth of July but hate all the waste. How can we celebrate our Independence Day in a sustainable and eco-friendly way while still having a […]
Ask Eartha: Finding environmentally friendly lawn options
Dear Eartha, now that the sun has returned, some of my grass is scorched. The shaded parts are okay, but not the areas in full sun. Help! A rainy spring […]
Ask Eartha: Disposing of your yard waste
Dear Eartha, I’ve started putzing around my yard, gathering leaves, trimming trees and stacking branches. How does the free Summit County Chipping Program work? What should I do with the […]
Ask Eartha: My friend’s energy efficiency project was paid for by a local program. How can I sign up?
Dear Eartha, A friend of mine mentioned that she did some energy efficiency work at her house and that the whole project was paid for by a local program. How […]
Ask Eartha: Grass struggles? Artificial turf isn’t the solution. Here’s why.
Dear Eartha, I’m struggling to keep my grass growing, and I’m considering artificial turf for my kids and dog. Is this a good option? It seems like we’ve all seen […]
