Dear Eartha, I just learned it’s Plastic-free July. Between COVID guidelines and my takeout addiction, how can I reduce plastic use? As you’ve heard, Plastic-free July is a global movement inspiring people across the planet to ditch single-use plastics for the entire month. It’s a challenge to consider your daily habits and continue on […]
Dear Eartha, I’ve heard recently about the link between environmental issues and social justice. I don’t fully understand the connection, can you explain? If you’ve ever seen photos of a climate change rally, you might have noticed signs that say things like, “Climate justice is social justice,” or “Environmental justice for all.” Though the connections […]
Dear Eartha, I saw an ad in the paper advertising free home energy assessments. I’ve been thinking of signing up because my energy bills are so high. What can I expect from the process? As dedicated readers know, I’m all about conservation. And I especially love energy efficiency because it’s not only good for the […]
Dear Eartha, I try to avoid plastic when I go grocery shopping, but it seems practically impossible. What can I do? The grocery store can be stressful enough remembering COVID-19 precautions, dodging your chatty neighbor, and managing coupon expiration dates, not to mention reducing plastic waste. Right here in Summit County, for every 100 pounds […]
Dear Eartha, my friends just remodeled their bathroom and upgraded to a low-flow toilet. Does that really have an impact? On average in the United States, water from the tap, toilet, dishwasher, and other appliances adds up to about 138 gallons per household per day. That’s roughly 60 gallons per person per day, and it’s […]
Dear Eartha, I was at the Frisco Recycling Center recently and noticed bubble wrap and plastic bags in one of the plastic recycling containers. Are these items accepted? The short answer to your question is no – neither plastic bags nor bubble wrap are accepted at the local recycling centers. If left at the recycling […]
Dear Eartha, my neighbor just installed solar panels on her house. I’ve been thinking about solar too, but don’t know where to start. Do you have any ideas? As John Krasinski – you might know him as Jim from “The Office” – has weekly reminded his YouTube audience, despite the weirdness we’re all living through, […]
Dear Eartha, my neighbors are already watering their lawns. I don’t want to waste water, but I don’t want to grow a field of rocks and weeds either. Do you have advice? As lawns come back to life, local water use slowly creeps up then explodes in the summertime. The worst part? The Environmental Protection […]
Dear Eartha, I’ve been cleaning out my house and I’ve got a bunch of old paint and two computers. There’s usually a recycling event in spring. What’s going on with that? As you know, times are anything but usual right now, and gatherings are not currently allowed. That means the annual spring recycling event is […]
Dear Eartha, I have never planted a vegetable garden before, but this seems like a great year to start. Should I start seeds inside? When is the best time to begin? Planting a seed is a true act of hope, and personally, I want to nurture all the hope I can right now. Growing vegetables […]
Dear Eartha, These are interesting times, to say the least. How do you recommend celebrating Earth Day this year? The coronavirus outbreak sure has put the kibosh on our collective fun – proms and graduations are cancelled, ski resorts are closed, happy hours with friends are now virtual. And Earth Day – my favorite holiday […]
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