ASK EARTHA: HOA Recycling
Dear Eartha, my neighbor is on our HOA board and said they’re thinking of dropping our recycling program because it’s such a mess. There was a ton of trash in […]
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ASK EARTHA: New Year’s Resolutions
Dear Eartha, Every year, I make a New Year’s resolution to adopt one new habit to make my life more sustainable. A friend called me a hypocrite, because no matter […]
ASK EARTHA: Cooking With Gas
Dear Eartha, My gas stove is on its last leg. When I was looking for replacements, I read that gas appliances can cause poor air quality. I love cooking with […]
ASK EARTHA: Holiday Recycling Tips
Dear Eartha, holiday cards from friends and family are already lining my shelves. Can I recycle cards? What about wrapping paper? When it’s time to dispose of our worn-out holiday […]
ASK EARTHA: E-Waste Recycling
Dear Eartha, I have a bunch of electronics on my Black Friday shopping list, and I am wondering what I should do with my old ones? Although Black Friday may […]
ASK EARTHA: Berry Containers and Clam Shells
Dear Eartha, could you help settle a friendly bet? I thought berry containers were trash, but my husband swears they are fine in our home recycling bin (where we mix […]
ASK EARTHA: Four Myths of Electric Vehicles
Dear Eartha, I’m thinking about getting an electric car, but I’m just not convinced they can handle winter driving. What’s your take? The future, dear readers, is electric! This is […]
ASK EARTHA: What To Do With Fallen Leaves
Dear Eartha, It’s Halloween but it’s my garden and yard that are really scary. What should I do with the fallen leaves, withering pumpkins, and neglected garden? October gave us some […]
Ask Eartha: Single-Use Vs. Reusable Plastics During Covid
Dear Eartha, I noticed that some coffee shops and grocery stores are not allowing reusable mugs and shopping bags. Instead, they require single-use cups and plastic bags. Is there any […]
Ask Eartha: How to talk about climate change
Dear Eartha, A few days ago, my neighbor and I were chatting about the wildfires and drought the west has experienced this year. I mentioned that we’ll see more of […]
Ask Eartha: How to recycle or donate clothing
Dear Eartha, What’s going on with clothing donations and recycling? I heard everything was put on hold due to COVID. I’ve got some old clothes and kid stuff and I’m […]
