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 electricity from Xcel Energy. I’m also trying to purchase less, waste less, and eat less meat. But I can’t afford an electric car right now, […]
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 a difference. Does recycling really help? Thank you for your question. And, yes you are correct that plastic pollution is indeed a serious problem that […]
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 Summit County resident, you have many options when it comes to local brews. Sometimes, though, you may wonder if kicking back and having a few […]
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 county? Hillary, Breckenridge Thank you for your question this week Hillary. Growing sustainable food is a huge part of sustainability and hats off to you […]
Dear Eartha, With spring rolling in, I’m getting ready to dive into some projects around the house. I’ve always been interested in making my 30-year-old home more energy efficient and comfortable. What home-improvement projects should I consider adding to my list this summer and where should I start? -Thomas, Summit Cove Although this winter seemed […]
Dear Eartha, After my recent ACL surgery, I have lots of extra painkillers left and don’t know what to do with them. My grandmother advised me to just flush my unused medications down the toilet, but I feel this might be bad for the environment. Is that the case? – Jennifer, Frisco Jennifer, you are […]
Dear Eartha, I’ve heard of an upcoming campaign called Fix-A-Leak Week. I live near the Blue River and have a passion for conserving our limited water resources in the Mountain West. How can I take part? I appreciate your interest in water conservation! I, too, have a penchant for limiting my household’s water consumption, and […]
Dear Eartha, My company wants to create a zero waste goal, but once we do, how do we make it actually happen? Zero waste is becoming a more popular business goal, which is a great sign for our community as we strive to send less waste to the landfill. For folks who haven’t heard of […]
Dear Eartha, My home is absolutely freezing in the winter. My energy bills are through the roof and I don’t have the funds to make any major improvements. What can I do to make my home more comfortable while saving some coin? -Jillian, Blue River We field this question all the time at the High […]
Dear Eartha, I can’t help but be a little worried about the snowpack and warm temperatures this winter. Is this a growing trend? What does this mean for our summer stream flows? You’re not alone in your worries about the lack of snow and warmer temperatures this winter. While one year alone doesn’t indicate a […]
Dear Eartha, I recently read a Washington Post article about the Doomsday Clock, and it talked a lot about climate change. The article really disturbed me, and I was wondering what I can do locally to help combat this issue? Jessica, Silverthorne Jessica, I read this article as well and was very intrigued. In my […]
