Ask Eartha: Electric Vehicles vs. Hybrid Vehicles
Dear Eartha, I’m thinking about getting a more environmentally friendly vehicle that works with my Summit County lifestyle. I’m torn between a plug-in hybrid and a fully electric vehicle. What […]
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Ask Eartha: How do I recycle cereal boxes?
Dear Eartha, I try really hard to stay up to date with the local recycling rules, but I am never quite sure what to do with my cereal boxes. Are […]
Ask Eartha: What are professional sports doing for sustainability?
Dear Eartha, with football season kicking off this month, I am wondering what sustainable practices are taking place in the world of professional sports?The sports industry is no question a […]
Ask Eartha: How can we stay safe during heat waves?
Dear Eartha, it felt like every day this summer I heard about another heat wave or record-breaking temperatures. As summer temperatures rise, how do we keep our community cool and […]
Ask Eartha: Can you recycle vapes and e-cigarettes?
Dear Eartha, My coworker keeps throwing her e-cigarettes into our trash at work. I know they can’t go into regular recycling, but do they really go in the trash?When we […]
Ask Eartha: How can I make my beauty routine more sustainable?
Dear Eartha, I love my daily beauty routine, but I’m concerned about the waste and chemicals it produces. What steps can I take to make my skincare and makeup regimen […]
Ask Eartha: How can clothing be more sustainable?
Dear Eartha, I need to buy some new clothes, but I have heard that a lot of clothing is made poorly and ends up in the landfill when we are […]
Ask Eartha: Do Solar Panels Work in the Winter?
Dear Eartha, I’ve been thinking about getting solar panels for my home, but I’m curious about how they’ll perform in Summit County’s long winters. If the snow covers them up, […]
Ask Eartha: What do recycling grants do for our community?
Dear Eartha, I read about some new recycling grant projects in a recent article. What exactly will these recycling projects do for our community? Is it too late to apply […]
Ask Eartha: Is renewable energy more expensive?
Dear Eartha, why are power companies building more solar and wind farms? Isn’t renewable energy more expensive than coal or natural gas? It’s a common misconception that renewable electricity – like […]
Ask Eartha: How do I lower my environmental impact in my kitchen?
Dear Eartha, I spend every day around food, how do I lower my environmental impact when it comes to the world of food? An easy way to influence your environmental […]
