Ask Eartha: Energy efficiency could be cheaper than you think
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 […]
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Ask Eartha: Is Flushing Extra Painkillers Down the Toilet Bad for the Environment?
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 […]
Ask Eartha: How Can I Take Part in Fix A Leak Week?
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 […]
Ask Eartha: How Can I Create a Zero Waste Goal for My Company?
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 […]
Ask Eartha: How Do I Cut Down on Heating Costs Without Breaking the Bank?
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 […]
Ask Eartha: Are Warmer Temperatures & Lower Snowpack a Growing Trend?
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 […]
Ask Eartha: How Do I Combat Climate Change Locally?
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 […]
Common Recycling Questions
Dear Eartha, I’m just getting into the habit of recycling, and I have a few questions for you. Do I need to rinse out containers before I put them in […]
Ask Eartha: What Should I Know About Radon?
Dear Eartha, Some of my neighbors have tested for radon in their homes and are now working to remedy issues they have found. What should I know about radon, and […]
How to Mitigate Post-Holiday Waste
Dear Eartha, My family had a great holiday, but we have some gift items that we’d like to return. What happens to those returns when I take them back to […]
Can You Recycle Wrapping Paper?
Hi, Eartha, I’m wondering how we should dispose of our wrapping paper this holiday season? One of the joys of the holiday season is giving! However, all that “giving” is […]
