Ask Eartha: Vehicle Idling
Dear Eartha, I don’t have a garage, and it’s been really cold lately. I always let my car warm up for 10 – 15 minutes, but I feel guilty about […]
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Ask Eartha: Circular Economies
Dear Eartha, what is a circular economy? Are there any local examples? Great question, as this is a term that I hope we all hear more about in the future. […]
Ask Eartha: Energy conserving New Year’s resolutions
Dear Eartha, What can I do to conserve energy in 2024? As we bid farewell to another year and welcome the promise of a new one, it’s essential to reflect […]
Ask Eartha: Help Me Sort Through All Of This Holiday Mess
Dear Eartha, As the holidays roll on, I’m dealing with loads of torn wrapping paper, gifts I’ll never use, and food I won’t devour on my own. Can you help […]
Ask Eartha: How to give your Christmas tree a second life
Dear Eartha, Each year my family cuts down our own Christmas tree, but we are never sure what to do with it after the Holidays. What is the best way […]
Ask Eartha: Are Businesses Doing Their Part for Sustainability?
Dear Eartha, I’ve been noticing the strides our residents are making towards sustainability, but what about our businesses? From glass recycling and selling eco-friendly products to the adoption of LEDs […]
Ask Eartha: Why can’t we recycle berry containers in Summit County?
Dear Eartha, My sister recycles berry containers at her house on the Front Range. Why aren’t they accepted in Summit County? The short answer is that berry containers are not […]
Ask Eartha: What is climate equity?
Dear Eartha, What is climate equity? Take a few moments and imagine that you live somewhere else. Instead of mountains in your backyard, there’s block after block of buildings — […]
Ask Eartha: Let’s talk about producer responsibility
Dear Eartha, I have recently heard of extended producer responsibility in the world of recycling. What exactly does this mean? For the state of Colorado, extended producer responsibility is happening […]
Ask Eartha: How the energy transition and energy efficiency support healthy living
Dear Eartha, A friend recently told me that environmental health is public health. We don’t have any power plants in Summit County, so how does that relate to me? Human […]
Ask Eartha: Say goodbye to the scrap metal bins
Dear Eartha, I saw signs at the recycling center that the scrap metal bins are being removed in a couple months — what’s the deal? What you saw was not […]
