Ask Eartha: I need to purge all this junk. Where can I go?
Dear Eartha, I need to purge. My garage is filled with old paint and chemicals, and my closets are stuffed with clothing I haven’t touched in ages. Do I need […]
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Ask Eartha: Is there a simple way to measure the efficiency of my house?
Dear Eartha, The gas efficiency of my car matters a lot to me. It’s easy to understand miles per gallon. Is there a simple way to measure the efficiency of […]
Ask Eartha: What should I know about pay-as-you-throw programs in Summit County?
Dear Eartha, I’m a Breckenridge resident, and I missed the pay-as-you-throw forums earlier this month. It sounds like I will pay less if I choose the smallest trash bin. Is that correct? […]
Ask Eartha: How should I celebrate Earth Day on Saturday, April 22?
Dear Eartha, I love Earth Day. But it irks me when I see large fashion companies using this day of stewardship to sell cheap “Love Our Planet” t-shirts that require […]
Ask Eartha: Should I make the switch from a gas stovetop to an induction range in my kitchen?
Dear Eartha, I’ve heard a lot about induction cooking, but can anything really be better than gas?What’s better than cooking with gas? How about breathing clean air? Americans, on average, spend […]
Ask Eartha: Does a wet year mean we can relax on conservation efforts?
Dear Eartha, with all the rain last summer and snow this winter, can we all breathe a sigh of relief around the Colorado River and not worry about conservation so much? […]
Ask Eartha: It’s time for spring cleaning, so what do I do with all of these skis and snowboards?
Dear Eartha, it’s time for spring cleaning. I’m inundated with old skis and snowboards. Can I donate these? What are my options? Spring has officially arrived, and, if you’re like […]
Ask Eartha: Energy on the roof – use less, produce more
Dear Eartha, I’ve been looking for ways to bring my electricity bill down, and I keep hearing that my heat tape could be part of the problem. I’m tempted to […]
Ask Eartha: Party for the Planet sold out before I could get tickets. Who won the Green Scene Awards this year?
Dear Eartha, Party for the Planet sold out before I could get tickets. Who won the Green Scene Awards this year? While I’m sad to hear that you (and so […]
Ask Eartha: How to be environmentally friendly with ease
Dear Eartha, I want to become more environmentally responsible, but making major life changes feels overwhelming. How can a busy person get more involved without adding additional stress to their […]
Ask Eartha: ‘I know I should recycle used batteries but it seems like extra work. Does it matter if I throw them in the trash?’
Dear Eartha, I know I should recycle used batteries but it seems like extra work. Does it matter if I throw them in the trash? Batteries power an abundance of […]
