Ask Eartha: DIY home energy improvements you can do before winter
Dear Eartha, We’ve had some chilly nights recently and some of my friends have already turned the heat on in their homes. Do you have any low-cost suggestions for keeping […]
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Ask Eartha: How can I take steps to reduce food waste?
Dear Eartha, I heard that 30% to 40% percent of food in the United States is wasted. That’s a lot! What can I do to contribute less to the waste […]
Ask Eartha: How can I get others to care about water conservation?
Dear Eartha, even with all the rain, my neighbor’s sprinklers are running every day. It drives me crazy. Is there anything I can do? It’s downright discouraging to see sprinklers […]
Ask Eartha: How can I take care of the planet if I travel frequently?
Dear Eartha, I am concerned about climate change, but I also love to travel. Do I need to give up flying to protect the planet? Flygskam – it’s a newly […]
Ask Eartha: What can I do with my surplus veggies from my garden?
Dear Eartha, I have never planted my own veggie garden before, but I took the leap this year! Growing my own veggies already brings me so much joy and now […]
Ask Eartha: How Can I Compost?
Unbeknownst to many, when uneaten food, vegetable peelings or any organic material is left to rot, it releases methane — a greenhouse gas even more potent than carbon dioxide. This gas is a […]
Ask Eartha: What is Insulation?
Dear Eartha, I know insulation is something you need in your house to keep you warm. But if I’m being honest, I don’t even know what it looks like. What […]
Ask Eartha: How can I be sustainable with a newborn baby?
Dear Eartha, I’ve got a new baby at home, and he creates a lot of waste! I try to live as sustainably as possible, but how can I maintain this […]
Ask Eartha: What types of lightbulbs are best for me?
Dear Eartha, I heard a rumor that certain types of lightbulbs are going to be banned soon. What gives? You heard right! As of 2023, incandescent lightbulbs are banned in the United […]
Ask Eartha: Can I recycle my ratty old clothes?
Dear Eartha, I have a bunch of clothing that isn’t in good enough shape to be donated but I don’t want to send it to the landfill. Are there options […]
Ask Eartha: Hard-to-Recycle Items
Dear Eartha, I was surprised to learn I could recycle my mattresses for free in Summit County. What other hard-to-recycle items around my home should I know about? It may […]
