ASK EARTHA: Getting Kids into Climate Action
Dear Eartha, recent news about climate change has got me thinking about my role as a parent and how to teach my kids about environmental stewardship. How can Summit County […]
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ASK EARTHA: Beware of Greenwashing
Dear Eartha, I recently ordered laundry detergent sheets to reduce my plastic consumption, but the items arrived in a giant plastic envelope and the sheets were inside yet another plastic […]
ASK EARTHA: How to Make Your Business More Sustainable
Dear Eartha, I’ve been striving to live more sustainably over the past few years and want to make a better effort at my business. What tips do you have for […]
ASK EARTHA: Local Plastic Bag Bans Are in Effect
Dear Eartha, I keep hearing about this plastic bag ban. How will this impact the businesses I frequent and myself personally? If you’ve shopped at the City Market in Dillon over […]
ASK EARTHA: A Solution for Plastic Pollution
Dear Eartha, it seems impossible to not buy products covered in plastic packaging. It’s so frustrating because most of it is not recyclable. Is there a way out of this […]
ASK EARTHA: What’s Going On With Lake Mead?
Dear Eartha, I came across a recent headline that said Lake Mead is experiencing a historic water shortage – what’s going on!? There’s no question about it – the West […]
ASK EARTHA: Reduce Food Waste while Supporting your Neighbors
Dear Eartha, The kale I planted in my garden is going crazy, and there’s no way I can eat it all. There’s no issue with me composting it, right? Congrats […]
ASK EARTHA: How to Efficiently Cool Your Home
Dear Eartha, Is it just me, or does it feel hotter this summer? Am I crazy for thinking about getting an air conditioner? As rapper Nelly presaged, “It’s getting hot […]
ASK EARTHA: What we are Losing to Climate Crisis
Dear Eartha, I know that changes to the climate are real but they’re not really affecting my life. (I love this warmer weather!) What do I really have to lose? […]
Ask Eartha: Green Transportation Options
Dear Eartha, My goal this year is to reduce my carbon footprint by driving less, but it’s not always easy. What tips do you have? The level of convenience that […]
ASK EARTHA: How Compost is Made Locally
Dear Eartha, I recently bought compost from SCRAP for my flower beds. Is it safe to put in my herb garden, too? What’s the environmental benefit of using this instead […]
