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. […]
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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: 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: 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: 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: A Guide to Boiler Replacement
Dear Eartha, My boiler is old and I’ve been told it might not last much longer. Do I get a higher efficiency boiler or are there other heating options to […]
Ask Eartha: Breaking down EV incentives
Dear Eartha, I am interested in buying an electric car and am trying to figure out all the rebates, but it’s so confusing. Help! As someone doing her own electric […]
Ask Eartha: Understanding the Universal Recycling Ordinance
Dear Eartha, I’m on the board for my homeowners association, and we’re trying to figure out the new recycling rules in Frisco. Right now, the shared waste enclosure for our […]
Ask Eartha: Disposing of your yard waste
Dear Eartha, I’ve started putzing around my yard, gathering leaves, trimming trees and stacking branches. How does the free Summit County Chipping Program work? What should I do with the […]
Ask Eartha: My friend’s energy efficiency project was paid for by a local program. How can I sign up?
Dear Eartha, A friend of mine mentioned that she did some energy efficiency work at her house and that the whole project was paid for by a local program. How […]
Ask Eartha: Grass struggles? Artificial turf isn’t the solution. Here’s why.
Dear Eartha, I’m struggling to keep my grass growing, and I’m considering artificial turf for my kids and dog. Is this a good option? It seems like we’ve all seen […]
