Ask Eartha: Why is recycling so different in Summit?
Dear Eartha, On a recent vacation to Summit County, I noticed that the items accepted in my condo recycling bin were much more limited than what we can recycle at […]
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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: 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: 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 […]
Ask Eartha: ‘I keep seeing solar panels pop up on all my neighbors’ roofs. How do I figure out if solar is a good option for my home?’
Dear Eartha, I keep seeing solar panels pop up on all my neighbors’ roofs. How do I figure out if solar is a good option for my home? Seems like […]
Ask Eartha: ‘Why is my utility bill so high?’ Plus ways to save.
Dear Eartha, my monthly utility bills have gone through the roof the past few months. I’m not doing anything dramatically different, so why are my bills so much higher? Is […]
Ask Eartha: ‘Aren’t we all just doomed anyway?’ No, but it’s easy to fall for doomscrolling.
Dear Eartha, headlines about the declining Colorado River, and extreme weather being a ‘new normal’ makes me wonder what difference it actually makes to change our lifestyles. Aren’t we all […]
Ask Eartha: Take care of your gear and it will take care of you (and the planet)
Dear Eartha, I love skiing and get outside almost every day during the winter. With that much shredding, I am noticing a lot of wear and tear on my skis and […]
Ask Eartha: Keep holiday waste out of the landfill
Dear Eartha, I’m ready to take my holiday decorations down and don’t want to sacrifice a ski day in the process. What options do I have to easily recycle some […]
