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Ask Eartha: Electrifying the Future

Dear Eartha, I’m trying to decrease my carbon footprint at home. I subscribe to a renewable electricity program but what do I do about heating with natural gas? I want to save, but I don’t want to live in an igloo! This is an excellent question to ponder as we enter heating season – or, […]

Ask Eartha: Turn Gratitude into Action

Dear Eartha, I was so thankful to be able to gather for the Thanksgiving holiday, and my family expressed the same. But when I see all the holiday trash and wastefulness, all those thank yous for all that we have feel a little empty. Do you have any advice for me? In this holiday season […]

Ask Eartha: Sustainable Holiday Gifts

Dear Eartha, The looming wastefulness that often comes with the holidays puts a damper on my festive spirit. How can I mitigate the waste yet still make the holidays extra special for green-minded loved ones? Beyond profuse consumption and the myriad of plastic-based gifts that will inevitably spend the next thousand of years in a […]

Ask Eartha: America Recycles Day

Dear Eartha, I just moved here for the season and my condo doesn’t have recycling. What’s up with that? Is there anything I can do with my recyclables? Kudos to you for caring about your new home and community! Also, great timing. Today is America Recycles Day. November 15 marks the day that the Environmental […]

Ask Eartha: Eco-friendly Ski Wax

Dear Eartha, I have heard about toxins that are in our ski waxes and other products. Is that true? What do I need to know? If you’re like me, these recent flurries have you unpacking your winter gear for the season and eagerly anticipating the feeling of gliding down fresh snow on newly waxed skis. Getting […]

Ask Eartha: Sustainable Grocery Shopping

Dear Eartha, I loved all the fresh Colorado veggies offered this summer at the Dillon Farmer’s Market. Now that the market is wrapped up for 2021, how can I continue to find earth-friendly food while shopping for groceries? If you’re like me, you care about where your food comes from, and that means you probably […]

ASK EARTHA: How To Waste Less Food

Dear Eartha, I was gifted some reusable produce bags, which are great for grocery shopping. But when I put my veggies in the fridge, none of it stays fresh. I like the idea of using less plastic, but it’s not working for me. Any tips?  Reusable produce bags are an increasingly popular way to reduce plastic […]