Dear Eartha, With our water situation so critical, why are there not more water restrictions being placed on our community? Summit County temperatures shot up in recent weeks and I’ve noticed a lot more sprinkler systems running at all times of the day. Midday watering is not only wasteful, it’s against the rules for you […]
Dear Eartha, I love visiting Summit County but wish I could be more sustainable when I’m there. What can I do as a visitor to reduce my impact next time I visit? – Pam, Steamboat Springs Pam, your question comes at a great time. Summit County summers are bursting with bikers, hikers, boaters and festival-goers. […]
Dear Eartha, It’s the last week of school! I’m excited for my kids to spend quality time outdoors this summer, but I’d also like them to give back to the community. Do you have any suggestions? – Carly, Dillon Carly, what a great idea! Volunteering is an excellent habit to instill in young people, and […]
Dear Eartha, I have been doing some spring cleaning around the house but now I have all this stuff and I don’t know what to do with it. How do I dispose of it responsibly? –Michelle, Breckenridge Michelle, we are so glad you asked because the Annual Recycling Event is this Saturday, May 18. The event is […]
Dear Eartha, I recently visited a friend in the Front Range, and her community is doing a lot to fight climate change. What’s going on in Summit County? -Michelle, Frisco Michelle, I love having the opportunity to chat about climate not only because it’s such an important issue for the global community, but also because […]
Dear Eartha, I love skiing, but I also understand the environmental impacts (energy, transportation, waste, etc.). Are the local resorts doing anything to decrease their footprints? –Jack, Keystone Jack, thank you for the great question. Many of us live in the mountains because we like to recreate outside. In the winter you’ll find locals – […]
Dear Eartha, Today is Black Friday, the busiest shopping day of the year, and I’m concerned about the environmental impacts of all the packaging waste and its effect on the Summit County landfill. What can we do about all of this overconsumption and waste? A recent survey by the National Retail Federation estimated that over […]
Dear Eartha, I’ve heard multiple “green energy” terms tossed around recently. What’s the difference between clean energy and renewable energy, and what are the benefits? – Martha, Dillon Thanks for your question, Martha. While the terms “clean energy” and “renewable energy” are often interchangeable, they don’t necessarily mean the same thing all of the time. […]
Dear Eartha, After my recent ACL surgery, I have lots of extra painkillers left and don’t know what to do with them. My grandmother advised me to just flush my unused medications down the toilet, but I feel this might be bad for the environment. Is that the case? – Jennifer, Frisco Jennifer, you are […]
Dear Eartha, I’ve heard of an upcoming campaign called Fix-A-Leak Week. I live near the Blue River and have a passion for conserving our limited water resources in the Mountain West. How can I take part? I appreciate your interest in water conservation! I, too, have a penchant for limiting my household’s water consumption, and […]
Dear Eartha, My home is absolutely freezing in the winter. My energy bills are through the roof and I don’t have the funds to make any major improvements. What can I do to make my home more comfortable while saving some coin? -Jillian, Blue River We field this question all the time at the High […]
