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Ask Eartha: How Can I Compost?
Unbeknownst to many, when uneaten food, vegetable peelings or any organic material is left to rot, it releases methane — a greenhouse gas even more potent than carbon dioxide. This gas is a leading contributor to climate change. In fact, the Environmental Protection Agency estimates that each year, food waste in the U.S. alone produces 170 million metric tons […]
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: Sustainable Halloween Tips
Dear Eartha, my Halloween pumpkin is a drooping mess, and what should I do with all this candy? This is the time of year when Halloween pumpkins turn really spooky. Oozing, collapsing and growing all manner of fungi. And yes, you CAN compost the moldy mess for free, Oct. 27 – Nov 17th at the Breckenridge, […]
ASK EARTHA: Recycle Your Food Scraps in Summit County
Dear Eartha, I love recycling my food scraps because it saves me space in my trash can and I feel good shrinking my environmental impact. I have noticed recently though, that trash is starting to get dumped into the food scrap bins. It’s so discouraging. Is there anything we can do?Even if you’re a kitchen […]
ASK EARTHA: Gardening in the Mountains
Dear Eartha Steward, I would love to grow my own vegetable garden, but I don’t know much about gardening in the mountains. I feel like it would be really good for me to do this! How do you suggest I get started? Growing vegetables in our mountain climate is entirely possible … as long as […]
ASK EARTHA: How to Reduce Food Waste
Dear Eartha, I recently joined the Food Scrap Program and it made me realize how much food I’m wasting. Is it a big deal since my leftovers end up as compost? Nice work keeping your food scraps out of the landfill! For most people, it is normal to discard old leftovers or that expired cheese […]
ASK EARTHA: How Do I Keep Wildlife Out of My Food Scrap Bin?
Dear Eartha, I’m concerned about raccoons getting into my food scrap bin. How can I prevent that? Food scraps attracting wildlife is a legitimate concern in our area! Thanks to the 1A/Strong Future initiative that passed in November 2018, the Summit County Food Scrap Recycling program is now free to County residents. That means you can […]
ASK EARTHA: Is my recycling actually getting recycled?
Dear Eartha, Is my recycling actually getting recycled? I’ve read about some cities getting rid of their recycling programs, and others who are trashing their recycling. What happens to my recycling after I bring it to the drop-off center? -Meghan, Frisco Meghan, please know this – the recyclables you bring to the Summit County drop-off […]
Ask Eartha: Why should I collect my food scraps?
Dear Eartha, I heard that the local food scrap recycling program is now free to Summit County residents. What’s the big deal with composting my food scraps and how can I participate? Great question! You heard correct, the Summit County Food Scrap Recycling program is now free to Summit County residents, thanks to funding from […]
Ask Eartha: Why we don’t want our trash to ‘break down’ in the landfill?
Dear Eartha, I have a friend who tells me I should compost my food waste. But doesn’t the food I throw away break down in the landfill anyway? – Maggie, Keystone What an excellent question, Maggie! You’re not alone in thinking that it’s beneficial for items to break down in landfills. But what’s the truth? […]
