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 […]
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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 […]
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, […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Ask Eartha: How to Get Started Composting
Dear Eartha, I’ve always wanted to compost, but I’m afraid of the smell and attracting wildlife. How can I get started? – Sara, Blue RiverSara, this is such an important question. […]
