Dear Eartha, I noticed someone dumping what looked like garbage in the glass bin at our recycling center. I tried to get it out but couldn’t reach it. I’m concerned this causes all of it to get trashed! What actually happens in these situations? We all have heard that tossing materials in bins where they […]
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, I already recycle and had an energy audit on my home. With the new year ahead of us, I’d like to step up my commitment to the environment. What can I do that will be most impactful? – Maddie, Dillon Happy New Year, Maddie. I’m excited that you’re ready to act — our planet […]
Dear Eartha, I have accumulated a variety of automotive fluids from different cars and dirt bikes. Where and how can these be recycled in Summit County? – Zach, Breckenridge Zach, your question is an important one, and thank you for being a good steward of our environment by recycling your automotive fluids. Did you know […]
Dear Eartha, I saw that recycling is up for vote this November through ballot initiative 1A. I already recycle and I don’t understand why it’s lumped with all these other things. Can you shed a little light? – Jared, Silverthorne Jared, thank you so much for your question — it’s so important to understand the […]
Dear Eartha, I understand we cannot put paper towels in the compost up here because it is food scraps only, so I was wondering which kind of cleaning cloth (or towel) is most environmentally friendly. Can you help? – Daryl, Blue River What a great reminder that something as small as a cleaning cloth can […]
Dear Eartha, I heard China is no longer accepting a lot of America’s recycling, so it is piling up and being sent to landfills instead. What can we do about this? Thanks for your question, Anne. We all want our recyclables to be repurposed and reused. If you’ve ever approached a recycling bin with an […]
Hey Eartha, I saw a lot of people in green shirts at the Frisco BBQ and they were helping people recycle. They said they were striving for “zero waste.” What does that mean? —Dorothy from Blue River Hi Dorothy, I hope you enjoyed some scrumptious BBQ and I am so glad you noticed the zero […]
Dear Eartha,Recycling has been in the news lately, and it reminded me about a thread I saw on Facebook last year. Can you set the record straight — what happens to my recyclables after I put them out on the curb?Sarah, BreckenridgeThanks for your question, Sarah. I set my recycling container on the curb just […]
Dear Eartha, I recently read about a new hostel-style hotel being built in Silverthorne and the owner’s goal of diverting 80-90 percent of the old building materials away from the landfill. Can you tell me more about “green” demolition? Jake, Silverthorne Jake, let me first start by saying this is super exciting news for Summit […]
Dear Eartha, I have an old TV, a pile of clothes, some unused medication, and a bottle of fertilizer collecting dust around my garage, what do I do with these things? — Bailey, Dillon Valley Bailey, we are so glad you asked because the annual recycling event is this weekend, Saturday, May 19. The event […]
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