Dear Eartha, Why can’t we put glass in the recycling at my residence in Frisco? It’s not a problem at my home in Houston. Is there someplace nearby where I can recycle my glass? Having different rules for recycling from state to state, or city to city, can be confusing. The most important thing is […]
Dear Eartha, My boiler is old and I’ve been told it might not last much longer. Do I get a higher efficiency boiler or are there other heating options to consider? I don’t know where to start! The decision to replace an old natural gas boiler is a significant crossroads in a homeowner’s journey. It’s […]
Dear Eartha, I am interested in buying an electric car and am trying to figure out all the rebates, but it’s so confusing. Help! As someone doing her own electric vehicle shopping, I know firsthand that navigating through the rebates and incentives can be a real head-scratcher. But fear not — we’ve got this. Federal […]
Thursday, August 24th | 9:00 am High Country Conservation Center (HC3) in partnership with Summit County Resource Allocation Park (SCRAP) invites Summit County residents to a public tour of the SCRAP on Thursday, August 24th at 9:00AM. Attendees will learn all about local recycling and Summit County’s one and only landfill. Residents will meet the […]
Have you heard about the Universal Recycling Ordinance but don’t know where to start? Join High Country Conservation Center to learn more about the Universal Recycling Ordinance and how it impacts your place of business or HOA in Breckenridge or Frisco. Come meet the folks at HC3 who can help you come into compliance and […]
Dear Eartha, now that the sun has returned, some of my grass is scorched. The shaded parts are okay, but not the areas in full sun. Help! A rainy spring wore many of us down, yet now that the sun has returned, I miss the soothing sounds of rain on my rooftop. With the official […]
Dear Eartha, The gas efficiency of my car matters a lot to me. It’s easy to understand miles per gallon. Is there a simple way to measure the efficiency of my house, too? When it comes to making purchases, we all want to ensure that we’re getting the best value for our money. That’s why […]
Dear Eartha, I’m a Breckenridge resident, and I missed the pay-as-you-throw forums earlier this month. It sounds like I will pay less if I choose the smallest trash bin. Is that correct? Any tips to help me get there? I’ve got a family of four and I’m not sure if a smaller bin is realistic. You are […]
Dear Eartha, I’ve heard a lot about induction cooking, but can anything really be better than gas? What’s better than cooking with gas? How about breathing clean air? Americans, on average, spend 90% of their lives indoors. That may come as a surprise since so many Summit County folks don’t skew “average American” when it comes […]
Dear Eartha, I’ve been looking for ways to bring my electricity bill down, and I keep hearing that my heat tape could be part of the problem. I’m tempted to turn it off, but isn’t heat tape necessary? You don’t have to look very far in Summit County to spot one of two things: a […]
Dear Eartha, Party for the Planet sold out before I could get tickets. Who won the Green Scene Awards this year? While I’m sad to hear that you (and so many others) missed out on the 34th annual Party for the Planet, I was thrilled to see an outpouring of community support for the environment. The […]
