ASK EARTHA: Getting Kids into Climate Action
Dear Eartha, recent news about climate change has got me thinking about my role as a parent and how to teach my kids about environmental stewardship. How can Summit County […]
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ASK EARTHA: How to Make Your Business More Sustainable
Dear Eartha, I’ve been striving to live more sustainably over the past few years and want to make a better effort at my business. What tips do you have for […]
ASK EARTHA: Local Plastic Bag Bans Are in Effect
Dear Eartha, I keep hearing about this plastic bag ban. How will this impact the businesses I frequent and myself personally? If you’ve shopped at the City Market in Dillon over […]
ASK EARTHA: What’s Going On With Lake Mead?
Dear Eartha, I came across a recent headline that said Lake Mead is experiencing a historic water shortage – what’s going on!? There’s no question about it – the West […]
ASK EARTHA: Reduce Food Waste while Supporting your Neighbors
Dear Eartha, The kale I planted in my garden is going crazy, and there’s no way I can eat it all. There’s no issue with me composting it, right? Congrats […]
ASK EARTHA: How to Efficiently Cool Your Home
Dear Eartha, Is it just me, or does it feel hotter this summer? Am I crazy for thinking about getting an air conditioner? As rapper Nelly presaged, “It’s getting hot […]
Ask Eartha: Green Transportation Options
Dear Eartha, My goal this year is to reduce my carbon footprint by driving less, but it’s not always easy. What tips do you have? The level of convenience that […]
ASK EARTHA: Protect Trails During Mud Season
Dear Eartha, I’m over winter. I can’t wait to get out to hammer some dirt. Is it OK if I hit the trails even if they’re muddy? The short answer is […]
ASK EARTHA: Town Clean-Up and Disposing of Household Hazardous Waste
Dear Eartha, I did so many house and closet cleaning projects during lockdown, now I am overrun with paint, electronics, and clothing – I just don’t know what to do! […]
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: Plastic Bag Ban
Dear Eartha, I heard that plastic bags might get banned in Colorado. Is that true? What’s the timeline? Earlier this winter, the Dillon Town Council opted to ban plastic bags and […]
