Dear Eartha, Last year, my neighbor installed solar panels on her roof, and she loves them. I’m interested in solar now, too. How do I get started? When you pause to think about it, solar energy is pretty rad. The most abundant source of energy on Earth, it powers nearly everything around us – growing the […]
Dear Eartha, I often see people at the grocery store purchasing two or three cases of bottled water. Don’t we have good drinking water here in the county? What’s with all the unnecessary plastic? In 2016, sales of bottled water surpassed soft drink sales in the United States. That year, the world was awakened to the […]
Dear Eartha, As the pandemic continues, I’m having a hard time staying motivated in my sustainable habits. It seems like we are just even further from tackling the issues of waste and our changing climate than ever before. I could use some motivation! Let me be your conservation cheerleader! Yes, the pandemic has impacted the environment […]
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 someone trying to bring sustainability into the workplace? While your efforts to live more sustainably at home are commendable, we’re very excited about your interest in environmental stewardship […]
Dear Eartha, during the COVID lock-down, I saw stories about clearer skies, cleaner waterways and our planet getting a break. How do we get back to normal without sacrificing these benefits? As the pandemic continues, we all have the natural desire for things to get “back to normal”. But, in our rush to recover and […]
Dear Eartha, my neighbors are already watering their lawns. I don’t want to waste water, but I don’t want to grow a field of rocks and weeds either. Do you have advice? As lawns come back to life, local water use slowly creeps up then explodes in the summertime. The worst part? The Environmental Protection […]
Dear Eartha, These are interesting times, to say the least. How do you recommend celebrating Earth Day this year? The coronavirus outbreak sure has put the kibosh on our collective fun – proms and graduations are cancelled, ski resorts are closed, happy hours with friends are now virtual. And Earth Day – my favorite holiday […]
Dear Eartha, the coronavirus outbreak has given me a lot of anxiety and it’s hard to think about conservation right now. What do you suggest? Have you seen the Building Hope ads in the paper – the ones that remind us that “It’s okay to not be okay?” That’s an important mantra to keep in […]
Dear Eartha, My family always carves pumpkins for Halloween but when the trick-or-treating is over, our pumpkins end up in the trash. Is there any other option for disposing of our spooky squash so we can make Halloween less wasteful? -Bridget, Breckenridge Thank you for your timely question, Bridget. With Halloween right around the corner, […]
Dear Eartha, I am so overwhelmed and discouraged by all the climate change news but also feel inspired by the action that is being taken. How much impact can one person really make on such a big issue? – Madeline, Blue River Madeline, I hear you. I get overwhelmed and discouraged sometimes, too. Climate change […]
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 […]
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