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Dear Eartha, What’s going on with clothing donations and recycling? I heard everything was put on hold due to COVID. I’ve got some old clothes and kid stuff and I’m hoping someone can use it. [...]

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 [...]

Dear Eartha, I try to avoid plastic when I go grocery shopping, but it seems practically impossible. What can I do? The grocery store can be stressful enough remembering COVID-19 precautions, [...]

Dear Eartha, How can I give great gifts this holiday while still being sustainable? The holiday season is here and with it a parade of pressure to buy, give, and consume. The marketing machine of [...]

Dear Eartha, I am hosting a holiday dinner at my home this year, and I want it to be focused on sustainability. How do I make my feast zero waste?  During the holidays, we eat and drink a lot, [...]

Dear Eartha, The school year is about to start, and I am wondering, how I can get my children ready for the school year while keeping sustainability in mind? -Katelyn, Dillon That is an excellent [...]

Dear Eartha, I recently received a package with white peanuts that dissolve in water.  I assume they are made of starch or at least I’ve heard of that.  Can I compost them? – Diane, [...]

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, Keystone What an excellent question, [...]

Dear Eartha, I’m reworking some garden and landscape beds this year and would like to be especially water-wise. I’m intrigued by a method called hügelkultur. Does this work well in our area? [...]

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, [...]