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Ask Eartha: Help Me Sort Through All Of This Holiday Mess
Dear Eartha, As the holidays roll on, I’m dealing with loads of torn wrapping paper, gifts I’ll never use, and food I won’t devour on my own. Can you help […]
Ask Eartha: How to give your Christmas tree a second life
Dear Eartha, Each year my family cuts down our own Christmas tree, but we are never sure what to do with it after the Holidays. What is the best way […]
Ask Eartha: Let’s talk about producer responsibility
Dear Eartha, I have recently heard of extended producer responsibility in the world of recycling. What exactly does this mean? For the state of Colorado, extended producer responsibility is happening […]
Ask Eartha: How the energy transition and energy efficiency support healthy living
Dear Eartha, A friend recently told me that environmental health is public health. We don’t have any power plants in Summit County, so how does that relate to me? Human […]
Ask Eartha: The ins and outs of glass recycling
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 […]
Ask Eartha: How to repair instead of replace
Dear Eartha, Now that I understand the limited options for recycling clothing and gear, I’ve been wondering – are there any good repair options in Summit County? I love the […]
Ask Eartha: Talking about sustainable camping
Dear Eartha, I am ready to roast some marshmallows without toasting the planet. How can I embark on an eco-friendly camping adventure? I recently returned from camping with pockets full […]
Ask Eartha: Understanding the Universal Recycling Ordinance
Dear Eartha, I’m on the board for my homeowners association, and we’re trying to figure out the new recycling rules in Frisco. Right now, the shared waste enclosure for our […]
Ask Eartha: Top 4 recycling mistakes
Here in Summit County, the High Country Conservation Center helps residents improve their recycling with on-the-ground education. Maybe you saw Christy Turner, the center’s recycling specialist, at one of the […]
Ask Eartha: Is there a simple way to measure the efficiency of my house?
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 […]