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 […]
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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: How Compost is Made Locally
Dear Eartha, I recently bought compost from SCRAP for my flower beds. Is it safe to put in my herb garden, too? What’s the environmental benefit of using this instead […]
ASK EARTHA: Combatting Climate Change
Dear Eartha, I’ve heard that to avoid the scariest impacts of climate change, we humans need to limit warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. Are we doing enough to get there? […]
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: How to recycle or donate clothing
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 […]
ASK EARTHA: What should I do with all the leaves in my yard?
Dear Eartha, the brightly colored autumn leaves are beautiful on the trees, but I know they will soon fall to the ground and the yard work begins. How can I […]
Ask Eartha: How Can I Be More Sustainable When I Visit Summit County?
Dear Eartha, I love visiting Summit County but wish I could be more sustainable when I’m there. What can I do as a visitor to reduce my impact next time […]
Ask Eartha: Tips For a Sustainable Summer Shindig
Dear Eartha, I’m throwing a few parties this summer and I would like to make them as green as possible. Do you have any ideas on how I can reduce […]
