Dear Eartha, business is booming in Summit County, and I want to get in on the action and pursue my dream of opening a small business in my mountain community. I am wondering what steps I can take to be sure to start an eco-friendly business. What suggestions do you have?It’s so exciting that you […]
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 cars provide can deter us from considering other transportation options. If you have access to a personal vehicle your brain is probably on auto-pilot to […]
Dear Eartha, how can I go green this Valentine’s Day? Ah, Valentine’s Day. Whether you celebrate it, ignore it or wonder why it became a holiday at all, it’s an opportunity to acknowledge and appreciate those we love. Let’s not forget to give Mother Earth our love, too! Holidays like this one push us to […]
Dear Eartha, I’d like to decrease my carbon footprint. I have a good understanding of how to decrease my home energy use, and I know that I can buy renewable electricity from Xcel Energy. I’m also trying to purchase less, waste less, and eat less meat. But I can’t afford an electric car right now, […]
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