Dear Eartha, I’d love to help my workplace become more sustainable, but I don’t have a lot of time and it seems overwhelming. What do you recommend? Commercial buildings have a pretty big resource footprint. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Energy, businesses across the country account for 18% of total energy […]
Dear Eartha, Every year around the holidays, I consider getting rid of my old lights that don’t work anymore. Do I have any options in Summit County? What about the dying tree dropping needles all over my floor? The holidays have come and gone, and you might be wondering what to do with all the […]
Dear Eartha, I love the holidays. I love baking a ton of cookies, decorating my home, and wrapping gifts fit for a photoshoot. I realize it’s wasteful, but I’m not ready to give up my holiday traditions. Do you have any advice for me? There’s no shame in celebrating the holidays and sharing your giving […]
Dear Eartha, I’m trying to decrease my carbon footprint at home. I subscribe to a renewable electricity program but what do I do about heating with natural gas? I want to save, but I don’t want to live in an igloo! This is an excellent question to ponder as we enter heating season – or, […]
Dear Eartha, The looming wastefulness that often comes with the holidays puts a damper on my festive spirit. How can I mitigate the waste yet still make the holidays extra special for green-minded loved ones? Beyond profuse consumption and the myriad of plastic-based gifts that will inevitably spend the next thousand of years in a […]
Dear Eartha, I have heard about toxins that are in our ski waxes and other products. Is that true? What do I need to know? If you’re like me, these recent flurries have you unpacking your winter gear for the season and eagerly anticipating the feeling of gliding down fresh snow on newly waxed skis. Getting […]
Dear Eartha, As we begin to close doors and hunker down as the snow and cold temperatures set in, what cleaning products can we use to clear away summer dust and germs without making the house smell like bleach or vinegar for several weeks? There is no shortage of green cleaning supplies on the market, many […]
Dear Eartha, It snowed and my friends and I are getting stoked for winter! But they’re not as concerned about climate change as I am. Why does it seem like I’m the only one worried about the future of our favorite sport? Gotta love this time of year – when we all wait in anticipation […]
Dear Eartha, I loved all the fresh Colorado veggies offered this summer at the Dillon Farmer’s Market. Now that the market is wrapped up for 2021, how can I continue to find earth-friendly food while shopping for groceries? If you’re like me, you care about where your food comes from, and that means you probably […]
Dear Eartha, I was gifted some reusable produce bags, which are great for grocery shopping. But when I put my veggies in the fridge, none of it stays fresh. I like the idea of using less plastic, but it’s not working for me. Any tips? Reusable produce bags are an increasingly popular way to reduce plastic […]
Dear Eartha, I keep hearing about this plastic bag ban. How will this impact the businesses I frequent and myself personally? If you’ve shopped at the City Market in Dillon over the past few weeks, you might have noticed something missing at the checkout: plastic bags! If you haven’t heard about it yet, here’s the scoop: […]
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