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More sustainably growing Asparagus?
One of the basic points of permacultural design and water usage is that bare soil is the single greatest source of loss of water in growing food. The principle of layering plants in space and time helps reduce the overall water consumption of a…
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Source for comparison of garbage companies sustainability efforts?
I am looking for a source for info on how effective their recycling programs are, how much gas they use based on spread of trucks to garages, their greening efforts etc. I live in New York, so even hearing about California or Germany would be…
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How sustainable are cargo airships compared to current cargo shipping methods?
After reading the article Super-zeppelin: Revolutionary airship may become cargo-carrying champion, where the authors describe the progress in research and development in
A functioning prototype of revolutionary airship is undergoing tests south of…
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Is Using Blankets to Insulate Doors and Windows Effective?
Are heavy blankets effective insulation when used over drafty windows as curtains or when hung in doors to shut off an unused space?
Is it more effective to seal the windows with plastic?
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What reuses are there for surplus building materials?
I am remodeling a room in my house and have a bunch of material that may end up in the garbage. I would be throwing away carpet, plaster and planks, trim and etc. I would like to not throw this stuff away if there is any clever/ helpful use for…
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Eliminating fleas on pets
I have an inside cat that periodically has flea problems. The fleas must be getting in via friends of mine that have pets. I believe the cat is allergic to flea bites because it gets bumps on its skin where it has been bitten. So, I have been…
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Solution To Cat Litter
I have a cat that is fixed and fully de-clawed. It is strictly an inside cat only and never goes outside. I buy regular cat litter from the store frequently. I would like to find an alternative. I have tried newspaper and the cat didn't like it…
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What to use as an alternative to store-bought hay?
Given the chance and with endless cashflow I would use store-bought hay everywhere. This keeps animals dry, they like to munch on it and it also reduces the smell for those animals (like ducks) that like to splash water everywhere.
However this is…
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Organic aphid control on houseplants
What is the best option that's going to be safe for children/pets and require the least amount of reapplication?
I'm looking for something that has little to no phytotoxicity between plant species.
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Are there any 'home-grown' substances that can be used to clean carpet stains?
I've heard of using walnuts to remove scratches on wooden furniture. Are there any plants that can be grown or foraged that have the ability to remove dirt/stains from carpets?
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Permaculture and crop rotation?
In designing an allotment to fit in with permaculture principles how does crop rotation work with the 7 levels especially since canopy and sub canopy plants tend to be trees/shrubs.
Should one not rotate crops at all ? Is it that when planting…
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How to pick furniture and carpeting that is safe for a home with low ventilation?
To improve energy efficiency, many homes are now made to reduce and control the amount of fresh air that is circulated from outside.
However, I'm told that many cushions used in couches and materials used in flooring such as carpeting emits…
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What are the Carbon-Nitrogen ratios of common household wastes?
Making a good compost requires the right Carbon-Nitrogen ratio of the mixture. But most of the compostable household wastes don't have an ideal 25-30:1 ratio and we call them "greens" or "browns". And each of those has a different C:N ratio and…
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To which container do the cotton things belong?
I have a problem what to do with used cotton clothing (socks etc.).
I live in Germany, I have the following choices
glass - obviously not the case
paper - could cotton be converted into maculature?
valuable materials - designed for plastics, metal…
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Sustainable way to get rid of rats?
Here where I live, there is a food store located beside my home.
Due to that, there is a problem with rats and because of the rats, lots of other problems occur. They cut up many things and defile the food. So I want to get rid of this problem.…
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