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Can a bag of non-organic potatoes that have gone bad be used to mulch an organic garden?
I have a big bag of potatoes I bought that aren't organic and I didn't eat all of them. They have reached a point where they really aren't worth the trouble to use for food. Can I cut them up and use them to fertilize/mulch my organic garden…
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Is there a way to remove cockroaches without having to use poison?
My parent's house has a pretty bad case of the cockroaches currently and I'm wondering if there is an eco-friendly way to deal with them. I don't find the use of poisons appealing at all seeing as this is the room where all our food is prepared…
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Where can I find sustainable investments?
I'm currently into lowering as much as possible my consumption of expendable goods. This has already had an effect on my daily expenses: I buy in short-cycle and second-hand, and as I have a relatively high income, I keep having spare money at the…
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Non-Biodegradable Glitter
How can I dispose of a box full of non-biodegradable glitter in an ecologically friendly way? Everything i read about melting or burning plastic gives me conflicting information about toxins and i don't want to just throw it in the bin so the tiny…
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Which has a smaller footprint -- canned or frozen vegetables?
When fresh vegetables aren't an option, many sources indicate that frozen vegetables are generally better than canned (see here, here, and here, for example).
However, how do the environmental impacts compare? I can think of a few pros and cons for…
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Heat Recovery Ventilator HRV, metal vs paper core?
Which one is more efficient and has longer operating life, thin metal or nano paper core in a HRV?
It will be used in a Nordic country.
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I'm searching for a heat recovery ventilator.
I am not aware of what kind of Core are they using here in…
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Why the eco-friendly soy ink is not abundent on the market?
From time to time I see on different papers "Printed with eco-friendly ink," so I assume that it is the soy-based ink. I have read a bit about it, and the opinions about soy-ink being eco-friendly are split, but I would say that it's definitely…
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Energy saving "bonus" for apartment renters
I live in an apartment building with three units, but only one gas meter, one electric meter, and one water meter. As a result, there is no inherent incentive to save water and energy, and no fair way to allocate utility expenses among residents.…
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Relative merits of 'milkman' glass vs. 'supermarket' plastic milk bottles?
(A question with looking for answers from a UK perspective, preferably)
Does anyone have any pointers to, or have the knowledge to answer, the question of the larger-scale environmental arguments weighing the balance between the classic home…
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Being a sustainable Digital Nomad in a Van - First Steps
I am considering the purchase of a retrofitted Ford Transit with a Diesel motor to have a more flexible option for travel and accomodation.
Since I aspire to reduce my footprint (and increase my handprint) whilst aiming for this lifestyle change, i…
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Which is more sustainable for eyewear/spectacles : Glass lenses or Fiber-plastic lenses?
I am about to get my first pair of spectacles. From where I am, glass lenses need a frame. Fiber-plastic lenses can be frameless. It's well known Fiber lenses are much more durable and longlasting. However, between the two, which is more sustainable…
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Is it worth washing a plastic bag to reuse it?
As I ask myself the question and start thinking about it, I realise it might be obvious that it is worth it. But I thought I'd ask anyway as someone might have a nice analysis to share.
The other day, I cleaned a lightweight plastic bag (I don't…
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Solar/battery powered portable freezer or fridge?
Well, last week we got hit by cat 5 hurricane Maria. So I'm thinking, one of the things I miss the most right now is ice.
Considering the amount of sunlight that we have, does a battery-powered portable freezer that can be charged by sunlight…
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What is a low-toxic way to kill yellow Jackets?
Yellow jackets (technically a kind of wasp) can be very annoying when trying to eat outside as they are attracted to food, and especially to meats. When there are lots of them, if you are not careful, you can even take a bite with one on your food.…
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Ideas for Altoid cans?
My wife is 'addicted' to Altoids. We have hundreds of empty cans and have already recycled thousands. I was thinking I could put them to good use at home. Looking for ideas.
'altoid tins' by 'secret agent josephine' on Flickr
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