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Transplanting mature high bush blueberries
This past spring I was given 2 mature high bush blueberry plants. They were around 6 feet high and 5 feet wide. They did produce a decent amount of berries too.
A gardening friend told me that, although they did produce berries and look…
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How do leaves trap or block particulate pollution?
This article talks about how urban trees reduce particulate pollution. In particular, a study showed that a row of trees in front of houses reduced the level of pollution detected in the houses.
Obviously a tall enough fence could block air flow as…
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How can I more effectively cool my house by managing windows with outdoor temperature changes?
How can I more effectively cool cooling my house by managing windows with outdoor temperature changes?
My current strategy
I open all my windows when the temperature inside the house is warmer than what the temperature is outside (I use the…
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Should I leave water in a water boiler for prolonged periods?
When I fill my electric water boiler with water some time before boiling it, the water gets warmer, it's temperature get closer to the room's temperature, saving some energy. On the other hand, I've heard that this decreases the lifetime of the…
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Are there any self sustainable sanitation solutions for remote and underdeveloped areas?
My organization wants to install toilets and some kind of recycling method in remote underdeveloped areas. The installments should be suitable for hilly and mountainous terrain. Since the area we cover does not allow for regular maintenance by…
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What are the top 5 sustainable practices for living a sustainable life?
There are so many things that one can do to lead a sustainable life. I want to know what the top 5 most impactful things that I can do in my life to help me (and my family) lead a more sustainable life.
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Are there hard water purifiers for the main water pipe into an apartment?
The water supply in our apartment is hard water and is not suitable for daily use like washing clothes, drinking, bathing etc.
Are there water purifiers we can put on the main water pipe which goes into our house? How sustainable are they?
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Aquaponic system doesn't grow the plants
I have created aquaponic system and tried to plant tomatoes, cucumbers and some other herbs. They sprout without problem but after couple of days they dried out. I tried it 2 times with the same result.
The water circulates 15 min every hour. I'm…
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How many people depend on food banks worldwide?
A large amount of edible food is wasted by households (corresponding to unsustainable behaviours) that could potentially be diverted to food banks. I am interested in the potential of people who could be served by surplus food. Aside this…
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What are the principles of permaculture?
People who talk about permaculture often mention that it is a system or a toolbox for making sustainable designs. If this is so then what are the tools, or principles by which permaculture helps us to design?
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How will using leaves as toilet paper affect the composting of my toilet?
My bathroom is surrounded by a fuzzy leafed species, planted specifically for this purpose, I imagine. Many people I talk to around here can still vividly remember before toilet paper. I have yet to fully switch over, but I am considering it, and…
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Who carries an EIA out? (Environmental Impact Assessment)
In principle, an EIA should be carried out by expert(s) recognized by the governement and external to the project. I am however wondering the following:
1) Is it always the case or are there some countries which don't require the participation of a…
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Fruit peels as alternative to store-bought fertilizer?
I've read somewhere that (organic) banana peels make a good fertilizer. You simply cut them up into small pieces and bury those around the plants in your garden.
But how effective are banana peels compared to an organic fertilizer you'd buy from a…
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How can I tell if the flower bulbs I buy contain neonicotinoids?
Are there neonicotinoids in dahlia flower bulbs?
I am starting to keep bees and I am concerned about the pesticides in my bulbs. Can you help me?
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Is the winter time loss of heat from north facing windows and doors ever outweighed by the gain in circulation in summer?
Is there a point (USDA Agricultural zone) at which the heat loss in the winter time through north facing windows is out weighed by the gain in the circulation of cool air during the summer time. At what point as you move from north to south does it…
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