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How can we reduce kitchen waste for vegetarian family?

Everyday we cook something and produce naturally decomposable wastes. For example unused chopped onions, potatos, tomatos, roots, or old food. This creates waste of 200-500 gram daily. I was thinking, how can we reduce this or recycle it to create…
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Can you drink condensation water from air-con after treating it?

My question is about using condensed water from air conditioners. Can this water be treated with reverse osmosis plants and ultraviolet so you can use it? How pure will this water be? If this water can be used for bathing, washing clothes, washing…
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Hygiene issues with "If it's yellow, let it mellow."

"If it's yellow, let it mellow." clearly helps to save some water. But what problems of hygiene (if any) may arise from adhering to this policy? (Say I'm doing this at home and everyone is known to be generally healthy.)
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Renovating old pears trees vs removal and replacement with new trees?

The Gardening StackExchange question Renovating mature pear trees asks about the techniques for keeping existing old (75-100 years) trees alive. How does the choice between renovating old trees vs removing them and buying new trees affect "a…
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Why were meat, shrimps, vegetable, fruit in the past more delicious than they are now?

I traveled to many countries in the world and I found that generally meat, shrimps, vegetable, fruit in the past (like 30 years ago) were more delicious than they are now. Is that because people try to mass produce in bulk them and that is why their…
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Solar Window Heater at Night

I have been thinking for a long time about building a Passive Solar Window Heater similar to this: I live in northern - North America which during the winter ranges from 30°F during the day to 0°F at night (on average). I am note sure if it will…
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What is the difference between "hydro" and "tidal/wave"? And what is the difference between "solar (heat)" and "solar panels"?

In the following graph: What is the difference between "hydro" and "tidal/wave"? And what is the difference between "solar (heat)" and "solar panels"?
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When are manufacturers required to mark products and packaging with recycling codes?

I just purchased a consumer product. It was packaged in a clear plastic 'disposable' container. This shipping container is not marked in any way. There is no material designation or recycling code marking any where on the plastic. I called the…
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How to fix plastic (acetate) glasses frame?

My prescription glasses has fallen on the ground... it's an Oakley Shifter 2.0 Black Smoke. Lenses are still good but the frame has broken when falling on the ground (a clean cut directly where the support of the nose is, in the middle). Is there…
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Can I feed Tilapia with Millipedes?

I have plenty of millipedes in my garden, I am planning an aquaponics system (starting to build it). Are millipedes suitable food for Tilapia? I worry that the hard shell will damage their intestine. I am talking about those millipedes
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Material For Heat Riser

I'm in the process of building my first Rocket Stove, that will give me highly sustainable energy (if one considers burning wood to be sustainable). For the heat riser I'm looking for heat resistant materials. Must I choose a metal or a mineral heat…
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Repurposing polystyrene packaging material as ceiling insulation; safety and techniques

I'm aware there are fire safety and other regulations that ensure the various types of ceiling insulation on the market are safe to use. If I was to cut unwanted polystyrene packaging material into a flat-ish shape and spread it around the ceiling…
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What type of natural fertilizer should I use for shrubs?

I have many small shrubs, mostly flowers, ginger, onions and chili etc. I want to add some natural fertilizers to make them grow more. What is an efficient natural fertilizer?
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Sustainability of "Finding Nemo" species as pets

In a restaurant I'm in, there's a fish tank where at least some species are from "Finding Nemo". There's some clownfish, regal teals (Dory), and a couple of other species. Are clownfish, or regal tangs, or any species from the movie that'd be…
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Running aircon and window fan to blow cigarette smoke out, consequences?

I smoke in my home office room which is 20x30 feet. I have a wall mounted 12000btu aircon in the wall, and want to put a window fan, one of those 10 inch high and as wide as the window with twin fans to suck some of the smoke out. I vaguely…
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