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Soot from factories?

If soot was filtered from power plants, are there any trees or plants that would love to grow in it if mixed in the soil, if it is a sulfur substance? Could it also be filtered and used in the making of paints or something? Is there any good use…
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What is a sustainable credit card?

How is a credit card marketed as "sustainable credit card" different from a conventional credit card? Do those providers, for instance, invest less in oil and coal projects? Or are they in any way more local or socially just regarding their overall…
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Is 3 phase electrical generation more efficient to utilize than single phase?

Is 3 phase power more efficient to generate/use? How difficult or complicated is it going to be to provide balanced single phase load(s) from a 3 phase service? (equipment & controls required) If I decide to get connected to the utility at some…
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Do happy people live more sustainably?

I am wondering if there is any evidence that happy people (i.e. generally satisfied with their life condition) live more sustainable (i.e. have a lower environmental footprint) than unhappy people.
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Can you microchip animals in an organic herd?

I've heard how people microchip dogs, and cats, so can you microchip livestock, and keep them organic?
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How to regulate temperature at home with windows and blinds?

I have windows getting direct morning sunlight on one side of our apartment, and direct evening sunlight on the other side. All windows have (wooden slat) blinds. I was wondering: what is the best way to keep the inside of the apartment cool during…
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How can I find out what a reasonable rate for installed solar is?

I'm looking to have a ~20kW grid-tied solar system installed at our property in Ontario, Canada. I've been searching and reading but am unable to find current (last year or two) data on how much such a system should cost (per watt…
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Should we leave all fossil fuels in the ground and not use them?

I get the feeling that there is such a strong backlash against fossil fuels that there is an irrational movement to purge them completely. Maybe because people are transferring their worries about climate change to all aspects of fossil fuel use.…
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What is a good database containing wind speed and direction?

I am pursuing a science project involving wind power, and am looking for some data on wind speeds, directions, and ideally turbulence and shear. Do you know where I could find this? I would need to be able to download a file of this data that can be…
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Can the card-boxes that contain toothpaste tubes be recycled?

I looked everywhere on the box itself but no notice at all. They usually have colourful prints on them and seem plastic-coated to give a "shiny" effect, but on the other hand they don't look very different from cereal boxes or cigarettes packs, so…
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Can pumped water energy storage be combined with rainwater harvesting?

A recent question on what to do with harvested rainwater got me thinking about pumped energy storage systems. Since both systems require storage of water for later use, is there a cost-effective way in which the two could be combined? Specifically…
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What breed of chickens would make the best lawn mowers for a food forest preperation?

I'm looking for a type of chicken that I can use in a chicken yard to keep my grass mowed, will grow quickly, stay in their yard to clean all of the grass out. What breeds would you recommend that I get for my lawn mowers?
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How do I keep my room on the first floor cool all day and night?

I live in a duplex bungalow. The room on the first floor is about 250 sqft but has only two windows of 12 sqft each. The roof is at 10 ft level. The roof is open to sunlight and is used to dry clothes so I cannot do anything with the roof. I have…
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Are red cedar posts a viable option for freshwater dock pilings?

We are installing a platform/dock on a small freshwater pond. The property has a great amount of red cedar available for our use. How long could we expect red cedar posts to last if used as pilings? How much longer would black locust last?
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Ideal education system for sustainable life

I'm not sure if this is the right site to ask this kind of question. Sorry if it is misleading. So, what kind of education system would help to promote sustainable development? My points now Reorganized formal education Initiative: more…
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