This article in the Washington Post has a great recycling quiz interactive component…If you can access it, see how you are doing with recycling correctly. As noted in another post….much of what you hear about recycling not working is simply inaccurate…Recycling works…if we put the correct things in the correct bin…. Read The Full Article […]
Detergent pods are made of a polymer…ie, plastic called poly vinyl alcohol. The question is, do they decompose completely and are they safe? According to the manufacturers of the pods, they do both. According to some independent studies, they do not decompose and are not safe. Who is correct? The answer is unclear. At least […]
These two articles can help to clarify some of the confusion about the gas or electric appliance debate and the push towards electric appliances like induction stoves. Fist, let’s be clear, notwithstanding the dog whistles of certain politicians that the government is taking away your gas stove, this is simply not the case….. The question […]
The concept of renting a reusable bag now that plastic bags are banned…as well as most paper bags, has a great appeal. Recently, the start up company GOATOTE has started placing these kiosks in certain CVS and other store locations. The concept is simple, you rent the bag and return it. The company cleans the […]
I have to admit that reading about Ms. Clancy’s job in New York made me a bit envious. I had wanted to become a forester but didn’t. In the meantime, this article shows what one person can do to help mitigate climate issues, reduce heat island effects, help wildlife, help people have shade and pretty […]