Plastic Waste From CDs & Their Cases?
What’s going on in the music industry with all the CDs and plastic CD holders undoubtedly generating a lot of plastic waste?
EarthTalk Q&A
I was intrigued to hear that there were a number of ways one could modify or construct
Green roofs utilize living plant matter and soil on top of a building in order to absorb, collect and reuse rainwater while preventing run-off. Pictured: A green roof demonstration project at the Chicago Center for Green Technology.
Should we expect to see “plug-in” hybrid cars anytime soon?
Toyota announced that it expects to have a commercially viable plug-in hybrid available to consumers as early as 2010.
I heard that children are reaching puberty at earlier ages
Some researchers believe that the preponderance of synthetic chemicals in more developed societies are interfering with human endocrine development and essentially “tricking” kids
bodies into going through puberty prematurely.
I need to replace my old TV.
According to The Wall Street Journal”s Rebecca Smith, a 42-inch plasma TV set can draw more power than a large refrigerator, even if the TV is only used a few hours a day. This is partly because many newer models don”t turn off but go into “standby” mode so they can start up fast later with no warm-up period.
What’s Going On With All The Cases Of Autism Cropping Up?
Autism affects one in every 150 children born today in the U.S., up from one in 500 as recently as just 10 years ago.
Are There Any Cat-Friendly Lawn & Garden Pesticides?
What green-friendly lawn and garden pesticides are available today? I’m particularly interested in options that won’t harm my cats.
Is Hydrogen Feasible To Power Our Cars?
There seems to be a lot of controversy over whether hydrogen can really be generated and stored in such a way to be practical?
Is Corn-Based Plastic (PLA) Really A Feasible Alternative To Plastic?
What are the environmental pros and cons of corn-based plastic as an alternative to conventional petroleum-based plastic?
In renovating a vacation cabin, I discovered carpenter ants working their way through the walls
Carpenter ants may seem small and look harmless, but they can do serious damage to anything wooden in your home, including not only furniture but also the very framing and walls that hold up the house. If you are seeing a lot of ants or small piles of sawdust-like material in random spots in or around your home, you are most likely suffering from a carpenter ant infestation.