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Ask the Editor: Eco-Friendly Drain Openers

Megan Dobransky, June 30th, 2011

Q: Can you write an article about drain cleaners/decloggers. I have not been able to find any "Eco Friendly" drain cleaners that really work effectively. I don't like the idea of using "Draino" (sic) and other nasty chemicals on my drains... Thank you. -Dan A: You got it, Dan! We’ve been curious about this ourselves. The problem with some drain openers is that they ... read more

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Tagged askeditor, householdcleaners

Published in Household


Ask Our Editors Anything

Earth911, April 6th, 2011

When Earth911 started writing news and feature stories in 2007, we applied the "just-see-if-it-sticks" motto. Today, we take a lot of content ideas and suggestions from our most valuable source - you. The Ask the Editor series tackles your very own questions about recycling, product stewardship and other big issues in sustainability. Since we started this project last year, the response ... read more

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Tagged askeditor, composting, ideas, recycling

Published in General


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Ask the Editor: What Should I Do With Prescription Meds?

Amanda Wills, January 27th, 2011

Q: Where can you get rid of medicine bottles (prescription meds)? Seems so wasteful to throw them away. -Margie Kimker Kohl A: The typical prescription bottle is made from plastic #5 polypropylene. While your curbside program may accept "plastics #1-6," medication bottles are sometimes left out of the mix because they are not crushable and they once contained ... read more

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Tagged askeditor, medications, number5plasticPolypropylene, number6plasticpolystyrene

Published in Hazardous


Ask the Editor: Are Eggshells Really Compostable?

Amanda Wills, December 1st, 2010

Q: What's the truth about eggshells? Can or can't they go into the compost bin? - Heather Fulton A: Technically speaking, eggshells are compostable. But there's a catch. According to Frank Franciosi, composting department manager for Novozymes North America Inc., there is a potential health risk of tossing eggshells into a backyard composting system if they contain salmonella. Most home composting systems ... read more

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Tagged askeditor, composting

Published in Garden


Ask The Editor: Where Can I Find a Trustworthy E-cycler?

Amanda Wills, November 3rd, 2010

Q: What's a trustworthy place to donate computers? I'm concerned about my privacy and guaranteeing everything will be wiped off the computer's memory/drives. - Sherry Shapiro A: With an increase in reports of companies carelessly dumping toxic e-waste overseas in developing countries and improperly handling this type of waste, choosing a legitimate e-cycler is one of the most important things ... read more

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Tagged askeditor, computermonitors, computers, noteworthy

Published in Electronics


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Yes, You Pay More For CFLs, But Are They Worth It?

Amanda Wills, February 2nd, 2010

Earth911’s “Ask The Editor” series tackles your toughest environmental and recycling dilemmas. Q: I've been switching to the CFLs but find that, in some cases, they don't last any longer than the incandescent bulbs I'm replacing. I thought they were supposed to be cheaper to operate and longer lasting - thus justifying their higher cost. Am I confused or is ... read more

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Tagged askeditor, cfl, energy, mercury

Published in Hazardous


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How Habitual Travelers Can Offset Their Impact

Amanda Wills, January 14th, 2010

Earth911’s "Ask The Editor" series tackles your toughest environmental and recycling dilemmas. Q: The impact of types of travel, especially planes and boats, seems to be a little understood area, and how can we reduce our imprint if we are paying passengers? - @Tammi Truaxthe A: Some of the staffers here at Earth911 have to travel a lot, whether they're covering ... read more

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Tagged askeditor, basics, energy, holidaytravel, ideas, noteworthy, reduce

Published in General


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Ask the Editor: Recycling Wax Paper

Amanda Wills, December 23rd, 2009

Earth911's "Ask The Editor" series tackles your toughest environmental and recycling dilemmas. How do you reuse or recycle wax paper? - @katiehepfinger Usually recycling paper is pretty straight forward as most curbside programs accept the material. But it gets a little hairy when we start getting into soiled paper, paperboard, coated paper, wax paper or (gulp) pizza boxes. read more

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Tagged askeditor, basics, ideas, mixedpaper, noteworthy, reuse

Published in Paper


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