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Earth911 Podcast, Feb. 4, 2019: Sustainable Things – We Love This; We Love This Not!
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Eath911 Podcast: Get to know Kathryn Kellog of GoingZeroWaste. Her new book, 101 Ways To Go Zero Zero Waste, debuts in April. https://t.co/HmOTQNQ3Sj https://t.co/mz8XSlNiDb
#LED #bulbs last up to 50,000 hours, way longer than halogen, fluorescent, and incandescent bulbs. But what do you do with your LED bulbs when they burn out? When it comes to #recycling, the news about LEDs isn’t so good. https://t.co/qh471UKcsl
In this Maven Moment, Joanna Lacey talks about how #home-cooked #meals are healthier to eat and produce less waste than one might expect. https://t.co/H5SgAI0dMp
As more states legalize marijuana, how can the cannabis industry change its operations to go from energy guzzling to eco-friendly? https://t.co/PzCNtwAYRy
Earth911 researched 10 #pillow #brands for #sustainable materials, certification, social responsibility and more to help your rest easy. https://t.co/0ioqm6hcsh
#Rechargeable #batteries can be recycled through mail-in, drop-off or take-back programs. In fact, many states prohibit throwing batteries in the trash, which means #recycling batteries is your only option. https://t.co/OGL8PlvhhQ