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How to reduce energy usage of refrigerator while away?

I'm getting ready to take a trip for about a month. We'll eat all of the perishable stuff in our fridge/freezer, but this will leave lots of other things that...

Asked on 10/01/2021

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What is the connection between detergent enzymes and sustainability?

I was looking at the shelf with "ecological" detergents in a store and noticed that most of them boasted of being enzyme-free. I wondered why this is a preferable quality...

Asked on 10/01/2021

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How to prepare my home for vacation to reduce energy use?

When going away for vacation for a few weeks, what steps can I take to reduce the energy and water my home will use while I'm gone? I've already asked...

Asked on 10/01/2021 by LShaver

2 answer

What is the most sustainable choice for a domestic hot water system in temperate, coastal Australia?

We currently have an ailing 14 yr old solar hot water installation. A few plumbers have given us the same story: due to the age and general condition of the...

Asked on 10/01/2021 by Robotnik

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Is manual sorting of household waste more effective than mechanical separation?

In theory people can separate waste much better than a machine, since they have more knowledge about the waste itself. In practice, with all my good will, I find that...

Asked on 10/01/2021

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Where can I find the paper "Life cycle sustainability assessment (LCSA) for products and processes."

I am currently studying circular economy theory. More specifically life cycle sustainability assessment theory. And I notice that a paper in this area that presents a lot of citations...

Asked on 10/01/2021 by Matheus Manzatto

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What plastics are safe/useful to melt?

I have seen a number of videos that talk about melting down HDPE and/or LDPE for craft projects. Some say these types of plastic are safer to some extent. I...

Asked on 10/01/2021 by L. Trobee

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Do timber buildings remove carbon from the atmosphere in the long run?

One of the advantages of timber buildings is regularly said to be their ability to effectively remove carbon from the atmosphere, through long term carbon storage. Wouldn't this require the...

Asked on 10/01/2021 by sba222

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In what ways can I upcycle my old, unused refrigerator?

I have an old fridge that has not been used in years, but I am hesitant to get rid of it as it is an antique. I would prefer to...

Asked on 10/01/2021 by Peter Malkin

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Renewable garden watering system - 12v battery system (solar recharged) to ensure there is 50l of water at 20ft twice a week

I have a load of water butt rainwater storage linked to my gutter downpipes for my garden water needs, but I can't stand around waiting to fill watering cans from...

Asked on 10/01/2021 by pperrin

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