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Emerging Technologies for Medical Waste Treatment and Disposal: Opportunities and Challenges

Post author:Jason L
Post published:May 7, 2023
Post category:Green 101

The growing concern for sustainability has driven the search for innovative solutions to manage the ever-increasing volume of medical waste generated worldwide. This article delves into cutting-edge technologies for clinical waste disposal that not only address the current challenges but also present opportunities for a greener future. Strap in for a riveting exploration of the latest breakthroughs…

Ideas for an Eco-Friendly Easter

Post author:Guest Poster
Post published:April 1, 2023
Post category:Green 101

The following is from Michelle of Open Eye Health: Cruising through the aisles at my local grocery store recently, I couldn’t help but notice the huge assortment of Easter decorations, baskets, plastic grass, egg coloring kits, and overly packaged candy. While I was not surprised to see this many options, I started wondering if there…

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How to Conserve Energy While Working from Home

Post author:Diane L
Post published:December 19, 2022
Post category:At Home Green 101 Green Living

During the COVID-19 pandemic, both employees and employers have found benefits to working from home. For many companies and workers, it's more relaxing, cost-efficient, and productive. However, when in the office, employees can more easily share machinery, equipment, and tools. As such, it costs less to use these devices in an office since sharing them…

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Is Bamboo Fabric Eco-Friendly?

Post author:Diane L
Post published:September 22, 2022
Post category:Green 101 Green Living

Bamboo fabric has been spotted on runways, as well as in home goods stores and fashion blogs. The demand for bamboo-based textiles is rising, with global production of bamboo fabrics increasing in 2022. It’s no wonder consumers are confused about whether or not bamboo fabric is eco-friendly. Bamboo fabric is a natural fiber, so it’s…

5 Outdoor Projects for Going Green this Spring

Post author:Guest Poster
Post published:June 29, 2022
Post category:Green 101

So this crazy warm weather we're having this spring (80 degrees in March?!) has really put me in the mood to get outside and get started on outdoor projects which are usually left until late April, and sometimes don't get started until May! Since we moved into our house almost three years ago, we've been adding…

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Does Your Water Have Estrogen In It?

Post author:Guest Poster
Post published:March 9, 2022
Post category:Green 101

The following post is from Katie of Kitchen Stewardship: Does Your Water Have Estrogen In It? Want to meet a transvestite fish? Perhaps I should say “transgendered,” since fish don’t wear clothes or make their own choices on sexual preference. Unfortunately for a group of white sucker fish in Colorado, we humans have made some…

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My Dream Zero Waste Apartment Tips

Post author:Diane L
Post published:February 11, 2022
Post category:Decluttering Green 101

People who live in a zero-waste apartment look like the happiest people on earth. Their lifestyle saves the environment, which brings them so much satisfaction. And all you can do is place your chin in your hand as you continue to dream of living in one. Well, get out of dreamland! Follow these tips, and…

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Smart and Simple Ways That Your Household Can Go Greener This Year

Post author:Diane L
Post published:January 26, 2022
Post category:Green 101 Green Living

Let’s face it: we are all looking for ways to go greener. Over the past few years, it has been impossible to ignore the signs of climate change. It tells that global warming has dominated the news cycle to the extent that it has since 2020. We have seen extreme weather events worldwide, from Australia…

Laundry Science 101: How to Wash Cloth Diapers {And How Not To}

Post author:Guest Poster
Post published:May 6, 2021
Post category:Green 101

The following post is from Katie of Kitchen Stewardship: I totally wrecked a half dozen of my cloth diapers, just by washing them. Mostly the more expensive, nicer ones of the 25 cloth diapers I reviewed. It was tragic. The silver lining, as with all stupid mistakes I make, is that I get to share…

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What Does Sustainable Even Mean?

Post author:Mandi
Post published:April 9, 2021
Post category:Green 101

Sustainable. Organic. Eco-friendly. Carbon footprint. Waste. These terms are tossed around these days like the marketing buzzwords of the decade, and we all know that just because a product or company tells us they're green doesn't mean they really are. So what does sustainable really even mean? I'm proud to be a Smarter Life Better…