Identify the energy vampire appliances lurking in your home
By Laura Cowan According to Duke Energy, there is something called a “brick” and a “wall wart” that is probably sucking up more than its fair share of energy in…
In France, zero-waste experiments tackle a tough problem: People’s habits
By Joseph Winters Andrée Nieuwjaer, a 67-year-old resident of Roubaix, France, is what one might call a frugal shopper. In fact, her fridge is full of produce that she got…
Recycling Bins of the Future, How to Be Your Own Recycling Center
By Ariana Curious if the products you’re putting into your recycling bins actually get recycled? It’s a valid concern. Our current recycling system is broken: Globally, just 2% of materials…