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Wasted Food in the U.S. Could Feed Much of Population
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In the US, 21 percent of landfill space is filled with food. HowStuffWorks looks at new proposals that aim to reduce food waste by 50%.
Recycled Plastic Waste Creates Roads
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Plastic waste can be recycled as a road-building and repair material. HowStuffWorks looks at the process.
Which Is More Environmentally Friendly: Paper or Plastic?
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People wonder if paper or plastic bags are more environmentally friendly. Get the skinny on whether paper or plastic bags are greener.
Reaching the Zen of Zero Waste
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Getting your home to zero waste doesn't have to mean re-structuring your entire life. Sure, you'll have to make changes, but most of them are surprisingly easy.
How can we speed up plastic photodegradation?
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Sunlight can break plastic down but not very fast. Is there a way to speed up the process so that natural environments like this one aren't cluttered with plastic debris for centuries?
10 Things You Can Do to Help Save Earth
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Climate change is the defining issue of our time, and we are at a defining moment of history. What can you do to make a difference? We've got 10 tips for you.
How do hybrids utilize eco-plastics?
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How do hybrids utilize eco-plastics? Find out how hybrids utilize eco-plastics at HowStuffWorks.
How Long Does It Take for Plastic to Decompose?
Wood, grass and food scraps undergo a process known as biodegradation when they're buried. They're transformed by bacteria in the soil into other useful compounds, but those same bacteria typically turn up their noses at plastic. Luckily, that's not the end of the story.
Which is greener, bagging your grass or leaving your clippings there?
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Bagging your grass is not a bright idea. All you're doing it filling landfills. Learn why bagging your grass is harmful for the environment.
7 Ingenious Reuses for Plastic Bottles and Boxes
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The millions of plastic containers and bottles out there don't all have to end up in landfills. There are lots of ways to give them a second life.