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Is nuclear power environmentally friendly? | 2 | 2 years 43 weeks ago by Erin Cheslow |
23 weeks 16 hours ago by member |
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Is Corn Plastic Safe, Environmentally Friendly? | 5 | 3 years 24 weeks ago by Michael Lehto |
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How can I stop receiving telephone books/yellow pages? | 1 | 2 years 35 weeks ago by Laura Christie |
1 year 30 weeks ago by jluckett |
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Are there any environmental areas of concern in Shaker Heights? | 1 | 1 year 35 weeks ago by skh |
1 year 34 weeks ago by jmvshaker |
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Where in the area can I get a rain barrel? | 9 | 5 years 2 weeks ago by Kim Palmer |
1 year 40 weeks ago by annofavon |
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Can I recycle the caps to my plastic water bottle? | 3 | 4 years 48 weeks ago by Kim Palmer |
1 year 45 weeks ago by Aidenbelle |
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thermostatic radiator valves - any experience to share? | 0 | 2 years 26 weeks ago by Susan Miller |
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Is there a safe alternative to Roundup? | 3 | 2 years 46 weeks ago by Sarah Bixler |
2 years 32 weeks ago by Jenny Donovan |
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Where can I recycle my batteries? | 2 | 2 years 43 weeks ago by Marc Lefkowitz |
2 years 39 weeks ago by Marc Lefkowitz |
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What do food labels really mean? | 0 | 2 years 42 weeks ago by Erin Cheslow |
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I live in a condo with no yard is there anyway I can compost my food waste? | 1 | 5 years 20 hours ago by Kim Palmer |
2 years 43 weeks ago by Erin Cheslow |
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Gas grill versus charcoal: Which one is "better"? | 6 | 4 years 48 weeks ago by Kim Palmer |
2 years 44 weeks ago by shoffsa |
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Disposing of flourescent bulbs | 7 | 5 years 11 weeks ago by Lee Batdorff |
3 years 4 weeks ago by Marc Lefkowitz |
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Should I throw my food waste down the drain or in the trash? | 5 | 5 years 6 weeks ago by Kim Palmer |
3 years 12 weeks ago by gman 1965 |
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Banning Plastic Bags | 10 | 4 years 33 weeks ago by Michael Lehto |
3 years 16 weeks ago by Susan Miller |
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EtOH recycling | 2 | 4 years 44 weeks ago by Roger F. Thoma |
3 years 31 weeks ago by Susan Miller |
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How can I protect myself from the risks of lead paint? | 5 | 5 years 23 weeks ago by David Beach |
3 years 32 weeks ago by jasonla |
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Are there any alternatives to watering my lawn and garden everyday during the summer? | 6 | 5 years 6 weeks ago by Kim Palmer |
4 years 18 weeks ago by Susan Miller |
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Geo-thermal renovation | 3 | 4 years 51 weeks ago by Kim Palmer |
4 years 25 weeks ago by Ed Shank |
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What is a HERS rating? | 0 | 4 years 42 weeks ago by Jaimie Cohen |
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EtOH recycling | 0 | 4 years 44 weeks ago by Roger F. Thoma |
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What's the deal with sustainable bling? | 1 | 5 years 6 weeks ago by Kim Palmer |
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What does the "organic" label on my cosmetics mean? | 1 | 4 years 48 weeks ago by Kim Palmer |
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Why use native plants? | 1 | 4 years 49 weeks ago by Marc Lefkowitz |
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Can I minimize my carbon footprint when I travel? | 1 | 5 years 20 hours ago by Kim Palmer |
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