I drink a lot of diet soda. I tend to buy it in one of two formats: 12-packs of aluminum cans (which come in paperboard cartons), and individual two-liter bottles. If I were to buy one format exclusively and recycle the packaging, which would be the greener choice? [more inside]
posted on Apr 25, 2008 - 32 answers

I've tried making my own seltzer - and it just isn't happening. So which is the least bad environmental choice, drinking it from 1 L bottles or aluminum cans?
posted on Mar 23, 2008 - 10 answers

In the UK, where can I buy Maes (the Belgian pilsner) in cans?
posted on Aug 15, 2007 - 2 answers

I have little under-cabinet space and and am looking for a somewhat elegant solution to trash/food waste/recycling. Because of the lack of under-counter space, I need something free-standing and preferably with a small footprint. Suggestions? [more inside]
posted on Oct 20, 2006 - 10 answers

I want to send a can of Gruv Glide from Los Angeles to Sweden via air post. Would an aerosol can explode during shipping?
posted on May 5, 2006 - 6 answers

We are designing a semi-modern, semi-classic kitchen remodel in our 1922 Craftsman / Mission Revival bungalow. I am very much opposed to using cans in the ceiling for light, although I realize I may be in the wrong; my wife insists that they are necessary, even though there is a bright multi-light unit from Rejuvenation Hardware over the dining nook and various period-accurate pendants for spot lights on the counters and some under-cabinet over-counter lighting. [more inside]
posted on Nov 4, 2005 - 14 answers

PineappleJuiceFilter: Why is that you can only get pineapple juice in cans? [more inside]
posted on Aug 30, 2005 - 13 answers