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Crafty Recyclables not so Recyclable?

What is the long-term impact of reusable art/craft projects (e.g. school "environmental" arts projects or Etsy-esque recycled jewelry & knickknacks)? Do they really help the environment or do they just delay the impact? [more inside]
posted by divabat on May 9, 2010 - 12 answers

 

I'd stick it on the wall, if I could.

Does anyone know where I can find a diagram outlining the predicted availability of elements for industrial purposes? I'm looking for something that would predict the number of centuries each substance could be mined before it would only be obtained through recycling.
posted by Smart Dalek on Jan 22, 2010 - 4 answers

Any survey data on recycling?

Surveys on attitudes toward and behaviors of recycling and environmental concern? [more inside]
posted by k8t on Feb 9, 2009 - 2 answers

Which kills the earth quicker: cans or bottles

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 by wheat on Apr 25, 2008 - 32 answers

How to lower the environmental impact of the work place?

Strategies for greening the work place? [more inside]
posted by InstantSanitizer on Apr 7, 2008 - 11 answers

Survival of the Wettest

Do you or anyone you know make use of graywater. If so, how? [more inside]
posted by bonobo on Jan 9, 2008 - 35 answers

In the UK, what percentage of materials collected separately for recyling are actually reused?

In the UK, what percentage of material that you're supposed to put in the orange recycling bags actually ends up getting recycled? I've read stories that one of the reasons for separating out tins/certain plastics/paper is because regulations about exporting these to other countries for dumping are more lax. I've not been able to find any hard numbers, are there any statistics (probably per-material) available? [more inside]
posted by fvw on Oct 29, 2007 - 8 answers

Does recycling increase resource extraction?

Does recycling aluminum cans reduce the market price of aluminum? [more inside]
posted by Citizen Premier on Aug 16, 2006 - 16 answers

Which is a more environmentally friendly choice, an electronic PDA or a paper-based planner?

Which is a more environmentally friendly choice, an electronic PDA or a paper-based planner? [more inside]
posted by SuperSquirrel on Jul 18, 2006 - 10 answers

What is more environmentally correct?

The refrigerator died. We'll be getting rid of a lot of old bottles - which is environmentally preferable? [more inside]
posted by clarkstonian on Apr 15, 2006 - 3 answers

What do I do with all this plastic?

What do I do with all this plastic? [more inside]
posted by knave on Dec 5, 2005 - 8 answers

Reusable alternative to foil packets

I've gotten into the habit of wrapping meat and veggies together in foil and baking the whole parcel. Delicious and very easy. But I feel guilty about using so much foil. Is there an alternative technique? I don't mind having to wash something up to avoid wastage.
posted by sid on Jul 7, 2005 - 16 answers

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