I need a good collection of readings identifying major issues associated with energy production using biomass. [more inside]
posted by greekphilosophy on Apr 21, 2009 - 3 answers

I'm looking for good, sturdy, eco-friendly shipping options for soft goods - mostly clothing. Something that won't fall apart or soak through before the customer receives their item, but also something that won't sit in a landfill for 400+ years. [more inside]
posted by Muffy on Feb 18, 2009 - 12 answers

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

I'm looking for recommendations on some must-read/classic literature from the social and environmental fields of science. [more inside]
posted by jofuu on Jan 20, 2009 - 9 answers

GreeningGrantFilter: I'm a volunteer at a soup kitchen who recently got asked to look for sources of funding for a "green" initiative. I have lots of experience chopping vegetables and coming up with ideas in the past, but on this issue of financing....none at all. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 7, 2008 - 2 answers

What can I do to legally stop exploratory natural gas drilling within 1000 feet of my neighborhood? [more inside]
posted by TauLepton on May 20, 2008 - 7 answers

How many person-miles are flown every year by commercial airlines? [more inside]
posted by crazylegs on May 4, 2008 - 3 answers

Is there a name for people who, for ethical or environmental reasons, will only eat meat if they have hunted it themselves? Do significant numbers of these people exist? Do they have web sites?
posted by Kevin A on Mar 5, 2008 - 13 answers

Seeking ideas for healthy, balanced, kid-friendly meals that use local (ideally Ontarioan) ingredients, don't require the expenditure of electricity, and could be made by an 8-year old with minimal supervision? [more inside]
posted by pseudostrabismus on Feb 10, 2008 - 9 answers

LawFilter: I am applying for an internship at a small law practice that focuses on environmental law. What should I do to prep for this beyond the normal job interview routine? Also, how reasonable are the conditions of this internship (details below)? [more inside]
posted by DetonatedManiac on Jan 28, 2008 - 21 answers

I'm a massive critic of boycott-protests, but I'd like to change some things around my college campus for the good of the environment and for the students. What are the most effective ways (no big-jam-concert-to-raise-"awareness") to do this? [more inside]
posted by tmcw on Sep 26, 2007 - 9 answers

About a month ago, I began producing a daily one-hour radio show on environmentalism, sustainable living, and the common good. Putting the show every day is a challenge for a variety of reasons, but one of the hardest parts has been trying to find news to report and the experts to make these reports possible. Please help me! [more inside]
posted by parmanparman on Sep 24, 2007 - 19 answers

My wife has come to the conclusion that it's more environmentally friendly to use a paint roller once (and then let it dry out and throw it away) as opposed to wasting upteen gallons of water cleaning all the paint out in order to reuse the roller. This seems crazy and a waste of money to me. What say you AskMetafilterians?
posted by ssmith on Sep 17, 2007 - 21 answers

Which is "greener"? Her metal & plastic mechanical pencils manufactured in Japan, or my Dixon Ticonderoga #2 pencils made in North America? [more inside]
posted by penciltopper on Aug 31, 2007 - 34 answers

Should I switch to green power, wind power, or whatever is cheapest? [more inside]
posted by electroboy on Jun 25, 2007 - 24 answers

From what industries are the green/sustainable jobs emerging? Are there educational programs in place to meet the potential demand? [more inside]
posted by quadog on Apr 5, 2007 - 8 answers

Help me promote an environmentally conscious, socially responsible small business. [more inside]
posted by krisjohn on Feb 1, 2007 - 4 answers

I'm trying to find some labour statistics to support a graduate school application that I am putting together, but my google-fu is failing me. [more inside]
posted by hazyjane on Jan 23, 2007 - 2 answers

A test by the Department of Environmental Protection has confirmed Coliform bacteria is present in well water. The sample does not contain E. coli, which would be indicative of fecal contamination. How does one go about determining the source of this contamination, and what remedial action should be taken?
posted by furiousxgeorge on Aug 17, 2006 - 10 answers

Where to see interesting political/scientific/general interest talks in London [more inside]
posted by ingridm on Aug 8, 2006 - 11 answers

Are there any environmentally friendly ways to use coal as an energy source? Bonus points if these methods are economically plausible. If none exist currently, is there any interesting research being done?
posted by insomnus on Apr 3, 2006 - 11 answers

Where do you get your (online) ecological tips & tricks? [more inside]
posted by mailhans on Jan 16, 2006 - 7 answers

I need an environmentally safe weed killer. My house is overrun with weeds and I live 100 yards from a water source for 2 million people. I could RoundUp and not worry but my conscious is heavy, but the weeds are gaining ground daily.
posted by stbalbach on May 24, 2004 - 24 answers