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joepierce
Answer:The whole idea that we're protecting the environment by not drilling in the USA while we continue to consume oil sucked out of the ground by countries...
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SusanBuhr
Answer:Good question! It's easy to wonder if companies are sincere now that it's so profitable to be "green". While many products are certified by third...
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cobber
Answer:I don't even remember washing clothes in warm or hot water. It's been too long. We save energy, of course, and someone else can take a shower at the...
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katzbros
Answer:My understanding of the term "carbon footprint" is that is a measure of the amount of greenhouse gases that you and your family put into the environment...
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Aramei
Answer:I just started doing this myself. We have been unplugging the toaster, coffeepot, computer, etc. Even though there is no power to the unit, it is still...
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Aramei
Answer:I use a coffee cup at work instead of the styrofoam ones they have here. I just bought canvas bags for groceries. I now have a clothesline and will...
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