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When did we start recycling?

We get a lot of questions about recycling, asking what to do with aluminum cans, glass, paper, or even plastic. All this has me wondering: when did we start recycling? How did it get so popular?

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What kind of turkey should I buy?

Today, we’re talking turkey. With the holidays coming up, you can choose a bird that is free-range, organic, or conventional. But what’s the difference between them? And which type of turkey is best for the planet?

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What happened to the hole in the ozone layer?

When I was growing up, I remember hearing about a hole in the ozone layer. It was a big deal. But I don’t really hear about that issue anymore. Is the ozone layer still in danger, and what happened to the hole?

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Do I need to rake my lawn?

I have two huge trees in my yard and they dump a lot of leaves. Sometimes I wonder, what would happen if I just let those piles of leaves stay on the ground?

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What’s happening with the Great Barrier Reef?

The Great Barrier Reef, off the coast of Australia, is large enough that you can see it from space. It’s home to thousands of types of sea creatures and protects the coastline from erosion. It’s taken a beating over the years, but recently, I heard that the Great Barrier Reef is experiencing a comeback. So, what’s really going on?

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What should I do with my pumpkin after Halloween?

The weather is cooling, the leaves are changing, and all of my neighbors are putting pumpkins on their porches. It got me thinking, what is the environmental impact of all of these Jack O Lanterns?

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Should I compost my body when I die?

When a loved one passes away, we often just have two choices: burial or cremation. But there’s a new option in some states that claims to use less energy and resources.

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Does cloud computing use a lot of energy?

These days, I can log on to my phone and pull up a file that’s stored thousands of miles away. It’s pretty awesome. But does access to all of this remote data use a lot of energy?

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Why are we seeing so many wildfires?

We hear a lot in the news about wildfires these days – and it seems like there are more and more of them. Are there? And why?

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Is natural grass or artificial turf better for the environment?

Nowadays, many athletic fields have been converted from natural grass to artificial turf. Which made us wonder- which option is better for the environment?

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