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I used to rely on a local zero-waste / refill shop for most of my food shopping. Since moving, I no longer have anything similar within reach. While looking for alternatives, I came across an online ...
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Frankly, I have some concerns about my newly installed smart meter. There are two main issues: Privacy: It collects data every minute. Will the power company know when anyone is home or when I'm ...
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I plan to build a hybrid installation, with LifePo4 bank and some cheap inverter (e.g. Anenji 11KW) with 2 MPPT strings support. If solar input won't be enough to cover needs, it will get some energy ...
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I am looking to downsize and want to trim down my wardrobe quite a bit. (Most of my stuff started out fairly sturdy: cotton jeans and heavy T-shirts and has just been worn out). The first bucket, ...
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I'm trying to make my household more energy-efficient, both to lower utility bills and to reduce environmental impact, but I’m facing a few challenges and would love advice on practical steps. Current ...
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In my area, there is a lot of plastic and polyethylene waste which destroys our nature. Can I melt waste plastic for reuse purposes? This would be helping the environment because plastic can be ...
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With public release of ChatGPT, access to conversational, generative AI became more widely available. There were various publications noting how energy intensive that technology was (here's one ...
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Photovoltaics are a crucial element in harnessing renewable energy. They convert sunlight directly into electricity, significantly reducing reliance on fossil fuels and lowering greenhouse gas ...
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I have been living in a fairly isolated house for about 7 years now and am seriously considering installing some solar panels. Recently I have also become interested in all the topics of ...
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Given that the earth can only cater to so many living individuals, and there is room, why doesn't the world focus on increasing lifespan instead of births? Thanks. EDIT: if n people give yield to m ...
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I'm trying to improve sustainability with limited funds. I'm having trouble finding food storage containers at my local thrift shops. Previously, I bought "reusable" plastic storage dishes. ...
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Are there any home-sized coal fired electric generation devices available on the market?
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Solar panels are frequently installed to areas that used to contain forest. While solar panels have environmental benefits, there is a possible question of whether the forest areas should be left as-...
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We use our a/c remote to set our Panasonic Etherea mini-split at 20°C — warming only. Last night the outdoor temp got a lot colder than usual to -1°C but it seems the a/c was over compensating and the ...
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I'm not a conspiracy theorist, and since I don't own an armchair, I'm not even an armchair conspiracy theorist. Sometimes I just like to have a little fun. After reading The BBC's July 4, 2025 $88m ...
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