Environmental Choices

• How much waste do disposable razors and toothbrushes produce?
• Why should I buy recycled products?
• How much water and money can I save with a low-flow showerhead?
• Are cloth or disposable diapers better for the environment?
• In the summertime, should I get gas in the morning or evening only?
• What is ground-level ozone and how can I reduce summertime pollution?
• What are kenaf and hemp papers?
• What does “pre-cycling” mean?
• What can I do to make companies stop over-packaging their products?
• How can I stop junk mail from showing up in my mailbox?
• Should I flush my old prescription drugs down the toilet?
• Should I buy regular batteries or rechargeable batteries?
• Which is better, paper or plastic bags?
• How can I get rid of clothes moths without using moth balls?
• Which is better to use at the salad bar, plastic or paper boxes?
• Why should I buy recycled paper products?
• What is the difference between “post-consumer” and “pre-consumer”?
• What can I do around the house to save energy?
• How can I reduce the amount of waste my child produces at lunch?
• What are some non-toxic cleaner recipes?
• Is there a non-toxic way to get rid of ants, fruit flies, house flies, and plant pests?
• Is the air in my house more polluted than the air outside?
• How can I reduce pollution in my home?
• What are the health effects of being exposed to pesticides?
• Are there harmful ingredients in cosmetics? If a cosmetic is labeled “natural” does that mean it is safe?

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