Sustainable Living

Mar 16, 2023
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Clean and Green: Soap Bars and Concentrates

Using soap bars and concentrates instead of traditional liquid soaps in plastic bottles is an eco-friendly and cost-effective alternative that can significantly reduce plastic waste and water consumption. These products also last longer, are more convenient to travel with, and are increasingly available in stores and online.

Mar 02, 2023
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How Clean Are Cleaning Products?

Cleaning products are essential for maintaining a clean and healthy environment, but many contain chemicals that can be dangerous and pose health risks. Handling and disposing of cleaning products properly is a necessary precaution to stay safe.

Feb 23, 2023
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How do I dispose my batteries?

This week’s Sustainable Living blog post is brought to you in part by ChatGPT!

Batteries are essential to our daily lives, powering everything from our phones to our cars. However, as convenient as they are, batteries also have a significant environmental and social impact that must be considered.

Feb 16, 2023
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How do I dispose of light bulbs?

How many people does it take to dispose of a light bulb? There are multiple methods to dispose of light bulbs and it depends on the type of bulb and location. In Deschutes County, there are options to dispose of bulbs containing harmful materials, and options to recycle bulbs as well!

Feb 09, 2023
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Please Standby

Are you using more electrical power than you thought? The answer is probably yes. That toaster that you only use for a few minutes once a morning is drawing power for the other 23 hours and 55 minutes of the day when it is plugged in, even when you aren’t using it. This is called standby power which you may have also heard referred to as vampire power.

Feb 02, 2023
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What are microplastics?

You’ve probably heard about plastic pollution with pictures of trash littering waterways and streets. But have you thought about the plastics that are less obvious?

Jan 26, 2023
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What’s the difference between carbon neutral and net zero?

By now, you’ve probably heard both terms from institutions claiming they have achieved or have a goal of achieving either carbon neutrality or net-zero emissions. Maybe you didn’t think much of it or maybe you wondered if there’s any difference...

Jan 19, 2023
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Do these pants make my… outfit look sustainable?

They say first impressions matter, but at what cost? The fashion industry wants you to look good, but it needs to be sustainable.

Jan 12, 2023
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Is there a difference between biodegradable and compostable plastic?

There are many terms that companies use to brand their products as environmentally friendly, but what do these terms actually mean? Biodegradable versus compostable plastics may seem like they’re the same thing, but there are differences that define them.

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