Other - Environment

I'm wondering what we could do as a city (or indaviduals) to get the recycling center to ship all the stuff to a recycling hub where they actually recycle stuff instead of put it in the landfill. Our city recycles a fair bit of stuff (about 1,000 tons of recyclables each year), so we're (the citizens of the city) think that the recycling center is only open for money instead of environmentalism (they get money based on how much material you bring in and drop off (by pounds)). Any ideas? This is a REAL problem because people are starting to stop recycling because it's all just going to the dump anyways.

2007-06-14 12:22:45 · 10 answers · asked by corkeoes 1

I am TERRIFIED of mosquitos. Not the little ones, but the HUGE ones as long as an index finger that look kinda like spiders. I left my bedroom window wide open, and one found its way into my room. I saw it, and freaked out and went to go get the Raid. When I walked back in my room, I couldn't find it, and I was exhausted and didn't feel like getting bitten all night, so I slept on the couch. Now I'm kind of afraid to go back into my room, not gonna lie. What's the average lifespan of a mosquito? Is it dead by now?

2007-06-14 08:29:15 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

An eco-cemetery also known as a green burial ground, or a natural burial preserve, is a cemetery where the body is returned to the earth to decompose and recycle naturally, is an environmentally sustainable alternative to existing funeral practices.

This is what I want...I think it would be so much better for the Earth!

Wikipedia- has a lot of info on this just type in ECO- Cemetary.

2007-06-14 08:27:38 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

I remember a biology instructor who told my class back in the '80s that there is a finite amount of water on Earth. Anything you drink has already been drank (and eliminated) by someone else. But I have yet to find any evidence to support this. (I used to tell my ex-wife this every time she drank a glass of water). I've learned that water in the universe is probably made by exploding stars, but is Earth's water replenished?

2007-06-14 07:26:46 · 14 answers · asked by Gregory K 1

We have a skunk sleeping in a window well at our home. It hasn't sprayed yet. What should we do?

2007-06-14 06:56:06 · 4 answers · asked by Inferno 2

2007-06-14 02:20:15 · 5 answers · asked by Riley 3

i am going for an inter school quiz and i have to prepare for it .
plz help me out to prepare 4 quiz.

2007-06-14 00:06:00 · 2 answers · asked by raazia g 1

For example, an ice cream carton, a microwaveable dinner box....How do you know if it's recyclable if there is no sign on the carton/box itself?

2007-06-13 20:02:25 · 6 answers · asked by crazycoolest 2

2007-06-13 18:49:27 · 10 answers · asked by junglegymgeorge 1

I read an article on the increase destruction of the forest Yesterday. The article put most of the blame on China, for being the largest consumer of lumber. THe thing I thought was strange, was China was not being blamed for cutting down the trees, and China has a very small domestic market for the wood products. The US and other develop nation are the ones who are recieving the furniture that China makes from the lumber. Who do you think is the most to blame. THe nations responsible for cutting down the trees. The nation who manufacture goods from these trees. Or the nation who recieved the end product.


Personal opinion. We are, we outsource the work to China to avoid getting blame for the environmental damage. We created the demand more so than China did.

2007-06-13 18:09:58 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have decided to invest a lot of my free time into helping to fix this planet; environmentally, politically, socially, etc. and I am trying to find an organization where my skills and time will be best spent.

I know of an organization called We, The World which is trying to lay the network to bring together many other 'green' organizations toward the betterment of the world and humankind.

Before I sign up and start investing a lot of my time, I would like to know if anyone out there knows of a better organization to join.


Thank you.

2007-06-13 14:43:04 · 2 answers · asked by sienadingo 1

2007-06-13 13:47:09 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-13 13:20:51 · 10 answers · asked by sk8rgcool 1

1. What products are out there that will test for a wide array of indoor air quality problems (I'm particularly interested in allergens and aerobiology affecting ashtma symptoms)?

2. Can a lay person test their own home?

3. Is there anything out there that would be re-usable (like an digital meter instead of, say, a petrie dish)?

4. Any other tips for testing?

2007-06-13 10:13:50 · 3 answers · asked by KDdid 5

Please somebody tell me I'm not the only one that loves the cold weather, snow, and all that comes with it. I have no problems to deal with -12F and drive slowly to work even for 6 months a year. And I mean I dont only like the cold when you can stay at home drinking herbal tea and watching TV, I like it aso when I'm outside and its hard to get out of your house or you have a thick layer of ice on your car in the morning. Ok I dont like ice on the ground and me walking on it. What I cant stand is the hot weather, temperatures over 83F, sticky humid weather. Unfortunately I live in Florida. Am I weird? Anybody else like me out there?

2007-06-13 08:15:37 · 16 answers · asked by Umpalumpa 4

2007-06-13 08:06:11 · 4 answers · asked by ỉη ץ٥ڵ 5

We went to the beach in Florida, and there were signs. Just wondering.

2007-06-13 06:45:22 · 5 answers · asked by kguer 1

2007-06-13 06:41:06 · 5 answers · asked by Lawrence W 1

I am waking up every morning with TWO spider bites. EVERY DAY! This spider chooses a new juicy area to bite me every night. That means that there is a spider crawling into my bed, and across my body every night.... ughhhhh! My bedroom is NOT filthy dirty or anything, and i have never SEEN the spider/spiders. How can i prevent these spider bites and how can i get rid of them if i don't know where they are???
It's driving me crazy, and i can't sleep well knowing that i spider is gonna find me again. It's discusting! Why do they find it necessary to bite me every night? My fiance sleeps in the same bed as me, and he never gets bitten.

But literally EVERY day i wake up with Two bites next to each other, it's been going on for about 2 weeks. Someone Help! I hate spiders!!!!!!

2007-06-13 05:07:42 · 8 answers · asked by E 5

i love manhattan. in my opinion, its one of the greatest cities in the world. people have told me it would "sink" one day as the polar ice caps keep melting. I would be severely devastated if this happens. any proof? will it happen?

2007-06-13 04:52:19 · 7 answers · asked by Baahaa 3

What are some music songs/lyrics or poems that relate to poverty?

I have to do an animated slide show to music.. and the topic is Poverty

any additional information/advice is also appreciated.. thanks

2007-06-13 04:37:19 · 2 answers · asked by drugsbunny23 1

2007-06-13 03:17:25 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Why not pink or purple?...Is it minerals, light, response to sun.light ..or what.

2007-06-13 02:00:15 · 15 answers · asked by rosebud 1

Which ones have the higher standard of living ? Which ones are poorer ?Please explain your reason.

2007-06-13 01:14:13 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

What are your ideas-do they include easy hookups for powerpoint presentations, a drop down or wall easel, easily changeable furniture and storage shelves?

2007-06-13 00:57:50 · 3 answers · asked by msijg 5

God created a magnificant planet for hundreds of thousands of different species, and the most "intelligent" one seems hell-bent to destroy it.

2007-06-12 13:02:42 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

then who is to blame millions of years ago? This makes no sense to me what so ever.

2007-06-12 12:53:08 · 6 answers · asked by lifescircle 5

2007-06-12 10:41:48 · 5 answers · asked by lucy 2

I haven't heard a peep from any environmental/Global Warming wackos in a while. Did they finally find out how bad the idea was? I haven't heard anything about CFL bulbs either. Remember Libbies, CFL bulbs contain Mercury (imagine the cost of properly disposing them!).

2007-06-12 08:57:23 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-12 07:00:35 · 3 answers · asked by Kristamar 1