Nuclear Waste Recycling - A Solution to Our Energy Problems?
The reprocessing of nuclear waste is indeed possible, and some countries have already adopted a recycling strategy. The US is using underground …
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What is the Process of Condensation and How Does it Happen?
Have you ever noticed how a cold glass of water appears to sweat outside on a hot day? Find out how condensation happens and what the condensation …
Continue ReadingHow to Calculate Dew Point Using a Dew Point Humidity Formula or Psychrometric Chart
Dew point is difficult to measure accurately without sophisticated equipment. However, you can determine how to calculate dew point based on other …
Continue ReadingHow to Recycle Printed Circuit Boards
Printed circuit boards contain mercury which can damage the environment, as well as other substances that do not break down on their own, which means …
Continue ReadingLearn the Materials and Methods of How to Make a Root Cellar Above Ground
Root cellars are an effective and economical method of food preservation. If you don’t want to, or cannot, construct the typical underground …
Continue ReadingReview of the Best Power Usage Monitoring Devices
Power usage monitoring can identify sources of waste and target efforts to bring IT departments into compliance. To help managers and individuals …
Continue ReadingDisposal of an Old Mattress: Tips for Selling, Giving Away, Donating and Recycling Used Beds
Disposal of old mattresses in landfills is a big problem. Each mattress fills about 23 cubic feet of space in a landfill, according to Cornell …
Continue ReadingFind Out the Average Annual Energy Consumption of a Personal Computer
New environmental concerns and skyrocketing electricity costs have made it imperative to control energy use at home and on the job. Here we take a …
Continue ReadingHow Long Does it Take Plastic to Decompose?
Recent laws have made biodegradable plastic bags mandatory in California, and they are starting to become more common. How much quicker are they to …
Continue ReadingWhat is the Proper Disposal of a Smoke Detector?
Smoke detectors can contain components that are not healthy for the environment and are considered e-waste. Learn how to properly dispose of smoke …
Continue ReadingAll About South Africa's Land Features
South Africa has some of the most diverse terrain and microclimates in all of Africa. From the biologically diverse shrublands of the Cape Peninsula …
Continue ReadingHomemade Laundry Soap Recipe: Save Money & Get Clothes Clean with Our Quick & Easy 3-Ingredient Recipe
There are lots of reasons to use a homemade laundry soap recipe instead of buying detergent from the store: you control what goes into it, you can …
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