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Cloth dishtowels vs paper towels: EPA water-use data, NRDC sustainability analysis, and the actual break-even point for switching to reusable cleaning textiles.
Small-space composting: countertop bins, worm bins, bokashi, and tumblers tested. EPA food waste data, indoor odor management, and apartment-friendly setups.
Integrated pest management (IPM) for home gardens: beneficial insects, companion planting, neem oil, diatomaceous earth, and avoiding broad-spectrum pesticides.
Rain barrel and rainwater harvesting systems: EPA guidance, sizing math, downspout connections, and how much water you can realistically collect.
ENERGY STAR ratings, DOE appliance studies, and which appliances actually save money fast. The 5-year payback math for refrigerators, dishwashers, washers, and dryers.
EPA recycling data, BAN audit reports, and what really happens to your recyclables. Plastics #1-#7, glass, paper, and the gap between curbside acceptance and actual recycling.