Monthly Archives: June 2011

BY ASK UMBRA 27 JUN 2011 6:25 AM Q. Dear Umbra, So, I always save my hair for the compost. But what about my friend’s hair that has been dyed or bleached? Is there any value in that? Thanks for the advice! … Continue reading →

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June 15, 2011 01:13 PM Eastern Daylight Time Aluminum Can Recycling Rate Reaches Highest Level in More than a Decade At 58.1%, Can’s Recycling Rate is Nearly Double That of All Other Beverage Containers WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The U.S. recycling rate for aluminum … Continue reading →

Bottle and can recycling represents a rare retail offering that everybody needs, and by which you actually get money; still, up until now, we’ve treated bottle and can recycling like that embarrassing uncle that you wish you didn’t have to … Continue reading →

Q. Dear Umbra, My sister recently posted a story about CFLs causing cancer to her Facebook feed. Is there anything to this latest attempt to vilify the little lamps? Brian Spokane, Wash. A. Dearest Brian, Those little lamps. They need defending again. I … Continue reading →

by Michael Graham Richard, Ottawa, Canada on 05.24.11 Photos: Wikipedia & Flickr, CC Mario & Luigi Would be Proud Sometimes, discovery is about putting things together in new ways. We know thatmushrooms can be great at breaking down pollutants, and we know that … Continue reading →