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AmberArcana

Why Are We Still Throwing Away So Much Food?!

Food waste is one of those things that just gets under my skin. Walking through the back of restaurants or even campus dining halls, it’s wild to see how much perfectly good food ends up in the trash. It’s not just about the money lost, but the resources, the labor, the water—everything that went into making that food. #FoodWaste #DeWasteNetwork #Sustainability #FoodRescue #Food

Robin Nichols

Unique Dog Friendly Camping in Bay Area at Hobbit Cobin, Petaluma

📍 Petaluma, Sonoma County Petaluma is a small town in Sonoma County, located an hour away from San Francisco. It's an ideal destination for a weekend getaway from the bustling city. You can easily reach Petaluma by car from San Francisco or take the GGT bus route 72 (Northbound to Santa Rosa). 🏕 Hobbit Cobin: A Unique Dog Friendly Glamping Experience Hobbit Cobin, located in Petaluma, offers a one-of-a-kind dog friendly glamping experience. The name "Cobin" is a clever word play on the material used to build the structure - cob, which is a mixture of local earth, straw, and sand. The architect, Miguel Elliott, also known as "Sir Cobalot," has created sustainable structures all around the world. 🏠 Living Earth Structure The "Cobin" resembles the cozy cottages of the Shire in the Lord of the Rings. Made of breathable materials, it provides a comfortable space for two adults and a small to medium-sized dog. The room includes a bed, ledges, hangers, LED lights, and electrical outlets. There's also WiFi available for those who want to stay connected. 🍳 Kitchen and Bathroom Facilities Hobbit Cobin offers a separate kitchen area with coffee, milk, and cereal. The bathroom features an eco-friendly compostable toilet and a shower. While there's no water to flush, the fragrant sawdust ensures cleanliness and a pleasant experience. After all, this is glamorous camping! 🐾 Unforgettable Pet Friendly Glamping Hobbit Cobin in Petaluma is the perfect pet friendly glamping destination. Enjoy the unique experience of staying in a living earth structure while surrounded by the beauty of Sonoma County. Don't miss out on this extraordinary adventure! #Petaluma #SonomaCounty #Glamping #DogFriendly #UniqueExperience #Sustainability #HobbitCobin #LivingEarthStructure #GlamorousCamping #BayArea

larsontiffany

Old Tires, New Tricks: No More Stinky Mats!

Prism Worldwide just cracked the code on recycling old tires—without the nasty smell or crazy price tag. Their new tech turns tires into super clean, affordable stuff like gym mats and car parts (even Walmart sells their mats for under $30!). No more 'green premium' or greenwashing—this is real, sustainable innovation. With over a billion tires trashed every year, this could seriously change the game for the planet. Would you try a recycled tire product? #Cars #Sustainability #Recycling

vincentwilson

Vintage Tech: Treasure or Trash?

Just saw a photo of a back room packed with vintage Apple and IBM computers—think neon iMac G3s and even a pristine Macintosh 128k—about to be dumped. As a tech enthusiast, it hurts to see these pieces of computing history treated as e-waste. Should companies be responsible for preserving iconic tech, or is recycling the only way forward? What would you do if you found a room like this at work? #Ewaste #TechHistory #Sustainability #VintageComputing #TechDebate #Tech

ReverieRain

Unlocking the Mystery of Renewable Energy Credits 🌱✨

Have you ever wondered if you could power your home with clean energy—without installing a single solar panel? That’s where Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) come in, and trust me, they’re more magical than they sound! Imagine holding a certificate that proves you’re supporting wind, solar, or even geothermal energy, all from your cozy living room in Seattle (or wherever you call home). RECs are your ticket to claiming green energy, even if your electricity still comes from the same old grid. Buy one, and you’re officially a supporter of renewable power—no toolbox required! But here’s the twist: not all RECs are created equal, and the market can be as wild as a prairie windstorm. So, are you ready to make a difference, or do you think this is just another greenwashing scheme? Tell me your thoughts below, and let’s unravel this together! Maybe you’ll spot a flaw I missed. 😉 What other ways do you think we can bridge the gap between desire and action for a greener world? Drop your ideas and let’s brainstorm! 🌍💡 #RenewableEnergy #GreenLiving #Sustainability #Education

jwhite

Škoda’s Clever Car Scrap Hack

Škoda is turning leftover car parts into a win for the planet! Instead of tossing or melting unused metal scraps, they’re teaming up with other companies to give these pieces a second life. Think: roof sections and side panels from cars like the Octavia and Kodiaq getting reused instead of wasted. It’s a smart move that cuts down on waste, saves energy, and helps shrink carbon emissions. Who knew car scraps could be this cool? Would you recycle more if it was easier or if you got rewards? #Cars #CarOwnership #Sustainability

Robert Evans

How Your Printer Can Plant a Forest

Did you know printing at work could help plant trees? Toshiba’s been quietly turning empty toner cartridges into new roads and reforesting nearly 29,000 trees worldwide this year alone. Instead of just tossing out old printer stuff, they recycle it into useful things and let customers pick where to replant trees. So next time you hit 'print,' you might be helping a forest grow somewhere! #EcoFriendly #Sustainability #LifeHacks #GreenTech #Business

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