most recent 30 from http://www.stopthesearch.com 2010-03-10T16:11:02Z http://www.stopthesearch.com/feeds http://www.creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.5/rdf http://www.stopthesearch.com/questions/53/how-do-i-change-my-avatar unknown (google) 2009-10-06T21:43:58Z 2010-03-10T08:22:21Z

<p>Lots of people on here have customized their avatar photo but I don't see how to do that. How can I update my avatar?</p>

http://www.stopthesearch.com/questions/123/are-toaster-ovens-generally-more-efficient-than-regular-full-size-ovens blinkymach12 2009-11-15T01:03:53Z 2010-03-08T16:22:19Z

<p>They're smaller, but generally less insolated. Is there a rule of thumb here?</p>

http://www.stopthesearch.com/questions/150/how-to-protect-natural-paving-stones brandstaetter 2010-01-05T09:06:36Z 2010-03-08T16:22:19Z

<p>I have a newly laid pavement with natural stone (granite). Next to the pavement, there is a tree which drops tiny, cherry like fruits (I'm sorry, I'm not an english native speaker, so I don't know the correct name).</p> <p>These fruits burst and leave ugly stains which are very hard to get rid of. Is there a solution for this, which is eco friendly and not too expensive?</p>

http://www.stopthesearch.com/questions/30/recommend-a-smart-meter interstar 2009-09-29T19:34:25Z 2010-02-27T20:22:24Z

<p>What functionality should I be looking for in a Smart Electricity Meter?</p> <p>And what are the best current options?</p>

http://www.stopthesearch.com/questions/2/how-can-i-get-white-laundry-to-remain-white-without-using-harsh-chemicals Jeff 2009-09-22T17:28:47Z 2010-02-26T03:08:37Z

<p>Bleach works but it is so harsh on the clothes and the environment. How can I get clothes white without bleach?</p>

http://www.stopthesearch.com/questions/57/are-certain-trees-able-to-remove-more-co2-than-others Nathan 2009-10-08T17:12:08Z 2010-02-15T00:12:03Z

<p>I'm looking to plant a tree in my front yard. Obviously there are a number of different considerations to take into account, but one I was wondering about helping reduce my carbon footprint.</p> <p>Are some trees better at removing CO2 from the atmosphere than others?</p>

http://www.stopthesearch.com/questions/67/how-can-i-save-when-printing Jennifer 2009-10-12T05:45:33Z 2010-02-13T22:29:10Z

<p>I can print less (and I do) but when I do have to print what can I do to consume less ink / paper / resources and save money?</p>

http://www.stopthesearch.com/questions/117/christmas-present-for-the-eco-conscious Rich Seller 2009-11-03T12:08:59Z 2010-02-13T21:34:06Z

<p>I'm looking for some suggestions for presents for environmentally-conscious friends.<br /> The main criteria are low footprint, minimal "present-miles" gifts of genuine value to the recipient.</p> <p>Please one idea per answer so they can be voted for separately. I'd love to see multiple ideas though.</p>

http://www.stopthesearch.com/questions/46/is-there-an-easy-way-to-determine-how-much-electricity-an-appliance-uses Nathan 2009-10-05T15:00:54Z 2010-02-13T20:27:37Z

<p>I'd like to determine how much energy some of my appliances use. Is there an easy way to do this? I'm thinking there's got to be an item that I plug in between the power outlet and my appliance that will tell me how much it is currently or has used. Is there?</p>

http://www.stopthesearch.com/questions/87/how-do-i-have-a-carbon-footprint-friendly-barbecue fit IT 2009-10-17T05:36:53Z 2010-02-13T20:13:13Z

<p>I'd like to get one last barbecue in before winter hits so maybe you can help me. How do I have a bar-b-que that is as earth friendly as possible. I'm not going to go vegan so don't even mention that one! I'll be doing steaks. Yum!</p>

http://www.stopthesearch.com/questions/113/what-should-i-do-with-fallen-leaves Jeff 2009-10-25T19:48:37Z 2010-01-05T08:59:03Z

<p>Should I leave them on the lawn (it doesn't look ugly - it looks natural) or should I rake them up? If I rake them what can I do with them beyond burning them or sending them in one of those yard waste bags with the trash?</p>

http://www.stopthesearch.com/questions/138/do-car-engines-need-to-be-warmed-up-before-using-them-in-freezing-weather Jeff 2010-01-01T22:39:11Z 2010-01-05T08:55:08Z

<p>My car has an indicator that the engine is cold when I turn it on in the mornings - the weather is below freezing in my area. Do I need to warm the car before using it or can that warning be safely ignored? As a follow-up - if it is okay to drive with the light on should I avoid the highways until it goes off and just stick to slower speeds?</p> <p>I'd like to avoid the waste that goes with idling the car every day if possible.</p>

http://www.stopthesearch.com/questions/140/what-can-i-use-to-melt-ice-instead-of-road-salt Jeff 2010-01-02T17:57:28Z 2010-01-05T08:50:31Z

<p>Using road salt keeps my driveway free of ice during the winter months (mostly) and I combine that with shoveling. But I'm sure the rock salt isn't the best way to go as it can cause damage to cars it must be doing crazy damage to the lawn and animals around here too.</p> <p>So what can I use instead of the salt that will keep the driveway and sidewalk free of ice but do as little harm to the environment (and my car) as possible?</p>

http://www.stopthesearch.com/questions/142/what-temperature-should-i-set-the-fridge-and-freezer-at-for-maximum-effectiveness Jeff 2010-01-04T06:41:03Z 2010-01-05T08:46:49Z

<p>Knowing that the fridge consumes the most energy of all household appliances I'd like to know what I can do to minimize its impact. What temperatures should I set the fridge portion and the freezer portion to for maximum savings and usefulness?</p>

http://www.stopthesearch.com/questions/143/what-sort-of-caulk-or-foam-is-good-for-gaps-between-wall-and-floor jdunck 2010-01-04T19:36:16Z 2010-01-04T20:42:08Z

<p>I'm helping to improve the efficiency on a very old (1900?) house. It has major thermal envelope gaps. One problem is that there seem to be drafts between the base of walls and the floor or foundation. </p> <p>Will a caulk work here? The gaps seem to be under 1/4". What kind of caulk should I use?</p>

http://www.stopthesearch.com/questions/139/laundry-balls-and-disks-do-they-work Jeff 2010-01-01T22:53:48Z 2010-01-01T22:53:48Z

<p>Laundry balls are placed in with your clothes when being cleaned and are meant to replace harsh chemicals while still providing all the cleaning power needed.</p> <p>These products look good and if their claims to reduce chemical use and clean just as well as store-bought detergents is true they should clean well and save money - but I don't know anybody who has directly used them. Do they work as advertised or is this another case of a products that is too good to be true?</p>

http://www.stopthesearch.com/questions/41/wash-dishes-by-hand-or-in-the-dishwasher Jeff 2009-10-04T01:42:11Z 2009-12-04T17:27:23Z

<p>Which will take less water to get the dishes clean?</p>

http://www.stopthesearch.com/questions/130/should-i-use-recharagable-batteries-or-the-normal-kind Jeff 2009-11-30T05:35:34Z 2009-12-04T15:46:29Z

<p>I've always felt I was doing the "right" thing by buying/using rechargable batteries - and yes I do recharge them multiple times - but could I be mistaken? Perhaps the chemicals need to build something that can recharge are actually worse for the world...</p> <p>If I use a rechargeable is there a point where things switch over - ie, if I charge twice its good but only once its bad or is there some other way to know?</p>

http://www.stopthesearch.com/questions/109/why-is-350ppm-important Jeff 2009-10-24T19:41:46Z 2009-12-04T15:12:19Z

<p>I've heard that 350ppm is an important number to fight global climate change but where can I find more information on this?</p>

http://www.stopthesearch.com/questions/100/tip-buy-products-with-minimal-packaging Jeff 2009-10-21T02:42:23Z 2009-12-04T15:04:35Z

<p>Try to buy products with minimal packaging - not only will you be producing less waste but you'll be encouraging companies to package their products with less waste as well.</p>

http://www.stopthesearch.com/questions/4/how-do-i-log-in-with-an-openid Jennifer 2009-09-23T02:06:59Z 2009-11-26T04:28:14Z

<p>I want to register for StopTheSearcch.com but it says I need an OpenID. Where can I get one?</p>

http://www.stopthesearch.com/questions/97/tip-dont-want-the-yellow-pages-to-be-delivered-to-your-house-visit-this-site Jeff 2009-10-20T04:46:32Z 2009-11-25T14:56:57Z

<p>If you live in the US you can try this website (<a href="http://www.yellowpagesgoesgreen.org/stop-yellow-pages/" rel="nofollow">Yellow Pages Goes Green</a>) to have the yellow pages delivery stopped. It also looks like it should stop the white pages from being delivered.</p> <p>Stopping delivery of the white and yellow pages is a great idea - everything is available online now and those huge print outs are always out of date so there's no need for those massive books.</p>

http://www.stopthesearch.com/questions/79/where-should-compact-fluorescent-cf-light-bulbs-be-disposed-of BasicallyMoney.com 2009-10-14T00:50:47Z 2009-11-19T14:47:28Z

<p>I know my community has designated community recycling centers, but is there any other way to dispose of used CF bulbs safely? Do any large retail chains take these bulbs back, or do they only sell them?</p>

http://www.stopthesearch.com/questions/118/burial-or-cremation Rich Seller 2009-11-03T12:11:07Z 2009-11-08T05:26:35Z

<p>Not that I'm planning it any time soon, but does anyone have any reliable data to support the eco-benefits of one over the other? Or are there other alternatives that are greener?</p>

http://www.stopthesearch.com/questions/107/how-do-i-know-my-tire-is-properly-inflated Jeff 2009-10-23T15:39:58Z 2009-11-06T23:30:59Z

<p>I've heard that the most effective way to save gas is to ensure that my tires are inflated to the proper PSI... but how do I know what that amount should be? It is different for all tires? What about the weather - should I adjust the PSI based on how hot or cold it is outside? What if I do mostly highway driving - should I keep the number slightly lower than if I were to be doing mostly city driving?</p>

http://www.stopthesearch.com/questions/61/i-know-vinegar-can-be-used-to-clean-windows-but-can-it-be-used-to-clean-in-other SaveMeFromMyHome 2009-10-11T00:11:21Z 2009-11-04T10:11:17Z

<p>I've used vinegar and water mixes to clean windows which works really well so vinegar can probably be used around the home to clean in other ways too, but how? I'm guessing that it can be used pretty extensively in the bathroom and kitchen but can it be used for the floor tiles or jewelry as well?</p> <p>Using Vinegar and water should be a more green cleaning choice than using harsh chemicals right?</p>

http://www.stopthesearch.com/questions/62/how-do-i-reuse-my-used-coffee-grounds-for-my-plants SaveMeFromMyHome 2009-10-11T00:25:31Z 2009-11-04T09:50:41Z

<p>Do I just pour the grounds onto the soil I've already got or do I mix it in so that it is a mix of soil and used coffee grounds? What's the optimum mix so that I'm not harming my plants or garden?</p> <p>Thanks.</p>

http://www.stopthesearch.com/questions/110/what-is-global-warming-and-whats-the-problem-anyway Jeff 2009-10-24T19:55:37Z 2009-11-02T23:40:28Z

<p>What is global warming and what's the problem, anyway? Doesn't the earth's temperature move in cycles anyway? This is better than another ice age isn't it?</p>

http://www.stopthesearch.com/questions/63/which-houseplants-are-best-at-removing-pollutants-in-my-home SaveMeFromMyHome 2009-10-11T02:01:08Z 2009-10-31T04:28:55Z

<p>I'd love to get some new plants for my house that could help reduce the dust and pollutants in my home. This sounds a lot better than buying an expensive (and loud) air purifier.</p>

http://www.stopthesearch.com/questions/112/what-is-the-difference-between-co2-and-co2e Jeff 2009-10-24T20:21:52Z 2009-10-27T14:05:14Z

<p>CO₂ is well known but I've never heard of CO₂e. What is the difference and which should I be concerned about?</p>