Paper vs. plastic — is one better for the environment?
A Stanford earth science student examines the environmental implications of paper and plastic grocery bags. In the battle to be eco-friendly, the results are complicated.
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With battery recycling programs, electric vehicles are the greenest choice
Electric cars require heavy duty batteries that will need to be replaced in a car’s lifespan, but with battery recycling programs, electric vehicles are still a greener choice than gas-fueled ones.
Dislike mall music? When you consider the environmental impact, it’s even worse
Many people already dislike music played in malls, but when you consider the energy required to power that music, the picture gets worse. Stanford’s eco-advice writers dig deeper into the math of mall music.
Which is more eco friendly – real or artificial Christmas trees?
Real Christmas trees leave a smaller carbon footprint than artificial ones, especially if replanted after the holidays. Artificial trees, however, can be eco friendly if they’re used for more than 20 years.