Bob Schildgen

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Hey Mr. Green, Are Plastic Food Containers Too Toxic to Reuse?

By Bob Schildgen January 6, 2016

In this story: , plastic, lifestyle

Should we reuse our plastic containers? Mr. Green has the answer.

Hey Mr. Green, What's the Cleanest Wood Stove?

By Bob Schildgen January 5, 2016

In this story: , energy efficiency, lifestyle

What's the cleanest wood stove?

Should I Reheat My Home or Keep it Warm?

By Bob Schildgen January 5, 2016

In this story: , energy efficiency

Reheat or keep warm? Mr. Green has the answer!

Hey Mr. Green, How Ecofriendly Is Online Shopping?

By Bob Schildgen December 9, 2015

In this story: , shopping, buyers' guide

Mr. Green compares e-commerce to traditional shopping—the greener option might surprise you.

Hey Mr. Green, What Should I Eat At Asian Restaurants?

By Bob Schildgen December 8, 2015

In this story: , food and drink

Hey Mr. Green, What Should I Eat At Asian Restaurants?

Hey Mr. Green, I've Got Beef with Your Water Consumption Facts

By Bob Schildgen November 16, 2015

In this story: , agriculture, water

A reader disagrees with Mr. Green on how much water cattle consume.

Hey Mr. Green, Is "Vaping" Really Safe?

By Bob Schildgen October 21, 2015

In this story: health,

Is secondhand vapor from electronic cigarettes dangerous, and is “vaping” really as safe to users as has been insinuated?

Hey Mr. Green, Is Alkaline Hydrolysis More Ecofriendly Than Cremation?

By Bob Schildgen October 27, 2015

In this story: , lifestyle

Mr. Green summarizes the impacts and availability of alkaline hydrolysis.

Hey Mr. Green, What Are the Biggest Nonhousehold Water Guzzlers?

By Bob Schildgen November 3, 2015

In this story: , water, drought

Hey Mr. Green, What Are the Biggest, Non-Household Water Guzzlers?

Hey Mr. Green, How Can I Have a No-Waste Wedding?

By Bob Schildgen October 20, 2015

In this story: , food and drink

Using secondhand dinnerware and flatware is one way to cut down on waste at a wedding.