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Bob Schildgen

Got a question? Ask Mr. Green!

Hey Mr. Green, Is It More Ecofriendly to Charge My Phone in the Car?

By Bob Schildgen April 29, 2015
In this story: , energy efficiency
Hey Mr. Green, is it more ecofriendly to charge my phone in the car?

Hey Mr. Green, Does My Sprinkler Replenish Groundwater?

By Bob Schildgen April 7, 2015
In this story: , water
Hey Mr. Green, does my sprinkler replenish ground water?

Hey Mr. Green, Can You Compost Shredded Paper?

By Bob Schildgen March 25, 2015
In this story: , recycling, gardening
A hand holds shredded paper that can be composted.

Hey Mr. Green, What's the Greenest Way to Use My Clothes Dryer?

By Bob Schildgen March 17, 2015
In this story: , energy efficiency
Does it use more energy to use a clothes dryer on a higher temperature for shorter duration or lower temperature for longer duration?

Hey Mr. Green, How Can I Tell if My Power Supply is Clean or Dirty?

By Bob Schildgen March 12, 2015
In this story: , clean energy, dirty energy, solar, wind
Hey Mr. Green, how can I tell if my power source is clean or dirty?

Hey Mr. Green, What Does "Organic" Mean, Anyway?

Mr. Green breaks down the meaning of "organic."
By Bob Schildgen February 11, 2015
In this story: food and drink, , shopping
Hey Mr. Green, what does "organic" actually mean?

Hey Mr. Green, Should I Care How Far My Food Travels?

By Bob Schildgen February 11, 2015
In this story: , food and drink, transportation, shopping
Hey Mr. Green, should I care how far my food travels?

Hey Mr. Green, What About All The Water It Takes To Make Paper?

By Bob Schildgen February 10, 2015
In this story: water, recycling,
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Hey Mr. Green, What's the Bottom Line on the Great Diaper Debate?

By Bob Schildgen December 20, 2014
In this story: , lifestyle, babies
Cloth or disposable? Mr. Green has the answer.

Hey Mr. Green, Can I Recycle a Car Seat?

By Bob Schildgen January 7, 2015
In this story: , lifestyle, babies
Find out your options to recycle a used car seat.
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