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Bob Schildgen

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Can Reflective Roofing Save Energy and Help the Environment?

The cooling effects of a white roof are debatable, says Mr. Green
By Bob Schildgen June 24, 2018
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What Are the Best Green Bathroom Habits?

How to be your best green self when Mother Nature comes calling
By Bob Schildgen June 17, 2018
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What Are the Best Ways to Make a Household Greener?

It starts with the power of the pocketbook, says Mr. Green
By Bob Schildgen May 24, 2018
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How Do SUV MPGs Compare With Other Cars'?

Mr. Green looks under the hood for the answer
By Bob Schildgen May 19, 2018
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How Much Space Would It Take to Solar-Power the United States?

Mr. Green shines a light on the subject
By Bob Schildgen May 12, 2018
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What's the Best Way to Recycle Old Clothes?

Mr. Green gets to the bottom of it
By Bob Schildgen April 30, 2018
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Gas or Electric—Which Stove Is Better?

Mr. Green heats up a pot of solution
By Bob Schildgen April 29, 2018
In this story: , buyers' guide, energy efficiency
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Is Compostable Plastic Good for the Environment?

Mr. Green has a decidedly mixed response
By Bob Schildgen April 10, 2018
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Do Diesel Engines Produce Less CO2 Than Regular Engines?

Mr. Green emits the answer
By Bob Schildgen March 18, 2018
In this story: clean energy,
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Are Dryer Sheets and Liquid Softeners Safe for the Environment?

Beware the quats in the clothes
By Bob Schildgen February 26, 2018
In this story: toxics, environment
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