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Test Your Cardboard
PFAS change surface tension to repel liquids, such as oils, fats, and water. Check for PFAS in cardboard by conducting a simple “bead test” using olive oil. The test relies on the opposing polarity between olive oil and fluorinated molecules, which c
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A New Purpose for Yellow Peas
A recent pilot project in New England has demonstrated the potential for creating a more local, sustainable, and health-conscious food system. By taking an underutilized cover crop—yellow peas—and creating a market for it in regional hospitals, the n
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How to Grow a Spiral Walking Stick
Because of eight bone-spur operations in my feet, I appreciate a good walking aid. My favorite hiking sticks are the ones where stick growth had been deformed by spiraling vines. However, you have to find them, and Mother Nature doesn’t always cooper

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