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Lawmakers propose significant changes to grocery store bag policies — here's what it could mean for shoppers
Montgomery County, Maryland, is considering a change to its grocery bag policy that would ban plastic bags and double the fee on paper bags.
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Food additive scientist questions why potentially harmful substance hasn't been banned: 'It's pretty clear evidence that they're not necessary'
"Because they're banned in the EU, it's pretty clear evidence that they're not necessary," Galligan told The Cool Down.
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Researchers discover method for extracting valuable metal from electronic waste — here's how it works
Researchers at Cornell University have developed a breakthrough method for e-waste recycling that extracts gold and converts ...
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Government data shows chart-topping growth in unexpected industry — here's what it means for citizens
As of September 30, 2024, solar power in France reached 23.7 GW, with the southern regions responsible for 52% of the country's solar energy consumption.
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Landscaper raises eyebrows online with video of often misunderstood yard feature: 'That looks like a puddle to me'
One landscaper, proud of the rain garden they'd installed, shared a video of it on the r/landscaping subreddit.
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Gardener makes disappointing realization about beloved fruit plant: 'Would also be a possible federal crime'
One of the challenges of moving to a new country is missing the foods from your native land. One Redditor posted last month ...
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Farmers scramble to protect strawberry crops before Valentine's Day: 'It could take literally 30 minutes for you to have a catastrophic failure'
Farmers in Plant City, Florida, are doing everything they can to protect their valuable strawberry crops from freezing ...
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New study reveals disturbing reason for departure of apex predators from Gulf of California: 'Serves as a sentinel signal'
Researchers conducted a study that examined the significant departure of sperm whales from the central portion of the Gulf of ...
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Homeowner stuns with photos of incredible tiny house built on the river: 'I would live there in a heartbeat'
A Canadian homeowner is impressing tiny home lovers with their stunning 750-square-foot home they built on their own.
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Homeowner shares images of beautiful off-grid cabin in British Columbia: 'I dream of building a cabin home like that one day'
An island cabin in British Columbia, Canada, has completely floored the r/OffGridCabins community. The waterside dwelling has ...
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Shopper bewildered by growing trend among gift bags: 'This is so sad'
One Redditor shared a baffling discovery while shopping for holiday gift bags — revealing just how outrageous AI-generated designs can be.
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Homeowner receives unexpected response after complaining about neighbor: 'Is my irritation justified?'
One Redditor shared their frustration with their neighbor not taking care of their leaves — and the comments called them ...