Possibly Podcast Episodes
What should I do with clothing I don’t want anymore?
We all have those clothes that just sit in the back of our closets for years and never get used. Maybe it’s that t-shirt from college or that sentimental, but totally ugly scarf that grandma gave us for Christmas. This week, we look into what to do with the clothing you don’t want anymore.
Dec 27, 2022 • 1 min 2 sec
Should I wrap my presents in fabric or paper?
Today, we have a question from a listener named Susan. She wants to know about gift wrapping: “Is it better for the environment to wrap Christmas gifts in fabric you can use over again rather than paper?”
Dec 20, 2022 • 0 min 55 sec
What kind of holiday lights should I buy?
Our own Fatima Husain was looking to buy holiday lights and she wondered: which type should I buy? Is there really a big difference between incandescent and LED lights?
Dec 13, 2022 • 1 min 0 sec
How did Rhode Island get the first offshore wind farm in the country?
Today, we’re traveling to Block Island, the vacation spot off the southern coast of Rhode Island. Block Island is also famous for its offshore wind farm- the first of its kind in the entire nation. What did it take to make this project possible? And is it a success?
Dec 6, 2022 • 1 min 0 sec
When did we start recycling?
We get a lot of questions about recycling, asking what to do with aluminum cans, glass, paper, or even plastic. All this has me wondering: when did we start recycling? How did it get so popular?
Nov 29, 2022 • 0 min 58 sec
What kind of turkey should I buy?
Today, we're talking turkey. With the holidays coming up, you can choose a bird that is free-range, organic, or conventional. But what’s the difference between them? And which type of turkey is best for the planet?
Nov 22, 2022 • 1 min 3 sec
What happened to the hole in the ozone layer?
When I was growing up, I remember hearing about a hole in the ozone layer. It was a big deal. But I don’t really hear about that issue anymore. Is the ozone layer still in danger, and what happened to the hole?
Nov 15, 2022 • 0 min 54 sec
Do I need to rake my lawn?
I have two huge trees in my yard and they dump a lot of leaves. Sometimes I wonder, what would happen if I just let those piles of leaves stay on the ground?
Nov 8, 2022 • 0 min 53 sec
What’s happening with the Great Barrier Reef?
The Great Barrier Reef, off the coast of Australia, is large enough that you can see it from space. It’s home to thousands of types of sea creatures and protects the coastline from erosion. It's taken a beating over the years, but recently, I heard that the Great Barrier Reef is experiencing a comeback. So, what’s really going on?
Oct 31, 2022 • 1 min 4 sec
What should I do with my pumpkin after Halloween?
The weather is cooling, the leaves are changing, and all of my neighbors are putting pumpkins on their porches. It got me thinking, what is the environmental impact of all of these Jack O Lanterns?
Oct 25, 2022 • 0 min 56 sec