Eco Geek Archive

Ask the Eco Geek: Enviro-friendly dental floss

When separating our garbage, we notice that one plastic that we use more than we’d like is dental floss. Is there a bio-degradable or more earth-friendly dental floss available? Jennifer Tobin, Whitby, ON

Ask the Eco Geek: Flush or toss the tissue

Water issues aside (assuming I will flush anyway), is it better to flush a tissue or throw it in the garbage? Adam Twersky, Washington, DC

Ask the Eco Geek: Dishwasher vs. Handwashing

My New Year’s resolution was to make my house more environmentally friendly, but now I can’t figure out if handwashing the dishes is less wasteful than a dishwasher. What do you say? Virginia Cimmino

Ask the Eco Geek: Batteries

I have two young children and it seems we are constantly replacing batteries. I heard that newer technology has made my AAA, C and D batteries safe to put in our curbside garbage. Is that true? Suzy Christie

Ask the Eco Geek: Non-stick pots and pans

What's the deal with non-stick pots and pans? Is safe to cook with them or not? Sarmishta Subramanian

Ask the Eco Geek: Plastic Grocery Bags

My local Dominion has a huge bin for recycling plastic grocery bags. But what happens to them? And why don’t other stores offer this service? Joyce Desjardins

Ask the Eco Geek: Garburators

My daughter just bought a home in North Toronto and it has a garburator. A friend told me they are not legal in the city. Why? What’s the deal? Dr. Ron Allan

Ask the Eco Geek: Sidewalk de-icing

Is there such a thing as an environmentally friendly way to de-ice my front walk? I've noticed pet-friendly salts and garden- and grass-friendly products, but are they all bad for the earth? Matthew McConnell

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