Modern sanitary landfills — the first of which was created in California back in 1937 — became the solution to this problem. Instead of just dumping or burning trash, the waste was systematically buried, compacted with heavy equipment and then covered. In 1976, Congress passed the Resource Con...
Modern sanitary landfills — the first of which was created in California back in 1937 — became the solution to this problem. Instead of just dumping or burning trash, the waste was systematically buried, compacted with heavy equipment and then covered. In 1976, Congress passed the Resource Con...
Those pumps rely on electric power to work, so the pumps are dead if the power is out. If pumps are part of the system, flushing the toilet will mix your line with your neighbors to the pump station, and then a backup starts, which could bring their waste back into your plumbing. Th...
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There are several threads like this in the “Light Pollution” section. I don’t think I’ve come across a satisfactory answer. It seems that your only hope is that your neighbors are amiable and willing to compromise. I often find that when you tell someone that their behavior is d...
With warmer weather coming, social distancing in parks and on walks is going to become harder. My suggestion is to grab a tree. The other day I met two neighbors, from different households, along the Commonwealth Avenue Mall. It was obvious we were all trying to set a comfortable social ...
Start organizing your office by sorting papers into three piles: “File,”“To-Do” and “Trash.” Once you have everything sorted, immediately file the papers you need to keep. Then put your to-do pile in a basket or file folder so you can address it once you’ve cleaned up the of...
Always keep trash cans covered, and maybe even secure the lid with bungee cords. Never leave your own pet’s food outside, as neighborhood cats may help themselves. If youattract lots of birdsto your yard with bird feeders or birdbaths, it might be a good idea to stop until you can ...
WIRED spoke with several experts about the explosion of surveillance technology, how police use it, and what the dangers might be. As tech advances, street cameras can now employ facial recognition and even connect to the internet. What does this mean fo
Probably one of the most effective ways to rid your yard of pesky raccoons is to get an automated/motion-activated sprinkler system to scare them off every time they come near your trash cans or gardens. There are many products on the market for this type of device and they really work ...