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I have no idea but feel free to judge...
Obsessive compulsive recycler here. I had to get extra recycle bins because the one they gave us when we bought the house wasn't enough. Luckily we don't have to self-separate. Everything removed for the home renovation I'm doing has been recycled in some form. Scrap wire and nails -> recycled. Habitat got the old appliances, countertop, sinks and everything. The only thing unable to be recycled was the old tile and thinset that came up + a few bits and pieces of sheetrock.
Lawn clippings and tree trimmings have been chopped up and distributed throughout the lawn. It might make a difference... from my perspective the yard looks great and I haven't had to fertilize in 2 years.
Cars - they're far from new but mine (2000 year model) is still young at 60K miles. I average 40-42mpg. Hers (1992 model) I guess you could say is green in that it's still going strong and well maintained. It looks like new but she's still looking forward to getting a Focus or something maybe next year.
I get plastic bags from the store but they're all repurposed as trash can liners for all the small cans throughout the house. Still have a few of the other kind though.
We've cut energy and water usage at home by about 40%. Mostly due to adding insulation, tinting and sealing where needed because in this part of the world heat is the concern. I also installed ridge venting and radiant barrier so the attic temp now tops out at around 105 (it used to be in the 140s).
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'87 924S (Sold)
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