EarthTalk® From the Editors of E/The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: What happens to major appliances that get carted off when new ones take their place? We have a dishwasher and a refrigerator that are both on the blink now and may need replacement. I’d rather fix them than buy new,...

With the holiday season well under way, it’s easy to get engulfed in the hubbub of it all. Don’t be scared. I’m not going to warn you of the perils of excessive materialism. I’ll wait until next year for that. Right now, let’s discuss how we can engage in the...

From the Editors of E/The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: I am considering upgrading some older appliances in my home. Where can I find information on which models are the most energy efficient? – Jonathan Duda, Olivebridge, NY There has never been a better time to upgrade...