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Manufacturer sets out to solve serious problem with common waste: 'A transformative moment'

A recycling facility in Nigeria is expanding its infrastructure to increase its recycling capacity and reduce plastic waste.
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Shopper thrilled after finding quality item for cheap at thrift store: 'Score'

Admittedly, finding vintage furniture for a mere dollar is something that doesn't happen often at thrift stores, but people ...
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Driver shares video after discovering bizarre feature in new vehicle: 'Really stupid'

Some Stellantis' car owners are extremely frustrated with the intrusive ads showing up on their infotainment screens.
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Community builds surprisingly simple solution to major stormwater issue: 'Relatively low cost'

Texas residents are proving that protecting the environment doesn't always require massive machinery or complicated ...
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Outraged hiker shares photo of upsetting discovery on trail: 'We need to catch him'

The Appalachian Trail is wildly popular among long-distance and day hikers alike, but high visitor numbers have led to ...
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Gardener captures video of unexpected visitor hiding in backyard: 'Sometimes it's just the little things'

One TikToker shared how what they'd previously considered to be a household annoyance actually turned out to be beneficial for at least one wild animal.
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Chef urges people to eat creatures wreaking havoc on US waterways: 'So good'

One home chef has a recipe to take gumbo to the next level with a secret ingredient: invasive green crab. TikToker ...
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Homeowner stunned after security camera captures neighbor's outrageous behavior: 'I confronted her'

A dispute drew attention online when a homeowner shared footage of concerning behavior by their neighbor. The post, shared to Reddit's r/neighborsfromhell, featured a montage of security clips showing ...
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Homebuyer shares story of years-long battle after new house came with surprise monthly charge: 'If we would have known … we would have walked away'

A recent Reddit post sent out a warning to future homebuyers about the dangers of inherited solar contracts and ...
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Officials roll out $10,000 'upfront incentives' for residents to get home battery backups: 'Every time there's a power outage, we don't even notice'

New Orleans' homeowners could claim $10,000 to install battery storage systems after the city council unanimously approved a plan in December.
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New homeowner questions the value of trendy HVAC tech after moving to frigid area: 'This is new to us'

There are a lot of misconceptions and unknowns about heat pumps, but they're surprisingly simple to understand.
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New data reveals Texas is rushing to install massive amounts of solar power: 'The free market is working here'

In a Reddit post substantiated by The Dallas Morning News, the state of Texas was revealed to be a solar energy powerhouse.