Waste Less Archives | The Cool Down

Once the batteries are shredded, the resulting fragments flow through a stream of the liquid.

Tech

Tech expert reveals the fate of certain old EV batteries when they die: ‘The process is fascinating’

thrifted Momotaro jeans

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Thrift shopper makes surprising discovery after picking up $8 jeans: ‘The quality felt amazing, so I looked them up … ‘

Other gardeners shared their thoughts on the video, praising Sabrina for her clever hack.

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Gardener shares the surprising piece of ‘trash’ that can help your garden grow faster: ‘Love this idea’

Nissan turning retired EV batteries into portable power stations.

Tech

Nissan develops genius method of giving new life to old electric vehicle batteries: ‘Retired EV batteries have great potential’

Hot Wheels Worlds Smallest Monster Truck, Huge packaging

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Photo of children’s toy discovered in store sparks debate online: ‘The whole [thing is] unnecessary’

Keep produce fresh longer

Food

Doctor shares safe and healthy tip for keeping your produce fresh for longer: ‘I’ve been doing it all wrong’

Dumpster full of unused electrical fittings

Business

Dumpster diver makes shocking discovery in trash outside of electronics store: ‘The Magical Dumpster God provides!’

Ford

Business

Ford just got the biggest U.S. investment ‘since the advent of the auto industry’ — here’s what its new joint venture is spending it on

Lunchroom food waste

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School janitor sparks outrage with image of lunchroom trashcan: ‘As a former child who went hungry, this hurts’

Vintage Heath Ceramics mug for absurd price

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Shopper stunned to discover actual value of mug purchased for $1: ‘The Rolls-Royce of everyday ceramics’

I work at a restaurant chain and I find myself throwing out hundreds of crayons each week off tables

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Restaurant worker notices troubling issue with their employer’s kids’ offering: ‘Is there anything I can do?’

New product spotted on Walmart, Disposable cutting boards

Business

New product spotted on Walmart shelf sparks fury online: ‘When I saw this … I thought it was sarcasm’