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Some of the technology from twenty years ago seems so outmoded. It's like a novel archeological find. What was our society like twenty some odd years ago? People were singing goofy jingles into their answering machine. How far we've come. I'd better go write something silly on my Facebook status.
There are still some of us who have answering machines taking up space in closets and whatnot. Can they be reused, repurposed or recycled?
Patented in 1934, this electrically-charged invention has made a big difference for modern day picnic-goers. But in recent years it's come under scrutiny, as scientists began to question its effectiveness.
If your kitchen countertops always look like you just cooked a Thanksgiving feast no matter how hard you try to clean them, then it's probably time to replace them. But with so many eco-friendly options available, which one is actually the greenest?
