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The New York Times calls Umbra Fisk "a trailblazer in the field of eco-advice columnists" and "the arch online sage of the new green age." Her latest passion: kale smoothies ... no, sorry, civic engagement, because getting political is the only way we'll get a planet that doesn't burn and a future that doesn't suck. Ask Umbra a question here.
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Can I recycle all these plastic food wrappers?
A reader wonders what to do with the plastic his food comes wrapped in. Umbra says he's bin doing it all wrong.
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Which is worse, a K-Cup or a throw-away coffee cup?
A reader wants to know the lesser of two coffee evils. Umbra cups the ante.
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Do I need to flush every time?
A reader's spouse is upset by the "if it's yellow, let it mellow" policy. Umbra says hold it right there.
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What foods should I take camping?
An eco-conscious backpacker wonders what to eat. Umbra goes foraging for answers.
