Mr. and Mrs. Dan Sharp

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Name: Mr. and Mrs. Dan Sharp
Job: Green Family Expert
Summary: The Sharp Family was recently featured in People Magazine for the environmental changes they have made in their urban Pasadena, California home. Since 2003, Maya and Dan Sharp have been working together toward a healthier and more environmentally friendly lifestyle. A Civil Engineer for the County of Los Angeles, Dan is always looking for new ways to implement green changes in their home and lifestyle.
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 Recycling 
  1. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Sharp
  2. What is the difference between a recyclable product and a recycled product? 
  3. Why is buying recycled products good for the environment? 
  4. How can I find recycling stations in my neighborhood? 
  5. Where can I recycle used motor oil and coolant? 
  6. Where can I recycle my car batteries? 
  7. Where can I recycle household batteries? 
 Paper And Plastic 
  1. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Sharp
  2. 'Paper' or 'plastic'- which is better for the environment? 
  3. What do the numbers near the recycling logo on a plastic container mean? 
  4. What does biodegradable mean? 
  5. What is the difference between pre-consumer and post-consumer products? 
 Cleaning Products 
  1. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Sharp
  2. What kind of cleaning products are better for my family and the environment? 
  3. Where can I get environmentally friendly cleaning products? 
  4. Can I make my own household cleaning products? 
 Dangerous Chemicals 
  1. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Sharp
  2. What are Volatile Organic Compounds VOCs? 
  3. What is mercury? 
  4. Why is mercury dangerous to people and the environment? 
  5. What products around my home might contain mercury? 
  6. How can I safely dispose of products that may contain mercury? 
 Food Additives And Pesticides 
  1. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Sharp
  2. What factors should I consider when reading a food label? 
  3. What is high fructose corn syrup? 
  4. What are synthetic dairy hormones? 
  5. What does cage free mean? 
  6. What types of produce could contain high levels of pesticides? 
  7. What are some concerns about the production of red meat? 
 Organic Food 
  1. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Sharp
  2. What is organic food? 
  3. Why is organic food better for my health and the environment? 
  4. How do I know if my food is organic? 
  5. Who is responsible for organic standards? 
  6. What is the difference between natural and organic food labels? 
  7. Where can I buy organic food? 
  8. Why is organic food sometimes more expensive? 
  9. Why is buying fruits which are 'in season' better for the environment? 
 Local Foods 
  1. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Sharp
  2. What is the local food movement? 
  3. What types of food are parts of the local food movement? 
  4. Is local food the same as organic food? 
  5. Is local food free from pesticides? 
  6. Why is it important to support my local economy? 
  7. How can I find out where to buy local food? 
  8. What challenges face the local food movement? 
 Organic Bathroom Products 
  1. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Sharp
  2. What is an organic bathroom product? 
  3. What organic bathroom products are available? 
  4. Where can I buy organic bathroom products? 
  5. Are bathroom products made from recycled material available? 
  6. What are the benefits of organic skin care products? 
  7. Can I make my own skin care products? 
 Organic Clothing 
  1. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Sharp
  2. What is 'earth friendly clothing? 
  3. Where can I buy earth friendly clothing? 
  4. How can I find an 'earth friendly' drycleaners in my neighborhood? 
  5. What are the environmental benefits of using cloth diapers instead of disposable diapers? 
  6. What are some alternatives to using cloth diapers? 
  7. What is bamboo and why is it considered sustainable? 
  8. What products can be made with bamboo? 
 Energy Efficient Appliances 
  1. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Sharp
  2. What is an 'Energy Star appliance? 
  3. How can an Energy Star appliance help the environment and save me money? 
  4. Do my appliances use electricity even when they are turned off? 
  5. What is a phantom load? 
  6. How can I determine which electrical devices are using the most energy in my home? 
  7. What is an energy auditor? 
  8. How can I find an energy auditor? 
 Energy Efficient Lighting 
  1. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Sharp
  2. What is a 'compact fluorescent bulb? 
  3. Why should I replace my incandescent bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs? 
  4. How can dimmer switches and motion sensors help save the environment and save me money? 
 Green Plumbing Defined 
  1. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Sharp
  2. What can I do to make my washer and dryer more efficient? 
  3. What can I do to make my dishwasher more efficient? 
  4. If I have an older toilet, what can I do to make it more efficient? 
  5. What is 'an ultra low-flow toilet'? 
  6. What is a 'dual flush toilet'? 
  7. What is a 'faucet aerator'? 
 Green Heating 
  1. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Sharp
  2. Does my furnace contribute to 'carbon emissions'? 
  3. What can I do to make my furnace more efficient? 
  4. What is 'weatherstripping' and how does it work? 
  5. How does poor insulation contribute to carbon emissions? 
  6. Does air pollution only exist outside? 
 Green Cooling 
  1. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Sharp
  2. Does my air conditioner contribute to 'carbon emissions'? 
  3. What can I do to make my air conditioner more efficient? 
  4. What is a 'swamp cooler'? 
  5. What is a 'whole house fan'? 
  6. What can I do to the outside of my windows to make them more energy efficient? 
  7. What are 'low-emissivity' low-E coatings for windows? 
  8. How does ventilating my attic reduce air conditioning costs? 
  9. What is a 'solar attic fan'? 
 Hosting Green Events 
  1. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Sharp
  2. How can I make my parties and events more green? 
  3. What are 'corn plastic' utensils? 
  4. What is 'sugar cane plastic'? 
  5. What kinds of food and beverages can I serve at a green event? 
  6. What is 'organic wine'? 
  7. What is the difference between 'soy-based' candles and 'petroleum-based paraffin' candles? 
  8. What kind of napkins should I buy for my green party? 
  9. Why are cloth napkins better for the environment than paper napkins? 
 Native Landscaping 
  1. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Sharp
  2. What is 'native landscaping'? 
  3. What is a 'deciduous tree'? 
  4. What are 'petroleum-based fertilizers'? 
  5. What alternative methods can I use to get rid of bugs and rodents in my yard? 
  6. Are gas-powered lawnmowers bad for the environment? 
  7. What are the alternatives to using my gas powered lawnmower? 
  8. What is 'grasscycling'? 
 Composting 
  1. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Sharp
  2. What is 'composting'? 
  3. What is a 'composter'? 
  4. Where can I buy a composter? 
  5. What is 'vermicomposting'? 
  6. Why is vermicomposting good for people with small yards? 
  7. Why should I compost? 
  8. What kinds of things can I compost? 
  9. What should I not compost? 
  10. What materials do I need to start composting? 
  11. Where is the best place for my composter? 
  12. Once I start composting, what needs to be done on a regular basis? 
  13. How long will it take to produce compost? 
  14. How do I know when my compost is ready? 
  15. What can I do with my finished compost? 
  16. Can I compost all year round? 
 Water-Wise Gardening 
  1. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Sharp
  2. What is 'water-wise' gardening? 
  3. How can I reduce the amount of water I use on my lawn and garden? 
  4. What can I do to make sure I am using my lawn sprinklers efficiently? 
  5. What is 'gray water'? 
  6. What is 'rainwater harvesting'? 
 Biodiesel 
  1. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Sharp
  2. What is 'biodiesel'? 
  3. Is biodiesel the same thing as vegetable oil? 
  4. How is biodiesel made? 
  5. How does the use of biodiesel help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions? 
  6. What are some of the benefits of using biodiesel? 
  7. What are some of the drawbacks of using biodiesel? 
  8. Do I need to convert my car's engine to run on biodiesel? 
 Biodiesel Homebrew 
  1. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Sharp
  2. Can I make my own biodiesel? 
  3. What are the drawbacks to making my own biodiesel? 
  4. Can biodiesel damage my car's engine? 
  5. Is biodiesel cost effective? 
  6. Where can I purchase biodiesel? 
 Solar Power 
  1. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Sharp
  2. What is a 'Grid Tied Photovoltaic System'? 
  3. What is a 'solar panel'? 
  4. How can I use solar panels to power my home? 
  5. What is 'net metering'? 
  6. What does it mean to be 'off the grid'? 
  7. What are some of the drawbacks to solar power? 
  8. Can I install solar panels myself? 
  9. How long will solar panels last? 
  10. Is it easy to repair damaged or missing solar panels? 
  11. What kind of maintenance do solar panels require? 
 Solar Economics 
  1. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Sharp
  2. What are the up front costs of installing solar power in my home? 
  3. How much money could solar panels save me per month? 
  4. Can I sell the excess power I produce to my utility company? 
  5. Are there any government incentives for using solar panels? 
  6. How much sun do solar panels need to make enough electricity for a home? 
  7. Will solar panels add value to my home? 

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