Do you know that hulking refrigerator in your kitchen emits CO2 thanks to the electricity it uses each year? It's a comparatively small amount, in truth, but enough that some people have foresworn their fridge and adopted a life without one. Included are bonus food storage tips.
This Stuff You Should Know episode dives into an unusual green living trend from 2009 where some environmentally conscious people decided to completely give up their refrigerators to reduce their carbon footprint. Josh and Chuck explore whether this extreme eco-friendly lifestyle actually makes a significant environmental impact, discussing everything from food storage alternatives and shopping strategies to food waste statistics and creative ways to keep perishables fresh without traditional refrigeration. Along the way, they share practical tips about which foods don't actually need refrigeration, the surprising environmental costs of food waste, and other quirky green living experiments that push the boundaries of sustainable living.
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