Katie Kottemann

Dec 27, 2023 | news.yahoo.com | Katie Kottemann

About 33% of food in the U.S. — or 80 million tons — goes to waste each year, according to ReFED, an organization dedicated to remedying that issue. ReFED’s recent findings show that most food waste in 2021 (43.6 million tons, or 54.5%) came from residential homes. Other culprits include farms, the food service industry, manufacturers, and retail. Food waste includes food that is not consumed and is instead thrown away, placed into landfills, dumped down drains, or left to rot in fields.

Nov 6, 2023 | sleepdoctor.com | Katie Kottemann |Michael J. Breus

Zinus Green Tea Memory Foam Mattress Details Type: Foam Firmness: Medium Soft (4) Sizes: Twin, Twin XL, Full, Short Queen, Queen, King, California King Price Range: $169 – $549 Warranty: 10 Year, Limited Highlights Four height options with varying levels of firmness Infusions of green tea extract and charcoal designed to fight odor and moisture Budget-friendly price Drawbacks No models provide enough support for sleepers over 230 pounds Not ideal for hot sleepers, as the foam layers may...

Sep 21, 2023 | sleepdoctor.com | Katie Kottemann |Michael J. Breus

Puffy Royal Hybrid Details Type: Hybrid Firmness: Medium (5) Sizes: Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, King, California King Price Range: $1,249 – $2,699 Warranty: Lifetime, Limited Highlights Robust construction includes layers of memory foam, polyfoam, and pocketed coils Layered foam offers good pressure relief and motion isolation Free shipping throughout the U.S. and 101-night sleep trial Drawbacks Lacks the support needed by those over 230 pounds Multiple layers of foam may be too warm for hot...

Sep 4, 2023 | news.yahoo.com | Katie Kottemann

Tesla has the most popular used electric vehicle (EV) models in the U.S., according to CarMax, a highly popular used vehicle retailer. Of the company’s top 10 most popular EVs, Tesla holds four spots. The Model 3 and Model Y came in first and second, while the Model X and Model S came in seventh and eighth. Used Tesla prices vary, with the cost-effective Model 3 selling for an average price of $37,000, according to the report.

Jul 27, 2023 | news.yahoo.com | Katie Kottemann

Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed a legislative proposal into law on May 13 that will make all electric vehicle (EV) owners in the state responsible for paying a $200 annual fee, The Dallas Morning News reported. The law, which will take effect on Sept. 1, will also require new electric vehicle (EV) owners to pay a one-time fee of $400 to register their cars in addition to the $200 yearly toll. What’s happening?