Every time you complete this action, you will reduce emissions by an estimated 0.2 lbs. CO2e.

Microwaves save both time and carbon — they use about 60-90% less energy than a conventional cooktop or oven. It might take some practice, but you can learn to cook almost anything in the microwave. My grandmother uses hers to make bread and sponge cakes!

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You can achieve this action on the following schedules: once a week, three times a week, and all week.

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  1. eibhlin eibhlin completed this on February 20 7:59 AM

    I use the microwave to re-heat food and for things (such as a cup of boiling water) that would be inefficient on the stove.

    However, I’m not entirely comfortable with

  2. npinsley npinsley completed this on February 21 2:19 PM

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  3. pittsburghdude pittsburghdude completed this on February 26 2:35 PM

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  4. charkie232 charkie232 completed this on March 05 8:57 PM

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  5. apandalovesyou apandalovesyou completed this on March 08 11:58 PM

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