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. CMDR77 CMDR77 completed this on March 19 12:08 PM

    No comment

  2. kolakitty kolakitty completed this on March 15 6:40 PM

    Sorry — I’ve never liked the idea of a micro-wave. : (

  3. kkroger kkroger completed this on March 13 2:13 PM

    We have used the Microwave for years. We rarely use our oven the last time I remember using it was Thanksgiving. We prefer to cook on our gas grill and use the microwave for things like veggies whe…

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

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

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