Could you live without a refrigerator?

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Could you live without a refrigerator?

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Jan 2, 2014

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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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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Jan 2, 2014

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