Why shouldn't I pour oil or paint down the sink? And what should I do instead?
- Written by: Ian A Wright, Associate Professor in Environmental Science, Western Sydney University
ShutterstockAre you ever tempted to pour used cooking oil down the sink? Just turn on the tap and flush it all away. What about that half-used tin of paint in the cupboard? It would be so easy just to wash it down the drain, wouldn’t it?
Well, please don’t! Not just because these bad habits cause problems in your house, backyard,...
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