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My name is Laura Otermat. I’m a software engineer. My day job is to work for Adap.tv. In my free time, I like to make things, like this blog.


Stuff

Acronym Generator

Magic

Nim: A Game


Posts

Robots

Lasik versus PRK

Turing Machine Jokes

All Controls

TimeZone Conversion

Electrical Outlets

The Mother of All Demos

Geek Silicon Valley: A Travel Guide Review

Khan Academy

Clarissa Explains It All Computer Games

Musings on Recycling

Grandma Book

Geeky Jewelry


Tools


Videos

Flirting in Hexadecimal

Cursing in Binary

Angelgate Supervillain Party

My First Video

Sesame Street Pledge Drive

My Skydiving Trip

Car-Buying How-To

Standard Fare Vlogs


Friends

Mindy Indie -- Comic Artist and Muralist

DJ Sowms -- Internet Curator

Jim Otermat -- Game Programmer



Laura Tech

Monday, July 23, 2012
Recycling Resource

Most people aren't aware that recycling rules vary between waste management companies. So, I don't think a resource for finding their websites would be well-used. Getting this sort of information isn't worth it if I'm the only one who wants it. However, if you know what you want to recycle and just need to find where, this is a good resource: earth911.com

Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Musings on Recycling

If we're going to survive as a species and leave a place for our great^10 grandchildren, we have to think about using resources in a sustainable way. Or, there will be no resources left for those people. That's why I'm a proponent of recycling.

On the other hand, the tumultuous job scene in Silicon Valley has me moving fairly often. Unfortunately, every time I move, the rules for recycling change. And, it can be difficult to look up these rules onlline. Some areas have multiple waste management companies. Some company websites bury recycling rules behind community outreach info and games.

I'd like it if there was one resource to go to that could tell me who would possibly be serving my zip code and how I can contact them.

I've heard this information can change often, but I think it's worthwhile to try to collect and curate.

Sunday, May 23, 2010
Planeteers Costumes

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