Dan Kraker
Meet Dan Kraker Dan Kraker is an MPR News reporter based in Duluth where he covers the people, economy and environment of northeast Minnesota. Before joining MPR News, Dan worked at KNAU Arizona Public Radio for 11 years, first as a reporter covering northern Arizona’s Native nations and then as news director. He also contributes […]
Reusable Surgical Head Covers Reduce Emissions, Environmental Impact
Reusable surgical head covers had a lower carbon footprint and a lower environmental impact than disposable ones, according to a life cycle assessment of three kinds of head covers in Amsterdam. In metric tons, the mean carbon-equivalent footprint for an annual supply of head covers at a hospital with 25 operating rooms was 1.9 (95% […]
If You Use A Toothbrush Cover, We Have News For You
Amir Mukhtar via Getty Images Despite appearances, toothbrush covers and cleanliness do not always mix. There are lots of helpful travel gadgets on the market, ranging from high-tech tracking devices to simple products like a toothbrush cover. But even though toothbrush covers are a popular staple ― both while you’re on a trip and even […]