Make Waves with Cool Eco-Friendly Swimwear
September 29, 2011
Options abound for green beach and pool attire this season.
Jessica Bates
Jessica Bates is a freelance writer living in Southern California, and she holds degrees in both English and journalism. Jessica enjoys traveling, cooking without recipes, reading, taking pictures of weird plants, dancing to good music, eating pineapple, recycling and stretching her limbs.
In her undergraduate career, Jessica worked on the editorial board of Steel Toe Books selecting full-length poetry manuscripts for publication. She blogs about books, art, writing and sustainability on her website.
Jessica also writes for Hello Santa Monica, where she features local businesses, restaurants, events, attractions and breaking news.
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‘The Gleaners and I’ Examines Food Waste, Reuse in France
September 7, 2011
In France’s Beauce region, food waste is abundant, but with “gleaners” all around, reuse is making a comeback.
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Is Door-to-Door Awareness the Green Answer?
August 31, 2011
Could an environmentalist at your door help to solve your area’s plastic bag woes?
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What Happens to White Goods Once They’re Recycled?
August 10, 2011
Where does your old appliance end up once it is left for recycling? And how can you be sure?
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Seventh Generation: The Company, the Products, the Industry
August 8, 2011
Seventh Generation envisions a product’s life “from manufacturing to product use, disposal and education” while making its products as efficient, safe and nourishing as possible.
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Simple and Safe Household Cleaners
August 8, 2011
With all the talk of toxins in our household, I wanted to explore my other cleaning options. An Internet search brought me to “homemade cleaners.”
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eBook Readers: Say Goodbye to the Bookshelves
August 8, 2011
Are eBook readers really an eco-friendly alternative to the good old paperback?
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Mario Yanez of Local Food Miami Talks Sustainable Foods
August 8, 2011
Mario Yanez, creator and administrator of the Local Food Miami online network, discusses sustainable food and its progress in South Florida.
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Fashionably Green: Turning Old Clothing into New Creations
August 8, 2011
DIYers, take note! Upcycling old clothes into new duds is the hottest thing in fashion.
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Tread Lightly with Eco-Friendly Snow Tires
July 29, 2011
For many, driving in the snow is a must. And, those environmentally conscious drivers have several options for safer, earth-friendlier snow tires.