Recycling (the Other) Plastic Bags
October 24, 2013
While many stores and supermarkets now offer takeback programs, plastic bags are still one of the most common materials that consumers bring into question.
Kara DiCamillo
Kara DiCamillo loves eating, traveling, shopping, and everything outdoors. She is an active volunteer in her Newport, Rhode Island community and has backpacked Mt. Washington in New Hampshire too many times to count. Kara started her online writing career with TreeHugger in 2005 and currently contributes to several websites focusing on sustainability, lifestyle, food, and travel.
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Living Sustainably in Southie: Boston’s Macallen Building
August 20, 2013
Topnotch sustainable touches come with a high price tag in South Boston.
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The Heart of the Walt Disney Company: Family, Kids and the Environment
May 13, 2013
Disney is reaching out to its audience to join together to create lasting, positive change around the world.
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Host Your Own Recycling Event with Indie Cycle
May 3, 2013
Indie Cycle offers Rhode Island and Massachusetts residents an opportunity to host their own e-waste recycling event.
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Recycling in the Garden with Vintage Finds
March 28, 2013
Forgotten doors, windows, chairs and more breathe new life into your home garden.
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The Eccentricity of Wood: Creating Art by Recycling
March 13, 2013
Canadian artist Olga Oreshyna creates unique pieces of art from wood collected from lumberyards and small packaging companies across Ontario.
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Green Love: Six Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas
February 7, 2013
Find the perfect eco-friendly gift for your Valentine this year.
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Green Gift Guide: Fabulous Finds Under $50
February 5, 2013
These eco-friendly gifts won’t break the bank.
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Tom’s of Maine Replaces the Iconic Recyclable Aluminum Tube
January 25, 2013
A recent switch by Tom’s of Maine to plastic toothpaste tubes brings concerns about recyclability, but the company has eco-friendly measures in place.
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Recycled Baseball Fashion: Owning a Piece of History
November 1, 2012
Designers are taking a cue from the ball field, culling materials from baseball games of eras past and recycling them into fashionable accessories.