How to Make an Eco-Friendly Backyard Haunted House
October 27, 2010
A resource-light neighborhood haunted house only takes a bit of creativity.
Marina Hanes
Marina Hanes is a writer and editor based in Youngstown, OH. In addition to website content writing experience, she acquired researching and interviewing skills while working in a law office and a trauma research department.
Marina's grandfather, who was a forester, sparked her interest in sustainability. In 2008, she received a degree in professional writing and editing from Youngstown State University. In her spare time, she dabbles in fiction and children’s book writing, and her hobbies include yoga, skiing, kayaking and reading. Living with three cats and three dogs only makes life more fulfilling.
Marina owns Cat’s Eye Editing, LLC, and a listing of her published works can be found at CatsEyeEditing.com.
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Iowa Begins Smart Meters Pilot Project
October 22, 2010
Are Smart Meters the future of water and energy conservation? Or are they too inaccurate and costly to be useful? Iowa residents will help decide.
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Trick the ‘Bag Monster’ This Halloween
October 20, 2010
Trick-or-treat in sustainable style this All Hallows’ Eve.
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Blog Action Day: How to Collect Greywater
October 12, 2010
Collected water from various parts of the home can mean some serious water saving and reuse opportunities.
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Middlebury College: A Conservation Leader
October 7, 2010
The Vermont liberal arts college has put recycling, waste conservation and energy efficiency programs in place all over its picturesque campus.
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Tennessee Hospitals Rake in Green by Going Green
October 5, 2010
A handful of the state’s hospitals have enacted recycling, conservation and green-building policies making an impact on Tennesseans.
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Paper Mills’ Thirst for Water
September 30, 2010
Even after recent reductions in water usage, paper milling still has a long way to conserve.
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Tire Disposal Transitions to Tire Recycling in Arkansas
September 30, 2010
Hundreds of millions of tires are disposed of annually. One Arkansas waste management company is putting that rubber back into the community.
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Turn Basic Office Products into Camping Equipment
September 27, 2010
Dreaming up ways to use paperclips, notebook paper, pencils and more as camping equipment is one thing, but testing them in the outdoors is a whole other story.
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Moleskine vs. ecosystem: Choose the Greener Planner
September 23, 2010
Two of the leading personal planner brands each have a loyal following, but which is better for the environment?