5 Facts About Recycling You May Not Know
November 10, 2016
We all know that recycling is an easy and effective way to make a difference for our planet.
Wendy Gabriel
Wendy Gabriel is a freelance eco-writer now based in Fresno, California. Gabriel and her work have been featured in numerous publications and websites including the Chicago Sun-Times, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Fox Business News and Mashable.com. For nearly six years, she was a weekly contributor on a popular radio talk show in the Upper Midwest with a segment titled "Simple Tips for Green Living." Gabriel is an avid recycler, rainwater harvester, composter, thrifter and was instrumental in coordinating the planning and creation of a large mural made with recycled materials at a local elementary school in Fargo, North Dakota. Gabriel was the driving force behind starting a school garden program implemented at several Fargo schools.
The founder of MyGreenSide.org and tweeting under @MyGreenSide, Gabriel has gone from the freezer (Fargo) to the furnace (Fresno) and could not be happier exploring California with the loves of her life, her husband and two daughters.
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5 Fun Green Living Tips for your Kiddos
November 3, 2016
Just as we all strive to make the world a better place for our children and grandchildren, part of that is making sure our children are developing habits that are good for the environment.
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Sustainability takes Flight at San Francisco International Airport
October 27, 2016
Beyond the friendliness we encountered, I was delighted with the very visible sustainable efforts the SFO facility is engaged in.
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Gimme 5 Caps Recycling from Preserve
October 20, 2016
When we lived in Fargo, North Dakota, our local recycling facility didn’t allow plastic caps to be included in our recycling bins.
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Take Another Look at Subway
October 13, 2016
You can run into Subway and find a number of healthy, fresh food choices. What you may not know about them is how they have really upped their game in the sustainability department.
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Visiting the Hilmar Cheese Company
September 29, 2016
What we discovered was delicious cheese, a delightful staff and a commitment to sustainability.
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Tips for Chaos Crushing Eco-Lunches
September 22, 2016
If your house is anything like mine on a typical school morning (especially Mondays), then you know it’s easy to forget about being environmentally friendly when it comes to packing lunches for school.
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Family Vacation Gone Green
September 15, 2016
Make your travel experience a little easier on the environment, your wallet and your sanity.
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Sustainable San Clemente
August 11, 2016
It is obvious when visiting San Clemente that the residents take pride in their beautiful neighborhoods. But it takes an entire community working together to keep an area healthy and vibrant…
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5 Organizations Raising Awareness about Food Waste
August 4, 2016
In 2004 a University of Arizona study reported that “40 to 50 percent of all food ready for harvest never gets eaten.”