Sustainability from Joolz
July 28, 2016
I recently discovered a company with a concept I think is brilliant; make a great product then make your packaging reusable and fun.
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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Working Towards a Plastic Free Life
July 21, 2016
Plastic Free July is a campaign that aims to raise awareness about the problems of single-use disposable plastics and challenges people to do something about their individual consumption.
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The Wonderful World of Wegmans
July 14, 2016
Not only does Wegmans really care about their employees and their customers, they care about sustainable practices.
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Conserving Water with Yum! Brands
July 7, 2016
Yum! Brands have been working to reduce water consumption in company-owned restaurants by 10% and encouraging franchisees to do the same.
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Mizzou is Aiming for Zero
June 30, 2016
In 1990, the The University of Missouri put together a formal energy conservation program because they realized that energy was too important and too expensive to waste.
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Richard Branson and Sustainability
June 16, 2016
It is always inspiring to discover high profile people that use their fortune and fame to make positive changes in our world.
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How Well Do You Know Your Strawberries?
June 9, 2016
Every year since 2004, the Environmental Working Group (EWG) has put out the EWG’s Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce.
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Albertsons and Sustainability
June 2, 2016
The EPA recognized the company for its “commitment to bringing awareness of the federal agency’s Safer Choice Program for sustainable products.”
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How2Recycle Makes Recycling Easier
May 24, 2016
Sometimes the details of what can be recycled in your local recycling program can get a little confusing.
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5 Eco-Friendly Graduation Gift Ideas
May 19, 2016
Believe it or not, it’s that time again, that senior you know and love is about to graduate and continue on to life after high school or college.