New Uses for Old Board Games
July 14, 2015
Have some old board games that are missing pieces or just not getting played? Give them a second life!
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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Recycling with PaintCare
July 10, 2015
Recently finished a home project? Tempted to toss out that leftover paint? Don’t do it! Check out how you can responsibly recycle old paint.
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EJSCREEN: The Environmental Justice Mapping Tool
July 6, 2015
The EPA has released a new to aid in ensuring environmental justice for all communities.
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Choose Eco-Friendly Straws
July 6, 2015
Ever think about all those plastic straws you use and where they end up? You do have a more eco-friendly option.
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What to Do About Recycling Cork
June 24, 2015
You don’t have to trash all of those wine corks! Check out your recycling options.
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Naturally Get Mold and Mildew Out of Your Outdoor Spaces
June 23, 2015
Don’t reach for harsh chemicals when your outdoor spaces are plagued by mold and/or mildew. Try one of these natural remedies first.
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7 Natural Ways to a Weed-Free Landscape
June 19, 2015
Don’t want to use pesticides to rid your yard of weeds? Try one of these natural methods.
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Beaching It without Waste
June 16, 2015
Considering a trip to the beach? Make sure it’s a waste-free one with these tips.
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Golf Courses: Water Conservation Offenders?
June 12, 2015
How much water do golf courses use to keep those grounds vivid green? Are any course adopting sustainable measures?
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Clean the World
June 8, 2015
Nonprofit Clean the World is taking on hotel waste to save lives across the globe.