Making Sense of Food Labels
April 29, 2015
Feel confused by all the “best before,” “use by” and “sell by” labels you see on you food packaging? We did, too.
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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California’s Drought Dilemma
April 27, 2015
The severe drought in California has seen little to no improvement. What is the state doing now to tackle the crisis?
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The Move to Better Packaging
April 14, 2015
One way to start cutting waste is by making a switch to reusable containers, and some stores are committed to helping you out.
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Zero Waste is the New Black
April 13, 2015
Eco fashion goes high-tech … with robots and Natalia Allen.
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Taking the Mystery Out of Safely Disposing of Your Cleaning Products
April 9, 2015
As you wrap up (or just start) your spring cleaning, you may come across out of date cleaners or ones no longer in line with your lifestyle. What do you do?
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Talking About Greywater Systems
March 30, 2015
Residents of drought-stricken regions of the U.S. are looking for ways to conserve water, such as greywater recycling.
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How Can You Conserve Water in the Laundry Room?
March 19, 2015
Up and down the West Coast, residents are facing drought conditions and searching for ways to conserve water. One of the biggest water gulpers? The laundry room!
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Recycled Toilet Paper Tube Art
January 20, 2015
All those old toilet paper rolls can be saved and reused to create incredible creations.
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Recycling Brown Goods in My Community
January 14, 2015
If you are looking to upgrade your small appliance, where should you take your old one?
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Reducing Clothing Waste: Reviewing a Green Resolution
December 24, 2014
A year-long resolution to not purchase any new clothes has a lifelong consumer mindset shift.