Vermont’s Bottle Bill: A State Recycling Success
August 1, 2013
The bill, implemented in 1973, is Vermont’s most successful recycling and litter prevention program.
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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Making Good Use of Unwanted Plastic Toys
July 22, 2013
A palette of old toy scraps provides unlimited upcycling possibilities at a Cincinnati nonprofit.
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Swim in Eco-Friendly Odina Swimwear
July 17, 2013
Odina uses recycled nylon and organic cotton in its line of “sustainable, highly functional and fashionable swimwear.”
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Chipotle’s Sustainable Endeavors
July 5, 2013
In-store recycling programs and cutting-edge, sustainable store designs keep Chipotle at the forefront of environmental change.
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The Eco Golf Ball: Curbing a Major Oceanic Waste Problem
June 28, 2013
Three hundred million golf balls are wasted each year in the U.S., but a biodegradable product is helping to reduce that waste stream.
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Oregon’s Riverbend Landfill and its Expansion Battle
June 24, 2013
A rural Oregon landfill is nearing capacity and now faces controversial plans to expand.
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Target’s Recycling Kiosks: A Nationwide Recycling Solution
June 19, 2013
For those with limited recycling options, Target is a resource to recycle plastics, aluminum, glass and electronics.
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GrowNYC’s Textile Recycling Program
June 13, 2013
Since 2007, GrowNYC has been instrumental in collecting more than 2 million pounds of textiles through its clothing and textile recycling collections.
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Go on an Eco-Picnic with Branch
June 5, 2013
Branch’s on-the-go eco-kits are the perfect companion to summertime picnics.
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TerraCycle’s Writing Instruments Brigade
May 30, 2013
Old pens, pencils and markers needn’t see the trash bin. TerraCycle collects them and turns them into useful household products.