Growing Greenie: My Team Energy Star Challenge Winner
October 24, 2012
The author’s 9-year-old daughter took a page out of her mother’s book and vowed to lead by conservation.
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.
October 24, 2012
The author’s 9-year-old daughter took a page out of her mother’s book and vowed to lead by conservation.
October 17, 2012
Madison residents continue to come together to embrace communitywide recycling — a fantastic example of the Power of We.
October 15, 2012
Some quick and easy tips to reduce water usage at home.
October 4, 2012
Alaska Airlines flies above its air carrier peers with its dedication to recycling.
October 3, 2012
The iconic passenger rail carrier touts extensive recycling programs and cleaner emissions than airline competitors.
October 2, 2012
The foundation benefits music education programs at U.S. schools by providing gently used instruments and refurbishing existing instruments.
September 26, 2012
A glass packaging manufacturer has created lovable cartoon characters to help teach kids about the importance of glass recycling.
September 20, 2012
Reusing glass clippings — simply by leaving them atop a freshly mown lawn — cuts back on yard waste and helps nurture a healthy lawn.
September 10, 2012
Understanding how to recycle electronics can ensure your devices are safely recycled in the United States.