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May 25, 2012
Talk about creative reuse: Recycled newspaper becomes a fresh writing utensil.
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.
May 25, 2012
Talk about creative reuse: Recycled newspaper becomes a fresh writing utensil.
May 2, 2012
Many municipal recycling programs do not accept books, but numerous donation or exchange programs can give old books an extended life.
April 25, 2012
The Washington-based company uses every bit of organic wool in its products and scrap-recycling ReKindle program.
April 19, 2012
Earth Day provides a chance to teach environmental stewardship to children while bettering the community.
April 13, 2012
A family-focused Earth Day celebration in Georgia discovers fun and meaningful ways to take care of the earth.
April 12, 2012
Utilizing 80% recycled cotton in its jeans, REUSE saves an incredible amount of resources, including an eye-opening amount of water for every pair.
April 9, 2012
The self-described “clothing artist” takes old duds made of natural fibers and recycles them into colorful new designs.
April 4, 2012
An eight-unit infill condo project in Brooklyn’s Gowanus neighborhood has serious green cred, including incorporating many recycle materials in its finishes.
March 29, 2012
A decade-long sustainability initiative, ending in 2019, will help green the city of Cleveland — and provide ideas for other cities to follow suit.
March 26, 2012
The nonprofit saves millions of pounds of waste from hitting landfills by recycling and repurposing old homes.