Scrap Metal Reborn as Recycled Art
June 22, 2011
In Minnesota, metal junk and old car parts are the stuff of nature-themed recycled sculpture works.
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.
June 13, 2011
A civic building in rural Minnesota is an unlikely leading example of low-impact construction using repurposed materials.
June 8, 2011
Water conservation, reused materials and a low carbon footprint — a fish can teach children to be mindful of the environment.
June 3, 2011
The computer brand has made a conservation commitment to significantly reduce its packaging by the end of 2012.
May 24, 2011
Sony’s EcoTrade program allows customers to recycle any brand of electronic before upgrading to a new, energy-efficient Sony product.
May 23, 2011
Sometimes you just don’t know if you can throw a material in your curbside bin. Here are some helpful hints.
May 13, 2011
The retailer, with locations in more than 40 countries, is making a commitment to organic and sustainable materials.
May 6, 2011
Finding a Mother Nature-approved, health-conscious sandbox is tough work, as one mother discovered.
April 26, 2011
As we celebrate the 42nd annual Earth Day, take a look at how Sen. Gaylord Nelson started the movement way back in 1969.
April 13, 2011
You have a choice when purchasing toilet paper. Make sure your product contains post-consumer recycled content.