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Brandy Norleen

Brandy Norleen

Brandy Norleen is a technical writer at a firm in Delaware. She is also a freelance writer and editor.


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360: Cosmetics

Brandy Norleen – September 7th, 2009

Earth911's 360 series breaks down the ins and outs of your everyday items. When was the last time you went through your cosmetics drawer or bag?  Has it been six months, a year, maybe longer?  Cosmetics can be defined as powder, lotion, lipstick, rouge or any other preparation for beautifying the face, skin, hair, nails, etc. Let’s take a look ... read more

Tagged 360, basics, ideas, lead, noteworthy, number5plasticPolypropylene, number7plastic, packaging, recycle

Published in General

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Clean Up Your AC

Brandy Norleen – June 8th, 2009

It’s that time of the year again, when most people are feeling the rising temperatures as summer comes crashing in. It’s fun in the sun, but it’s not always a party when you receive your electric bill. So, what is the best way to beat the heat? Home is where it’s at When the summer temperatures start rising, many of us take ... read more

Tagged airconditioner, basics, cfl, computers, energy, fluorescentbulbs, fuel, ideas, kitchen, lightbulbs, noteworthy, oven, reduce, stove, trees, windows

Published in Household

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The Future of the U.S. EPA

Brandy Norleen – June 8th, 2009

When President Obama stepped into office, there was already a lot of buzz about who he planned to name as the new EPA Administrator. On Jan. 23, Obama announced that Lisa Jackson would become the twelfth Administrator and the first African American woman to run the organization. “I am honored by the confidence and faith President Obama and the Senate have ... read more

Tagged basics, climatechange, energy, gas, ideas, noteworthy

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The Global Face of Recycling

Brandy Norleen – June 1st, 2009

Many of us are aware of how the U.S. approaches recycling, but have we ever taken the time to consider how the world approaches it? We are often so comfortable in our own surroundings, that sometimes we don't have the opportunity to see how other countries approach the same daily concerns.  Here is a glance at some different parts of the ... read more

Tagged africa, austria, basics, egypt, ideas, ireland, noteworthy, packaging, recycle, reduce, reuse, solidwaste

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8 Ways to Green School Waste

Brandy Norleen – June 1st, 2009

It’s the end of another school year, and there are a lot of supplies left over: graded papers, book bags and sharpened pencils, just to name a few. The summer vacation has started for students. So, instead of parking it in front of the television, get hands on with some eco-crafting. Not only can you teach your kids the importance of ... read more

Tagged basics, ideas, materialexchange, mixedpaper, noteworthy, organicwaste, recycle, reduce, reuse, students, whiteofficepaper

Published in Household

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The Evolution of Pesticides

Brandy Norleen – March 16th, 2009

It’s obvious when you look at the grocery store produce section that times are changing. The word “organic” is now seen on a variety of produce products. These recent changes directly reflect how produce has been grown in terms of pesticides. Due to a collaboration of federal and state agencies teaming up with farmers and nonprofit organizations, the ... read more

Tagged basics, fungicides, herbicides, ideas, insecticides, noteworthy, pesticides

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How One Man Started A Recycling Program

Brandy Norleen – January 26th, 2009

Real Readers is an Earth911.com series featuring the stories of real people making a difference in the world. Are you or someone you know going above and beyond to do something for the Earth? Tell us about it! You are walking through your company’s cafeteria and buy a bottle of soda. After you finish your drink, you go to throw ... read more

Tagged aluminumcan, basics, cardboard, cdsanddvds, christmastrees, clothingandtextile, computerfloppydisks, computerpaper, ideas, inkjetcartridge, lightbulbs, noteworthy, number1plasticPETE, number2plasticHDPE, number3plastic, plasticbottles, recycle, whiteofficepaper, wrappingpaper

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The Story of Phone Books

Brandy Norleen – January 12th, 2009

Have you received a new phone book recently? Do you have a stack of outdated editions filling the corner of your garage? Many people are unaware that phone books are recyclable, and every year 660,000 tons end up in landfills across the country. To learn more about these prevalent directories and how consumers and the industry are mitigating their environmental impact, Earth911 ... read more

Tagged basics, brownpaperbags, ideas, mixedpaper, noteworthy, phonebooks, recycle

Published in Paper

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Be Thankful, Be Green: Do’s & Don’ts for an Eco-Thanksgiving

Brandy Norleen – November 24th, 2008

It’s that time of year again, and you are preparing to cook a feast to feed the masses. As you start planning the smorgasbord of side dishes and entrees to feed your family this Thanksgiving, are you asking yourself how you can make this holiday a little more eco-friendly? It is easier than you think - let’s get started: Cooking Safely Do ... read more

Tagged aluminumfoil, basics, composting, ideas, noteworthy, number1plasticPETE, number2plasticHDPE, number3plastic, number5plasticPolypropylene, number6plasticpolystyrene, recycle, reuse, steel, styrofoam

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