Alexis Petru

Alexis Petru

Staff Writer

Alexis is a staff writer for Earth911. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Alexis spends her spare time working on green home improvement projects and cooking locally and seasonally.



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Will Mardi Gras Beads Be Recycled?

Alexis Petru, February 21st, 2012

An estimated 25 million pounds of plastic beads make their way through New Orleans every Mardi Gras, according to the Los Angeles Times. And because they can’t be processed by local recyclers, they often end up as litter in nearby waterways or dumped in landfills. But several local community groups are working to collect this year’s Mardi Gras beads ... read more

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Tagged aluminum, new orleans, paper, Plastic, recycle, reuse

Published in Plastic


HOW TO: Prep for a Public Transit Commute

Alexis Petru, February 20th, 2012

We all know the benefits of taking public transportation to work: Public transit can save you money, relieve your commuting stress and, of course, cut down on nasty carbon emissions. But it can be a challenge to take that first step toward replacing your commute in the car with a ride on the bus or train. To help you get ... read more

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Tagged bicycle, fuel, gas, new york, reduce

Published in Automotive


VIDEO: Drummers Make Music Out of Scrap

Alexis Petru, February 16th, 2012

If you like theatrical musical performers like Blue Man Group or Stomp, then you’ll love ScrapArtsMusic, a Vancouver-based quintet that fashions its percussive instruments from industrial materials that would have otherwise been discarded, ranging from accordion parts to artillery shells. The group was founded by Gregory Kozak, a drummer with a passion for welding and recycling, and Justine Murdy, a ... read more

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Tagged musicalinstruments, recycling

Published in Metal, Uncategorized


Shocking Eco Art: Our Waste by the Numbers

Alexis Petru, February 15th, 2012

On first glance, every piece in artist Chris Jordan’s collection, “Running the Numbers,” appears to be simply a beautiful work of modern art. But look more closely, and you’ll see that each piece depicts the enormous amount of natural resources we consume and throw away – represented by plastic bags, light bulbs or packing peanuts. Here’s a sample ... read more

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Tagged brownpaperbags, energy, gallery, Plastic, plasticbags, plasticbottles

Published in General


Design the Next Sigg Water Bottle

Alexis Petru, February 15th, 2012

If you’ve admired those fashionable designs on Sigg’s line of reusable water bottles, now is your chance to have your very own artwork featured on the Swiss company’s next aluminum bottle. Sigg fans and artists worldwide are invited to submit their most creative and imaginative design by March 28 for the opportunity to have it reproduced on ... read more

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Tagged aluminum, metal, plasticbottle, reuse

Published in Metal


Love Letters to Mother Earth

Alexis Petru, February 14th, 2012

This Valentine’s Day, Earth911 decided that expressions of affection shouldn’t be limited to couples only; we wanted to show Mother Earth some love. We asked our readers and staff to come up with their Valentine’s love letters to Mama Earth, and here’s what they wrote: “Roses are red, The Earth's green and blue. You take care of Mother Earth, She'll take care of you.” -- ... read more

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Published in General


The Anti-Valentine’s Day Guide: Sustainable Ideas for Cynics

Alexis Petru, February 14th, 2012

Not feeling the love this Valentine’s Day? Whether you’re flying solo or just not the kind of person who gets into the Valentine’s Day spirit, we’ve rounded up five ways you can keep busy and do something good for the planet, while the rest of the population observes this quasi-holiday. 1. Throw a last-minute dinner party Just because you’re not going out ... read more

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Tagged food, guide, ideas, recycling, reuse

Published in General


Okabashi Closes the Loop on Sandal Recycling

Alexis Petru, February 10th, 2012

Shoes made from recycled materials are not a new green fashion trend: New Balance, Puma and even Manolo Blahnik have all turned waste into new kicks. But Georgia-based Okabashi goes a step further: Not only are its sandals and flip-flops made from recycled plastic, but the company also takes back its old shoes for recycling at the ... read more

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Tagged Plastic, recycled, recycling

Published in Plastic


Is a Green MBA Right for You?

Alexis Petru, February 9th, 2012

Three years ago, Kate Drane was living in Chicago, working at a law firm as a recruiter and environmental initiatives coordinator. “I was passionate , but I wasn’t educated enough about it,” Drane says. While attending a graduate school fair, she happened to stop at the booth for San Francisco’s Presidio Graduate School and learned about their MBA in Sustainable Management, ... read more

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Tagged students

Published in General


Earth911 Valentine’s Day Gift Guide

Alexis Petru, February 8th, 2012


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Tagged food, guide, organic, recycled

Published in General


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