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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Must-Ask Eco Questions: Joining a Commune

Alexis Petru, April 21st, 2012

If you thought communes peaked in popularity in the ‘60s and ‘70s, around the time of the first Earth Day, think again. Communes – or more accurately, 'intentional communities' and other forms of cooperative living – are alive and well in modern day America, and most do not look like anything like the stereotypical hippie communes of yesteryear. If you’re intrigued ... read more

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Tagged compost, energy, food, organic, reduce

Published in General


Then and Now: Big Changes in Packaging

Alexis Petru, April 19th, 2012

As Earth911 looks back to the very first Earth Day this week, we wondered: What did product packaging look like in 1970, compared to today? From an explosion in the use of plastics to material mixtures that didn’t exist in the ‘70s, here’s how product packaging changed over the last four decades.

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Tagged cartons, Earth Day, gallery, glass, number1plasticPETE, number6plasticpolystyrene, packaging, Plastic, plasticbottles

Published in General


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Earth Day, Then and Now: Clean Air

Alexis Petru, April 15th, 2012


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Tagged airquality

Published in General


Amazing Sculptures Made from Ocean Litter

Alexis Petru, April 13th, 2012

The Washed Ashore project cleans up litter on Oregon beaches and transforms it into amazing sculptures of the marine life harmed by such debris. Sponsored by the Bandon, Ore.-based Artula Institute for Arts and Education, the Washed Ashore exhibit has set out on a global tour to raise awareness about the impacts of trash on ... read more

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Tagged beaches, gallery, Plastic, plastic bags, plasticbag, plasticbottle, plasticbottles, trash, waterquality

Published in Plastic


Apartment Recycling: Challenges and Solutions

Alexis Petru, April 10th, 2012

It’s a common complaint from eco-minded apartment residents: Why doesn’t my complex have a recycling program? While there are a number of barriers preventing recycling at multifamily complexes, setting up a successful recycling program at your apartment building is not a lost cause. Earth911 spoke with Josh Allen, CEO of waste and recycling consulting company Global Disposal Reduction Services, ... read more

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Tagged curbside, recycle, recycling

Published in Household


How to Organize a Citywide Garage Sale

Alexis Petru, April 6th, 2012

Next month, hundreds of bargain hunters will descend upon El Cerrito, Calif., a San Francisco bedroom community just north of Berkeley, for the city’s semiannual citywide garage sale. About 65 homes will host individual garage sales, and shoppers can drive from sale to sale, securing deals on secondhand goods that might have otherwise ended up in the landfill ... read more

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Tagged reuse

Published in Household


7 DIY Recycled Bird Feeders

Alexis Petru, April 3rd, 2012

Invite your feathered friends into your garden this spring with these seven bird feeders you can make out of materials you might have otherwise thrown away or recycled – plastic bottles, milk cartons or scraps of wood. There’s a project here for everyone, regardless of your age or skill level; from young children and DIY novices to crafting pros who ... read more

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Tagged carton, cartons, Crafts, DIY, DIY. humaninterest, glass, ideas, metal, paint, Plastic, recycling, reuse, wood

Published in Garden


10 Eco-Questions to Ask Before Buying A Home

Alexis Petru, March 29th, 2012

You’re faced with numerous questions when you decide to buy a home: Can I afford the monthly mortgage payments? Does the house need any major repairs? And how is the local school district? But Earth911 poses this question: How will your new home impact the planet? Before you get ready to make an offer, here are 10 questions to ask that ... read more

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Tagged appliances, bathroom, bike, Construction, dishwasher, energy, food, gas, oil, reduce, shower, soil, toilet, water, windows

Published in Household


Don’t Toss Old Kicks! Donate Them to Charity

Alexis Petru, March 23rd, 2012

Americans throw away approximately 760,000 tons of shoes and clothing each year, according to the U.S. EPA. But Nashville-based nonprofit Soles4Souls wants to find a second life for unwanted footwear, distributing 17 million pairs of shoes to people in need in over 127 countries since 2005. Soles4Souls collects all types of shoes – sandals, sneakers and boots – in ... read more

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Tagged africa, clothingandtextile, haiti, recycle, recycling, tanzania

Published in Clothing


Save $1,347 on Gas This Year

Alexis Petru, March 22nd, 2012

Rising gas prices got you down? Earth911 rounded up these tips from the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Alliance to Save Energy that can improve your gas mileage, save you money and help the environment. The average U.S. household will spend about $3,325 to fuel its vehicles in 2012, according to the Alliance. But by performing ... read more

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Tagged energy, fuel, gas, oil, petroleum, reduce, tip, tires

Published in Automotive


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