Ashley Schiller

Ashley Schiller

Ashley Schiller is a freelance writer living in Washington, D.C.



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Why People Don’t Recycle

Ashley Schiller, October 25th, 2010

A lot of people just don't recycle. While there may be a temptation to imagine them as conspiring Earth Haters who take orders directly from Skeletor, they are usually normal people who try to contribute positively to society in other ways. They are members of our family, our neighbors and our friends. So what makes them choose to bypass the blue bin? We investigated five individuals ... read more

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Tagged aluminumcan, basics, curbside, number7plastic, Plastic, recycle

Published in Household


Where Your Home Is Losing Money

Ashley Schiller, June 28th, 2010

Reviewing your summer energy bill can be as brutal as taking a punch from Rocky Balboa. But you don't have to go into the ring defenseless: there are many large and small adjustments that can lessen the damage and save you hundreds in long-term savings. Let's start big. You can reduce your home's heating and cooling costs by as much as 30 percent through proper ... read more

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Tagged basics, bath, brick, cfl, computers, DIY, energy, fuel, gas, kitchen, oil, reduce, television, windows

Published in Household


The Lazy Environmentalist

Ashley Schiller, April 12th, 2010

Josh Dorfman has a confession: He likes to take long showers. That's where he does his best thinking, and he's got plenty on his mind as a CEO, author and television show host. The mission of his television show, "The Lazy Environmentalist," is to make it as easy as possible for a person to reduce his or her environmental impact while maintaining a high quality of life. This is where the long shower comes back ... read more

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Tagged energy, homeandofficefurniture, noteworthy, paint

Published in Household


The Big Green Remodel: Bathroom

Ashley Schiller, January 4th, 2010

Simply put, having children inspired Laurie Cunningham to live an eco-lifestyle. For Laurie, an important part of protecting the health of her two children is creating a green home where they could live and play safely. “I want them to be in an environment where I know there is nothing I’ve put there that’s harmful to them. I also think it’s important ... read more

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Tagged basics, bath, cfl, DIY, energy, ideas, noteworthy, recycle, reduce, shower, toilet

Published in Household


The Big Green Remodel: Kitchen

Ashley Schiller, September 28th, 2009

Verena Radulovic loves her new green kitchen. “I just feel infinitely happier being in there," she says. "It feels good to know that the products I bought will not be harmful to my health.” Although the motivations for a green remodel are often the health and environmental benefits, these are only some of the positives. Energy and water-wise designs and products  will decrease your ... read more

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Tagged basics, cfl, dishwasher, energy, ideas, kitchen, linoleum, mercury, noteworthy, recycle, refrigerator, reuse, wood

Published in Household


360: Reusable Bags

Ashley Schiller, September 21st, 2009

Earth911's 360 series breaks down the ins and outs of your everyday items. The question "paper or plastic?" is not as easy to answer as you might think. Many argue the best answer is "neither." But really, it's hidden answer C: "Bring your own reusable bag." However, not all reusable bags are created equally. Some are made from more ... read more

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Tagged 360, basics, brownpaperbags, ideas, noteworthy, number1plasticPETE, plasticbags, recycle, reuse

Published in Household


Green Shopping 101

Ashley Schiller, July 27th, 2009

Living green is much broader than simply disposing of products responsibly. Monitoring what items come into your home and how they arrive is just as important as how they leave. Smart shopping habits are key to decreasing your carbon footprint and are often more gentle on the wallet. Before You Go 1. Make a Shopping List and Stick to It. Dare to reject the carefully constructed displays ... read more

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Tagged basics, ideas, noteworthy, number1plasticPETE, number2plasticHDPE, packaging, packingmaterials, plasticbags, rechargeablebatteries, recycle, reduce, reuse

Published in Household


Study: NYC Recycling Will Save Taxpayer Money

Ashley Schiller, July 24th, 2009

Recycling will become cheaper and more cost-effective than trash disposal in New York City within the next six years, according to a study by the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC). The findings support Mayor Michael Bloomberg's 2004 action to reverse an earlier decision that had limited the amount of recyclables accepted in the curbside program. Critics of the restoration argue that recycling such ... read more

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Tagged basics, curbside, ideas, noteworthy, recycle

Published in Paper


Damage Control: Recycling Plastics

Ashley Schiller, June 29th, 2009

Many manufacturing and recycling companies find themselves stuck with plastic that has been contaminated, crudely recycled or poorly scrapped. These materials are normally sent to the landfill or shipped overseas, which has a high cost for both the environment and the organization. Recovering plastics such as these can be a tricky task, but an increasing number of companies are taking on the challenge. One such ... read more

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Tagged basics, ideas, noteworthy, number1plasticPETE, number2plasticHDPE, number3plastic, number4plasticLDPE, number5plasticPolypropylene, number6plasticpolystyrene, number7plastic

Published in Plastic


Top 10 Summer Reads

Ashley Schiller, June 29th, 2009

Summer often means more leisure time--the perfect season to make some fresh-squeezed lemonade and catch up on all the reading you’ve missed during the first six months of the year. Listed below are 10 fabulous summer reads, including both recently published books as well as a few green “classics.” So whether you’re soaking up sun by the pool or enjoying the shade ... read more

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Tagged basics, book, ideas, noteworthy

Published in General


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