Amanda Wills

Amanda Wills

Managing Editor

Amanda Wills is the former Managing Editor of Earth911.com.



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INFOGRAPHIC: Buying Fair Trade vs. Local

Amanda Wills, October 11th, 2011

It's a shopping challenge many greenies have faced: If you're going to splurge on the quality goods, which label or origin is the best way to go? From organic, to fair trade, to locally grown, there are a slew of labels and certifications to sort through. SEE: Top 10 Green Labels Guide So, where do you start? Check out read more

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Tagged food, infographic, organic

Published in Garden


The Web’s Best Green Infographics

Amanda Wills, September 8th, 2011

Each week we write loads of articles filled with loads of numbers in an effort to get a handle on just how big of an impact we make on this planet. But sometimes, an illustration goes a lot further than hard numbers. We trolled the interwebs to find the best infographics on the most pressing environmental topics. Best Infographic: Natural ... read more

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Tagged recycling, reduce, reuse

Published in General


74 Fun Things to Do Today

Amanda Wills, September 4th, 2011

You've got the day off, and we've got thousands of articles for you to read. Don't worry, we won't make you browse our whole library. Instead we handpicked our favorite stories with lists, just for you. 5 Kitchen Staples You Can Make Yourself Do you know how to make your own peanut butter? How about fresh ketchup? We've got five ... read more

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Tagged guide, recycle, reuse

Published in General


7 Hurricane Essentials You Already Have

Amanda Wills, August 26th, 2011

With the looming threat of hurricane Irene beating on the East Coast's front door, we thought we'd search our pantries, closets and garages for everyday items that will come in handy both during the storm and in its wake. Here's your survival kit for the mean Irene. Homepage photo courtesy of NASA.gov. Old clothes, sheets Remember that bag of clothes you've been ... read more

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Tagged batteries, book, books, cell phone, food, gas, glass, magazines, metal, newspaper, recycling, television, tools, windows

Published in Household


How to Fix a Broken iPhone Screen

Amanda Wills, August 10th, 2011

Kyle Wiens of iFixIt contributed to this story. We're all about recycling, but sometimes it's better to repair instead of throwing it in the bin. In the case of electronics, it's always a good idea to maximize your gadget's life with tweaks and repairs that could salvage valuable materials (and save you money to boot). For our readers who are also ... read more

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Tagged cellphone, DIY, smartphone

Published in Electronics


8 Things You Can Compost Today

Amanda Wills, August 3rd, 2011

Composting is easier than you think, and you'd be surprised what you can toss into the bin. If you're still unfamiliar with the concept, check out our favorite how-to guide on starting a compost in the summer. Once you're up and running, start tossing! Here are eight common items from your household that you can throw in your compost. Food ... read more

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Tagged composting, food, recycle, reduce

Published in Garden


Is America’s E-Waste Problem Over?

Amanda Wills, July 21st, 2011

On Wednesday EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson held a press call with top names in the electronics industry to announce a new strategy for responsible design, purchasing management and recycling for electronics. The Obama Administration’s “National Strategy for Electronics Stewardship” will put more of a burden on the federal government to monitor the United States' manufacturing of more efficient electronics and its ... read more

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Tagged government, mineral, recycling, reuse, television

Published in Electronics


How to Beat the Heat Wave Without AC

Amanda Wills, July 20th, 2011

The National Weather Service has issued heat warnings for the rest of this week around the country, so no doubt most will be cranking up the AC and the electric bill. According to Energy Star, as much as half of the energy used in your home goes to heating and cooling. Can you combat the costs and avoid kicking up ... read more

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Tagged cfl, computer, energy, kitchen, led, oven, reduce, refrigerator, windows

Published in General


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Lego Drops Deforestation After Greenpeace Pressure

Amanda Wills, July 15th, 2011

Lego has agreed to cut relations with supplier Asia Pulp and Paper (APP) in favor of packaging material certified by the Forest Stewardship Council. The move comes after increased criticism from Greenpeace last month for sourcing packaging materials from the Indonesian Rainforest. The environmental group also called out other toy companies - Hasbro, Mattel and Disney - for partnering with ... read more

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Tagged cardboard, mixedpaper, packaging, reduce

Published in Paper


10 Recycling Mysteries, Solved!

Amanda Wills, July 13th, 2011

Candy Wrappers Plastic-coated candy wrappers have long been a recycling dilemma because of their size, weight and lack of valuable, post-life material. But even though they’re tiny in size, they’re everywhere. In fact, Americans consumed 23.8 pounds of candy per capita in 2008 alone. We are also big fans of the upcycling geniuses at TerraCycle, who collect hard-to-recycle items to create products ... read more

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Tagged batteries, cardboard, medications, number5plasticPolypropylene, number6plasticpolystyrene, number7plastic, paint, recycling, styrofoam, tires

Published in Household


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