Amanda Wills

Amanda Wills

Managing Editor

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



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Celebs Can’t Get Enough of This Gadget

Amanda Wills, July 8th, 2011

At the Global Green USA Millennium Awards in Santa Monica, celebs were teaming over the Samsung Replenish for Spring, the first eco-friendly smartphone on the market . See why these A-listers loved this little green gadget.

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Tagged cell phone, cellphone, gallery, smartphone

Published in Electronics


This Bikini Can Charge Your iPod

Amanda Wills, July 7th, 2011

Nope, those aren't metallic sequins you're looking at on this swimsuit. They're thin-film photovoltaic panels, and they do more than just cover up your unmentionables. Designed by Andrew Schneider, the Solar Bikini is made up of small photovoltaic film strips that produce a 5-volt charge into a USB connection. You can plug in your iPod (or iPhone for that matter) and ... read more

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Tagged energy, mp3player, smartphone

Published in Electronics


Etsy Item of the Week: Map Rings, Yes Ma’am Cufflinks

Amanda Wills, July 6th, 2011

Once a week we find the quirkiest ideas from the crafter treasure trove that is Etsy. This weathered stack of oxidized recycled sterling silver rings contain bezels of resin coated vintage paper. Rings are made to order, so each order will be different. This set features a bit of vintage map and a snippet of old dictionary text. read more

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Tagged etsy

Published in General


8 Green Ways to Celebrate America

Amanda Wills, July 1st, 2011

The Fourth of July is coming up this Monday, but this weekend is all about the parties. Summer's hottest holiday will no doubt call for backyard barbecuing, fireworks and maybe even a dip in the pool. Here's how to throw a little green into your mix of red, white and blue. 1. Get outside! The best way to reduce your party’s footprint ... read more

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Tagged aluminum, energy, food, fuel, gas, guide, recycling, reduce, reuse

Published in Household


Trade In Your Cell Phone For a Scooter

Amanda Wills, June 28th, 2011

Sprint and Vespa have partnered to promote cell phone recycling across the country. Between June 26 and Aug. 20, wireless users who return their old or unused cell phones (of any brand and condition) to Sprint can receive up to $250 instant credit toward the purchase of a new wireless device. As an added incentive, recyclers will also be entered to ... read more

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Tagged cellphone, recycle

Published in Electronics


Etsy Item of the Week: Vintage Gift Tags

Amanda Wills, June 24th, 2011

Once a week we find the quirkiest ideas from the crafter treasure trove that is Etsy. Perfect for wedding season, these upcycled gift tags are made from vintage album covers. And at just $3 for a set of 12 large tags, it's a way to add some flair to any gift even if you're on a budget. From Etsy user curiouslypink. read more

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Tagged etsy, giftbags, giftboxes, recycled

Published in Paper


10 Things You Never Knew Were Recyclable

Amanda Wills, June 22nd, 2011

1. Hair Nope, you didn't read that wrong. Human hair is compostable and recyclable. Hair from your hairbrush or fur from your pet are full of useful nitrogen that can be thrown in the compost pile. Donating your hair could help clean up future oil spills. San Francisco nonprofit Matter of Trust collects human and pet hair to create booms that soak ... read more

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Tagged batteries, clothingandtextile, composting, food, nonferrousmetal, organicwaste, recycling, solidwaste, sportinggoods

Published in Household


American Airlines Ditches Paper For iPads

Amanda Wills, June 17th, 2011

American Airlines announced it will be replacing bulky paperwork in the cockpit with the Apple iPad. Subbing the traditional 35-pound paper manuals for the 1.5-pound tablet is expected to save $1.2 million worth of fuel a year. “By eliminating bulky flight bags filled with paper, (electronic flight bags) mean less weight for pilots to carry, reducing the possibility of injury on ... read more

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Tagged fuel, reduce, tablet, whiteofficepaper

Published in Electronics


Etsy Item of the Week: Dad’s Old Hubcap

Amanda Wills, June 16th, 2011

Welcome to the first week of our new series where we find the quirkiest ideas from the crafter treasure trove that is Etsy. We'll admit that the 3 Rs can be boring sometimes. (Hey, we've been learning about them since elementary school.) So, that's why we always love a good DIY project or inspired craft to make recycling and ... read more

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Tagged etsy, recycled, reuse, tin

Published in Metal


Best Reuse Projects For Old Board Games

Amanda Wills, June 9th, 2011

Even though I am a smartphone user and an iPad owner, I am still partial to the old school board games. But after several moves, packing and unpacking, some of those letter tiles and plastic Monopoly houses have gone missing. No sense in playing Scrabble without the Q tile, but I'm reluctant to toss the game. Instead, I found ... read more

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Tagged book, Crafts, DIY, recycled, reuse, wood

Published in Household


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