Chloe Skye

Chloe Skye

Chloe Skye is an Editorial Intern for Earth911.com. She is currently an English and Environmental Studies major at Queens College in New York.



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New Legislation Monitors Conflict Minerals in Gadgets

Chloe Skye, August 3rd, 2010

Last week, Obama signed the financial reform bill, which included language on Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) conflict minerals. The Congo Amendment, adopted from the Conflict Minerals Trade Act (H.R. 4128) introduced by Reps. Jim McDermott and Frank Wolf, is a significant step towards addressing the mineral trade that is fueling instability and violence in ... read more

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Tagged africa, fuel, mineral, recycle, television, tin

Published in Electronics


DIY vs. Splurge: Home Décor

Chloe Skye, August 2nd, 2010

Have you been eying that empty space in your place? There’s a way to add nice pieces to your home without breaking the bank. Doing it yourself is not only eco-responsible, but it's also fun, especially because you get to forge a special connection with that unique and original piece. In the spirit of reuse, these projects will challenge you ... read more

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Tagged cfl, Crafts, DIY, ideas, kitchen, oil, organic, paint, recycling, reuse

Published in Household


USPS Well Ahead of Schedule With Sustainability Goals

Chloe Skye, July 30th, 2010

Last year, the United States Postal Service (USPS) unveiled its first and New York City’s largest green roof on top of the Morgan mail processing facility in midtown Manhattan, constructed in an effort to save energy and reduce pollution runoff. Touting a lifetime expectancy of 50 years, it features native plants and wooden benches made from Forest Stewardship ... read more

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Tagged cardboard, linoleum, organic, packaging, packingmaterials, reduce, wood

Published in Paper


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The Intern Files: How to Green Your Dorm

Chloe Skye, July 27th, 2010

August, for many, is the time for family vacations, barbecues and pool parties galore. For college students, it's also the bright beginnings of a new school year. While you prepare for move-in day, keep in mind that being green can still apply. It’s absolutely possible to create an easy, eco-friendly living environment for everyone involved, whether you have one, two ... read more

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Tagged aluminum, book, cfl, DIY, energy, greenbuilding, recycle, reduce, refrigerator, reuse, students, toilet

Published in Household


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Baking Soda: Multipurpose Superhero

Chloe Skye, July 26th, 2010

The chances are good that you have a box of baking soda stashed away on a shelf or cupboard right now (and if not, then it's just a short walk or drive away). But baking soda, also called sodium bicarbonate, packs much more of a punch than you might infer from its common usage as a leavening agent in ... read more

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Tagged basics, bath, carpet, coffeemaker, dishwasher, kitchen, reuse, shower, toilet, windows

Published in Household


Retrofitting Program Pays Off, But May Be On Its Way Out

Chloe Skye, July 21st, 2010

First introduced in Berkley, Calif. in 2007, the Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program has been named one of the top 20 ideas that can change the world by Scientific American magazine. Instead of footing the upfront costs for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects, PACE makes provisions for homeowners to make retrofitting payments through an addition ... read more

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Tagged energy, reduce

Published in Household


NYC’s First EV Charging Station Now Open

Chloe Skye, July 20th, 2010

On July 15, New York City unveiled the first of more than 100 public EV charging stations it will be installing in the coming months. This is a necessary undertaking, considering the anticipated release of EVs like the Nissan Leaf and the Chevy Volt later this year. The vehicles, both of which have a charging range of 100 ... read more

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Tagged curbside, energy, oil, reduce

Published in Automotive


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New York City Already Ahead In Sustainability Goals

Chloe Skye, July 16th, 2010

In December 2006, Mayor Michael Bloomberg challenged New Yorkers from all five boroughs to generate ideas towards improving the sustainability of their city. The result was PlaNYC 2030, which focuses on enhancing five key dimensions of the city’s environment: land, air, water, energy and transportation. The Plan’s biggest objectives include ensuring a higher quality of life for future generations ... read more

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Tagged airquality, reduce, trees, waterquality

Published in Construction


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The $8 Million Caffeine Jolt

Chloe Skye, July 13th, 2010

We may rely on it for our daily dose of caffeine, but coffee goes farther than fueling just our minds. A study published in the American Chemical Society’s Journal of Agriculture estimates that from the approximately 16 billion pounds of coffee grown each year, 340 millions gallons of biodiesel could be generated. While that amount of ... read more

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Tagged composting, fuel, noteworthy, oil, organicwaste

Published in General


U.S. Schools Fare Well in European Solar Decathlon

Chloe Skye, July 12th, 2010

The U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon challenges 20 collegiate teams to design, build and operate solar-powered houses that are affordable, energy-efficient and appealing to consumers. The houses function like any average home, but with a twist. While they must maintain comfortable indoor conditions, supply energy to household appliances for cooking, cleaning, hygiene and entertainment, they also produce as ... read more

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Tagged energy, reduce, students

Published in General


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