Gloria Dawson

Gloria Dawson

Gloria lives, writes and photographs in New York City. She’s an editor at The Daily Green.com. You can follow her on Twitter @gloriadawson.



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Starbucks Exec Dishes on New Corporate Social Responsibility Plan

Gloria Dawson, April 18th, 2011

How you could score a free cup o' joe and other highlights from Starbucks new Corporate Social Responsibility Report. Starbucks first started publishing its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) reports 10 years ago. Back then, according to Ben Packard, vice president of Global Responsibility, Starbucks was among just a handful of companies that reported such findings and goals. A lot has ... read more

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Tagged energy, paper, recycle, wood

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Guide to Cooking in Small Spaces

Gloria Dawson, February 28th, 2011

An apartment dweller can't flip through cookbooks or culinary magazines without feeling inadequate. Images of spacious counter tops, shelves that hold every spice imaginable and long dinning room tables all strike envy in the hearts' of city cooks. It’s enough to make you want to call for takeout and never cook again. But according to Amy Pennington, size doesn’t ... read more

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Tagged composting, cookingoil, guide, kitchen, organic, organicwaste, oven, packaging, recycle, reduce, reuse

Published in Household


Reduce Your Food Waste in 10 Minutes

Gloria Dawson, February 21st, 2011

Updated on May 16, 2011 After working as a food-service volunteer at a homeless shelter, Jonathan Bloom became passionately aware about all the food we waste in this country. An average American throws away nearly 200 pounds a year. The good news is, once you’re looking for it “you see food waste everywhere,” says Bloom, and that awareness can help ... read more

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Published in Household


7 Green Restaurants to Hit This Season

Gloria Dawson, December 13th, 2010

There's nothing like home for the holidays, but it can be lovely to step out on the town during this busy season, too. If you pay close attention to what you purchase at the grocery, and you'll be happy to know we've chosen restaurants that are just as selective about their produce. These sophisticated, sustainable spots are perfect for a family ... read more

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Tagged composting, energy, holidayevents, kitchen, organic, recycling

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Cooking For Compost: Autumn Salads

Gloria Dawson, November 8th, 2010

Integrating fruits into your diet can be a challenge, especially during the fall and winter months when many of the farmers’ markets dry up. The good news is that there are many hearty fall fruits like apples, pears and grapes can serve as staples for your meal. In the fourth installment of our Cooking for Compost series, we’ll take ... read more

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Published in Garden


Cooking For Compost: Dinner

Gloria Dawson, October 11th, 2010

It's just like making your own pasta, only without all the work or the carbs. In the third edition of our Cooking for Compost series, we’re eating dinner (and capping off a full day of waste-free cooking if you used our breakfast and lunch recipes). The final meal of the day often ends with lugging out the overflowing ... read more

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Tagged composting, cookingforcompost, kitchen, organic, organicwaste, Recipes, recycle

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Cooking For Compost: Lunch

Gloria Dawson, October 4th, 2010

In the second edition of our Cooking for Compost series, we’re focusing on the afternoon meal. It’s often disregarded as a relevant meal, especially during a busy workday. But a good lunch should be delicious and give you the energy to stay focused during that midday slump. Your lunch doesn’t have to create the piles of plastic and other disposables ... read more

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Cooking for Compost: Breakfast

Gloria Dawson, September 27th, 2010

You’ve done your shopping at the local farmers’ market, and you’re about to make yourself a fresh meal. But before you pat yourself on the back for your healthy and environmentally correct choice, think about all of those food scraps you’ll be tossing in the trash. A meal that’s good for you with lots of fresh fruits and veggies can ... read more

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Tagged composting, cookingforcompost, organic, organicwaste, Recipes, reduce

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