Haley Paul

Haley Paul

Haley has an M.S. in Sustainability from Arizona State University. Her interests include agricultural and urban water conservation. You can follow her on Twitter @haleyepaul.



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Upcycling in Urban Art

Haley Paul, September 13th, 2010

Ask Laura Bacon, collections assistant and art installer for public and museum displays in the Phoenix metropolitan area, about artists she knows with an eco-hue, and she will rattle off a list of standouts in the field, as recycling and reusing is a huge trend in the art world right now. “I've heard of some art organizations declining an artist's ... read more

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Tagged cardboard, kitchen, newspaper, paint, reduce, reuse

Published in General


10 FREE Ways to Go Green

Haley Paul, August 16th, 2010

Sometimes it feels like making the right, green choice is about making the more expensive choice - the higher prices fetched by some eco-options in grocery and clothing stores are enough to make even the most ardent greenie stray. But fear not! Below are 10 free things you can do to be green. Some are even fun! Others ... read more

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Tagged basics, bath, composting, herbicides, kitchen, organic, pesticides, reduce, reuse

Published in General


After the Storm

Haley Paul, October 5th, 2009

Given the recent onslaught of storms responsible for flooding Atlanta, killing eight people and causing an estimated $250 million in damages to homes, roads and other infrastructure, it is important to consider the recovery and cleanup that takes place after a storm. Additionally, with climate change predicted to amplify the intensity and the number of climate events such as ... read more

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Tagged basics, composting, constructionmaterials, homeappliances, ideas, noteworthy, organicwaste, refrigerator, trees, washeranddryer, wood

Published in Construction


Cheat Sheet: Organic

Haley Paul, September 14th, 2009

By now, many of us have crossed paths at the supermarket with an organic food product. Whether it’s extra virgin olive oil sporting the USDA certified organic seal, snack crackers “made with organic ingredients” or organic apples shipped in from New Zealand, organic foods are increasingly available and widespread. Thirty years ago, however, this was not the case, as organic ... read more

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Tagged basics, cheatsheet, energy, fertilizers, fuel, fungicides, grass, herbicides, ideas, noteworthy, organic, pesticides

Published in Garden


Cheat Sheet: Biodegradable

Haley Paul, September 7th, 2009

Biodegradable. It’s a term that's thrown around a lot these days. And with items ranging from disposable flatware and diapers to bags and balloons now available under the auspices of "biodegradability," it is important to get the facts on what it all means. Who Says? Companies such as Coca-Cola, Solo Cup, International Paper, Glad, Whole Foods and ... read more

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Tagged basics, cheatsheet, composting, ideas, noteworthy, organic, organicwaste, packaging, reduce

Published in Garden


American Airlines, ReCORK Partner to Recycle Wine Corks

Haley Paul, August 31st, 2009

There has been significant progress over the last few decades to encourage more recycling around the U.S., and countless partnerships and opportunities still remain when it comes to recycling some not-so-obvious items. Take the new partnership with American Airlines, ReCORK America and Sodexo, a food and facilities management service, for example. American Airlines decided to donate all of the corks ... read more

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Tagged basics, ideas, noteworthy, trees, wood

Published in Household


Cheat Sheet: Composting

Haley Paul, August 31st, 2009

According to the EPA, 24 percent of the U.S. municipal solid waste stream is composed of food remnants and yard trimmings. If these materials were diverted to another use that kept them out of the trash, a significant portion of the country's everyday waste could be recovered for reuse. Enter: composting. Grass clippings, food scraps and yard ... read more

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Tagged basics, cheatsheet, composting, ideas, noteworthy, organicwaste

Published in General


‘Cash for Clunkers’ Wrap Up: What Happens Now?

Haley Paul, August 28th, 2009

The government program dubbed the Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS), more commonly known as “Cash for Clunkers,” ended Aug. 24. Besides loads of paperwork, some sluggish Web sites and pending rebates, car dealerships across the U.S. are calling the government’s Cash for Clunkers program a major success in terms of moving vehicles off their lots, something that has been ... read more

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Tagged autobodies, basics, ideas, noteworthy, recycle

Published in Automotive


Cheat Sheet: Biofuel

Haley Paul, August 24th, 2009

Biofuels are a growing topic of debate, especially in the past five years as national sentiments supporting energy independence and alternative fuels have gained momentum. As the U.S. continues legislating, developing and promoting alternative fuels to supplement, and possibly replace, fossil fuels such as coal and oil (e.g. some of the provisions in the House-approved Clean Energy and Security Act), ... read more

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Tagged basics, energy, fuel, ideas, noteworthy, organicwaste

Published in General


Is an Alternative to Pesticides Hiding in Your Pantry?

Haley Paul, August 21st, 2009

Trying to rid your garden of those annoying aphids, catastrophic caterpillars and monstrous mites, but don’t want to add artificial chemicals to your garden by spraying pesticides? If so, look no further for a natural alternative than that box of herbs you have sitting on your windowsill. Ok, so not all of us have an herb garden growing by ... read more

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Tagged basics, ideas, noteworthy, organic, pesticides

Published in Garden


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