Katherine J. Chen

Katherine J. Chen

Katherine is an English major at Princeton University with a certificate in creative writing. She works as a freelance writer, editor and intern for a variety of Web sites and publications.



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Obama Proposes New Tax to Clean Up Haz Waste Sites

Katherine J. Chen, July 5th, 2010

In the shadow of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, President Barack Obama has backed a cause, no less toxic, that has plagued the United States since the 1980s: superfund sites. Superfund sites, which are locations polluted by hazardous substances, have lacked the necessary funding for cleanup since the end of the fiscal year in 2003. As a result, the ... read more

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Tagged energy, oil

Published in Hazardous


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When It’s Time For a New Appliance

Katherine J. Chen, June 15th, 2010

Though Cash for Appliances is still in effect in the vast majority of states, the policies, funding restrictions and range of accepted products varies so much from state to state that it is difficult to gauge which home products are worth fixing and which, if any, qualify for an exchange. Considering, however, that state funding is hardly dispersed equally ... read more

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Tagged dishwasher, energy, gas, homeappliances, oven, refrigerator, stove

Published in Appliances


Adventures in Small Spaces: The Nano House

Katherine J. Chen, June 11th, 2010

The Nano House, the world’s smallest green home, is officially up for sale and marks the beginning of what could be a global housing trend that answers several of the Earth’s biggest environmental problems. Measuring only 25 square meters, the Nano House boasts a design that can go from being a makeshift workplace during the daytime to a comfortable two-bedroom ... read more

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Tagged bath, constructionmaterials, energy, greenbuilding, reduce, steel, windows

Published in Construction


Texas Ranks Last in Recycling Old Electronics

Katherine J. Chen, May 28th, 2010

A recent report reveals that of all the states with takeback programs for used computers, Texas ranks last. The Lone Star State's takeback law mandates that all computer manufacturers and businesses must provide their customers with free recycling options. All discarded electronics, from desktops to monitors, fall within this category. Released by the Texas Campaign for the Environment, the report generated ... read more

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Tagged computermonitors, computers

Published in Electronics


A Garden in the City: Home Grow Micro Farms

Katherine J. Chen, May 27th, 2010

In a city of cement, die-hard gardeners usually have to content themselves with a window box of gardenias or a series of never-ending potted plants. The prospect of growing anything even remotely more ambitious is extinguished by factors that characterize an urban environment, such as lack of living space. Luckily, in the City of Angels, wannabe gardeners can now grow ... read more

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Tagged composting, organicwaste

Published in Garden


A Day in the Life of a 14-year-old CEO

Katherine J. Chen, May 17th, 2010

While most teenagers these days spend their time shopping at the mall or playing the latest video games, Charles Orgbon III is already the president and CEO of his own company, Recycling Education. This precocious 14-year-old founded an instructional website that covers every topic relevant to the environment, from green lifestyle tips to global warming. A virtual encyclopedia of general ... read more

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Tagged haiti, ideas, newspaper, recycle

Published in General


Delaware Passes Landmark Universal Curbside Recycling Program

Katherine J. Chen, May 13th, 2010

In a historic event, the Delaware House and Senate have passed a bill to institute an unprecedented universal curbside recycling program that is now awaiting Governor Jack Markell’s signature. Senate Bill 234 passed the House on May 10 and will eliminate the state’s bottle deposit program. By repealing the bottle deposit program, the former fee of 5 cents on ... read more

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Tagged curbside, recycle

Published in Household


Cleaning Up Mount Everest

Katherine J. Chen, May 10th, 2010

For the majority of people out there, climbing the tallest mountain on Earth is a once-in-a-lifetime feat that only the most courageous and physically skilled individuals can undertake. For others who have already scaled its treacherous slopes, Mount Everest poses a whole new problem: garbage waste. Last month, in an unforgettable celebration of Earth Day, 20 Nepali climbers embarked on a ... read more

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Tagged ferrousmetal, nonferrousmetal, packaging, plasticcasing, solidwaste

Published in General


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Do Celebs Help the Green Movement?

Katherine J. Chen, May 6th, 2010

At the 82nd Academy Awards, an event famous for its decadence and sparkling glitterati, Oscar nominee Woody Harrelson arrived wearing a custom-made Burberry tuxedo made entirely of hemp. The suit represented Harrelson’s well-known support of hemp, a sustainable material that could substitute both paper and cloth in the near future. In recent years, several prominent celebrities, including Jon Bon Jovi and Angelina ... read more

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Tagged ideas, organic, reduce

Published in General


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5 Ways to Keep Food Fresh

Katherine J. Chen, April 30th, 2010

Buying fresh produce and meat from the grocery store is one challenge, but keeping it fresh is a whole other issue. We have all had unpleasant experiences in the past with expired foods or fruits and veggies simply gone bad, so how can we stop wasting food? Without having to get into the latest in food packaging technology, there are a ... read more

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Tagged ideas, kitchen, organic, organicwaste, refrigerator

Published in Garden


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