Lindsey Wilson

Lindsey Wilson

Lindsey Wilson is a freelance writer/editor. She's based in Scottsdale and enjoys living in and preserving the natural beauty around her.



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8 Ways to Green Back to School

Lindsey Wilson, August 10th, 2009

This story is part of Earth911’s “Green Eight” series, where we showcase eight ways to green your life in various areas. Don’t be fooled: Even if Alice Cooper’s “School’s Out” has been playing nonstop lately, the beginning of another school year is quickly approaching. Back to school is the perfect time not only for digging out that alarm clock, but also ... read more

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Tagged basics, batteries, book, cardboard, computers, energy, gas, ideas, lead, noteworthy, packaging, pvc, recycle, reduce

Published in Household


The Other Side of Plastic Bags

Lindsey Wilson, August 3rd, 2009

The “Company Profile” is an Earth911.com series highlighting consumer goods and services making a difference through product stewardship and recycling. Products and services featured do not pay for placement and are not endorsed by Earth911.com. Plastic grocery bags are a hot-button issue. Some states are considering instituting a ban or tax on their usage, while others are fiercely defending their ... read more

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Tagged basics, energy, ideas, noteworthy, plasticbags, recycle

Published in Plastic


8 Ways to Green Your Pool

Lindsey Wilson, June 15th, 2009

This story is part of Earth911’s “Green Eight” series in which we showcase eight ways to green your life in various areas. Summer’s here! Swimming pools are a terrific way to cool off when the mercury climbs, and they can also be a surprisingly easy way to go green. Whether your style is cannonballs or chaise lounges, here are eight ... read more

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Tagged basics, curbside, DIY, energy, gas, ideas, mercury, noteworthy, recycle, tin, trees

Published in Garden


FiberTech Polymers: Recycling the Recycled

Lindsey Wilson, June 15th, 2009

The “Company Profile” is an Earth911.com series highlighting consumer goods and services making a difference through product stewardship and recycling. Products and services featured do not pay for placement and are not endorsed by Earth911.com. Plastic milk jugs can be recycled into many different things, but it's hard to picture them in everyday structures such as fences. FiberTech Polymers not only uses ... read more

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Tagged basics, cardboard, composting, ideas, noteworthy, organicwaste, recycle, reuse, wood

Published in Construction


Recycling Mysteries: #5 Plastics

Lindsey Wilson, May 25th, 2009

If you’re trying to be more eco-conscious, chances are you’re already recycling plastic bottles (or using reusable ones!). But what about yogurt cups, hummus tubs or cottage cheese containers? What’s the best way to dispose of those? Items like these, as well as medicine bottles and some microwave-safe take-out containers, are typically made from #5 plastic, or polypropylene. This type of ... read more

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Tagged basics, curbside, ideas, noteworthy, number5plasticPolypropylene, plasticbottles, recycle

Published in General


Broadway Asks: ‘How Green is Your Office?’

Lindsey Wilson, May 22nd, 2009

Broadway's “9 to 5: The Musical” is challenging offices around the country to go green. If your office recycles, conserves paper or uses energy-efficient equipment, the folks at “9 to 5” want to know about it. As part of the Broadway Goes Green initiative, the “How Green is Your Office?” contest will reward one office with 10 tickets to ... read more

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Tagged basics, ideas, mixedpaper, noteworthy, recycle, whiteofficepaper

Published in Construction


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