Mary Mazzoni

Mary Mazzoni

Staff Writer

Mary is a staff writer for Earth911 based in Philadelphia.



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Gifts for Him

Mary Mazzoni, February 8th, 2012

Show your guy (and the planet) a little love this Valentine's Day with one of these eco-friendly picks from Earth911. Sure to suit any taste and budget, this list is packed with presents that are sure to bring a smile to any husband or boyfriend's face.

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Tagged gallery, glass, organic, recycled, wood

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Valentine’s Day Gifts That Give Back

Mary Mazzoni, February 8th, 2012

As you're browsing the Web for that perfect Valentine's Day gift this week, why not choose a gift that gives back? Here are three fun ways to help the environment and your community while showing your honey you care. 1. Shop for a cause A growing number of online retailers allow shoppers to donate to charitable causes. So, why not check ... read more

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Tagged recy, recycled

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Colgate Pledges to Reduce Waste

Mary Mazzoni, February 7th, 2012

Colgate-Palmolive Co. has pledged to reduce the waste it sends to landfills by 15 percent by 2015, according to the company's latest sustainability report. In the report, the company also committed to cutting the environmental impact of products and packages by 20 percent by 2015 through increasing the use of sustainable materials and recycled content. In addition to cutting packaging ... read more

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Tagged energy, packaging, Plastic, recy, recycled, reduce

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Plastic Bag Recycling Report Sparks Debate

Mary Mazzoni, February 7th, 2012

The recycling of post-consumer plastic bags and wraps reached nearly 972 million pounds in 2010, according to a recent report. This represents a 14 percent increase over 2009 and a 50 percent increase since 2005, according to the report developed by Moore Recycling Associates Inc. on behalf of the American Chemistry Council (ACC). While the ACC called the findings ... read more

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Tagged number5plasticPolypropylene, Plastic, plasticbag, plasticbags

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Schick Debuts Recycled Razor

Mary Mazzoni, February 6th, 2012

Many greenies opt for reusable razors to cut back on waste. But if you haven't made the switch, Schick has found a way to make your disposable razor habit a bit more eco-friendly. The leading razor manufacturer is joining forces with NextLife Resin to create what the companies say is the first razor made from 100 percent recycled plastic. ... read more

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Tagged packaging, paper, Plastic, recy, recycle, recycled

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New Compost Labels Help Home Gardeners

Mary Mazzoni, February 3rd, 2012

The U.S. Composting Council is taking the guess-work out of choosing the right kind of compost by launching its Consumer Compost Use Program - a labeling system that will identify the types of uses that a compost product is best suited for, including trees, shrubs, flower and vegetable gardens and lawn care. "We now have an easy way ... read more

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Tagged composting, organic, soil

Published in Garden


Reduce Food Waste in 5 Easy Steps

Mary Mazzoni, February 3rd, 2012

The U.S. generates more than 34 million tons of food waste each year, according to the EPA. Sure, you can compost perished produce, leftovers and food scraps. But the best way to lighten your kitchen's impact on the planet is to stop waste at its source. To help, we've compiled five simple ways to reduce food waste in ... read more

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Tagged food, ideas, kitchen, organic, organicwaste, reduce, reuse, tip

Published in Household


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Packers to Recycle Lambeau Field Scoreboards

Mary Mazzoni, February 2nd, 2012

Off-season renovations are underway at Lambeau Field, the home of the Green Bay Packers. But old materials aren't headed for the landfill. They're being recovered for recycling, according to recent news reports. This week, work crews began taking down the scoreboard in the south end zone to make way for a brand new 100 foot wide video screen, ... read more

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Tagged aluminum, electronics, recy, recycle, recycled, recycling, steel

Published in Electronics


SEE: Mosaic Made From Mardi Gras Beads

Mary Mazzoni, February 2nd, 2012

German-born artist Stephan Wanger has completed the world's largest mosaic ever made out of beads. The work - entitled "Sanctuary of Algeria" - is 8 feet tall by 30 feet wide and contains more than 1 million recycled Mardi Gras beads. The self-taught artist said he hopes his work will raise awareness of the thousands of tons of Mardi ... read more

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Tagged new orleans, recy, recycle, recycled, reuse

Published in Clothing


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INFOGRAPHIC: Green Impact of Super Bowl XLVI

Mary Mazzoni, February 1st, 2012

The NFL has been investing in environmental programs for nearly two decades. And this year's Super Bowl rematch between the New England Patriots and New York Giants will be no exception. Super Bowl XLVI will be powered by 15 million kilowatt hours of renewable energy, provided by Green Mountain Energy Company. Sourcing game-day power from renewables ... read more

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Tagged energy, infographic, new york, recy, recycling, reuse, solar, trees

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