Mary Mazzoni

Mary Mazzoni

Staff Writer

Mary is a staff writer for Earth911.



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PHOTOS: Functional Decor Made from Natural Fibers

Mary Mazzoni, April 23rd, 2012

Antoine Fritsch and Vivien Durisotti, the creative minds behind the innovative design agency Fritsch-Durisotti, were always inspired by natural materials. But their love affair with Mother Nature was at an all-time high last week, when the Parisian design duo unveiled their most recent collection, "Natural fiber by Fritsch-Durisotti," at the Superstudio Più furniture trade fair in ... read more

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Tagged bamboo, furniture, gallery, prefab

Published in Household


Get Inspired: Earth Day Activists Speak Out

Mary Mazzoni, April 20th, 2012

In April 1970, recent college graduate Marchant Wentworth, now deputy legislative director for the Union of Concerned Scientists' climate and energy program, was hard at work at the Earth Day Headquarters on P Street in Washington, D.C. "It was a pretty wild time," Wentworth says of the 1970s environmental movement. "When I was at the Earth Day Headquarters, we ... read more

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Tagged airquality, Earth Day, energy, flordia, new york, student, students, water, waterquality

Published in General


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Earth Day Activism: Tips From the Pros

Mary Mazzoni, April 19th, 2012

Want to start your own Earth Day movement? Whether you're planning an educational event, a local cleanup or a community celebration, Earth911's experts are here to help! We sat down with Marchant Wentworth and Martin Jennings, two activists who participated in the first Earth Day in 1970, to get the low-down on what it takes to start an eco revolution ... read more

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Tagged airquality, Earth Day, energy, recycle, recycling, reduce, reuse, tip, water, waterquality

Published in General


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Earth Day, Then and Now: Waste

Mary Mazzoni, April 15th, 2012


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Tagged recy, recycle, recycleables, recycling, solidwaste

Published in General


Earth Day, Then and Now: Energy

Mary Mazzoni, April 15th, 2012


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Tagged Earth Day, Earth Week, energy, solar

Published in General


PHOTOS: Earth Day Successes

Mary Mazzoni, April 15th, 2012

An estimated one in 10 Americans took part in the first Earth Day, observed across the country on April 22, 1970. Brainchild of Wisconsin Sen. Gaylord Nelson, the first national Earth Day unified a growing public concern about environmental crises. Concerned citizens gathered for environmental teach-ins at more than 2,000 colleges. An additional 10,000 elementary ... read more

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Tagged airquality, government, Hazardous, lead, New Jersey, new york, oil, pesticides, Portland, recycling, reduce, Seattle, water

Published in General


Wow, I Can Compost That?

Mary Mazzoni, April 11th, 2012

When it comes to compostables, most of us think of the usual suspects - fruit and vegetable scraps, yard trimmings and paper. But that's only the start of what you can toss in your bin. Last year we gave you eight crazy things to compost. Here's a few more to add to the list. Not sure how to ... read more

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Tagged clothingandtextile, compost, composting, food, organic waste, organicwaste, paper, wood

Published in Garden, Uncategorized


8 Ways Vegetarian is Good for the Planet

Mary Mazzoni, April 9th, 2012

Plant-based diets are growing in popularity with every passing day. An estimated 5 percent of the U.S. population was vegetarian or vegan in 2011, compared to a mere 0.04 percent in 1985. Diners choose a plant-based diet for a variety of reasons; some for animal welfare benefits, others for health purposes. While both of these reasons ... read more

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Tagged fertilizers, food, fuel, gas, oil, PET, petroleum, reduce, san francisco, soil, water

Published in Garden


PHOTOS: How MLB Teams Are Changing the Planet

Mary Mazzoni, April 4th, 2012

In 2005, Major League Baseball became the first pro sports league to partner with the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) on a league-wide greening initiative. Since the launch of the partnership, virtually every MLB team has established environmental initiatives at their ballparks and are now making an effort to track their successes. To mark the start ... read more

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Tagged compost, composting, gallery, recy, recycle, recycling, reduce, solar

Published in General


Must-Ask Eco-Questions: Moving to a New City

Mary Mazzoni, April 2nd, 2012

The thought of relocating to a new city can be daunting, and you're likely faced with numerous questions: What will the people be like? Can I get used to the climate? And how are the local school districts? But don't forget the planet amidst planning and packing! Consider how your move will help you reduce your carbon footprint, cut back ... read more

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Tagged bicycle, bike, composting, curbside, energy, food, government, Hazardous, location, organic, organic waste, Portland, recy, recycle, recycling, reduce, san francisco, tip, water

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