Mary Mazzoni

Mary Mazzoni

Staff Writer

Mary is a staff writer for Earth911.



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Connecticut Passes Food Scrap Bill

Mary Mazzoni, August 11th, 2011

Connecticut will soon join the growing list of states and municipalities putting laws on the books to keep food waste out of landfills. Gov. Dannel Malloy recently signed a bill enacting a food scrap composting program for the state. The new law, which will go into effect on Oct. 1, requires all businesses that generate more than 104 tons of food ... read more

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Tagged composting

Published in Garden


TerraCycle and The North Face Team Up for Polybag Recycling

Mary Mazzoni, August 11th, 2011

When we pick up a new outfit from the mall, we may ponder the carbon emissions expended for the item to get to us. But at least it’s free of the packaging of internet purchases, right? Well, not exactly. Most retail clothing items are packed and shipped to stores in polybags – clear plastic bags used to protect apparel during shipping ... read more

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Tagged clothingandtextile, number4plasticLDPE

Published in Plastic


‘Recycled’ Market in Brooklyn Opens Its Doors

Mary Mazzoni, August 10th, 2011

DeKalb Market, an outdoor community market in Downtown Brooklyn’s Fulton Mall, opened its doors on July 23, and business is already booming. Plenty of things set this outdoor marketplace apart from the pack – like its eclectic collection of merchants and on-site incubator farm. But what really makes DeKalb Market something special is that it’s recycled. Vendors create art, sell products and ... read more

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Tagged recycled

Published in General


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New Military Garb May Be Made From Plastic Bottles

Mary Mazzoni, August 9th, 2011

Recycled soda bottles have been put to use in some very interesting applications – toys, paints and even graduation gowns. And soon they may be put to use in U.S. military uniforms. A Senate committee is asking the Pentagon to consider whether recycled materials could be acceptable fabrics for the military and what materials could be feasible, according ... read more

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Tagged clothingandtextile, government, recycled

Published in Clothing


Vivienne Westwood Launches Chic Recycled Handbag Line

Mary Mazzoni, August 9th, 2011

Fashion designer Vivienne Westwood has made headlines for her environmental campaigns. And now she’s taking it to the next level with a new line of handbags made by Kenyan artisans from recycled materials. The Ethical Fashion Africa collection includes handbags and keyrings made from unlikely materials like flip-flops, old tent fabric and even bones. Recycled fabrics and other materials are ... read more

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Tagged clothingandtextile, recycled

Published in Clothing


Scientists Invent Electricity-Free e-Paper

Mary Mazzoni, August 8th, 2011

The Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) in Taiwan has developed a reusable e-paper technology that could change the printing industry. Unlike e-book and tablet technologies already on the market, this new e-paper doesn’t require back-lighting. So, it doesn’t use any electricity. The rewritable paper, called “i2R e-paper,” only requires heat to transfer images onto a flexible liquid crystal panel. The high-resolution panels ... read more

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Tagged mixedpaper, recycle, reduce

Published in Paper


Lazy-Day Craft Ideas For Kids

Mary Mazzoni, August 8th, 2011

The dog days of summer have officially arrived, and many a household is full of stir-crazy kids entering the last few weeks of summer vacation. The next time you’re out of ideas on a rainy day or slow afternoon, why not try some reuse crafts the whole family can enjoy? Check out our four reuse projects for kids, and go craft crazy! Candy ... read more

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Tagged Crafts, ideas, reuse

Published in Household


Best Green Products For Your Pet

Mary Mazzoni, August 5th, 2011

Any animal-lover knows that nothing is too good for their best friend. Now, your dog or cat can get on board the green bandwagon, too. These are our top five eco picks for your fuzzy friend. (Prepare for cute overload.) Eco Nap by West Paw Design These cozy beds come in a variety of sizes and colors to fit any breed and ... read more

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Tagged etsy, recycled, toys

Published in General


Cat Litter Made from Recycled Tires

Mary Mazzoni, August 5th, 2011

Kitty litter is a gross but essential part of cat ownership. And another downside to changing that stinky litter box is all the litter you’re throwing in the trash. The manufacturers of a patent-pending cat litter system claim to have solved this problem with reusable litter made from recycled tire treads. Arizona entrepreneur John King dreamed up the idea for EnviroKats ... read more

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Tagged recycled, tires

Published in General


Princeton Review Rates Top Green Colleges

Mary Mazzoni, August 4th, 2011

The Princeton Review, known for its college profiles, rankings and reviews, reported its fourth annual Green Ratings of colleges on Tuesday. Colleges and universities from across the country were ranked on a scale of 60 to 99, based on a survey that asked questions about academic offerings, energy use, recycling, food, buildings and transportation. Surveys show incoming students are more concerned ... read more

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Tagged energy, food, recycling, students

Published in General


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