Becky Hammad

Becky Hammad

Becky Hammad is a writer/editor for a variety of topics. She's enthusiastic about bringing awareness to important environmental issues.



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Earthmate: The Future of CFLs

Becky Hammad, July 13th, 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. Since the CLEAN Energy Act of 2007 that banned most incandescent bulbs by January 2014, the EPA and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) have been ... read more

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Tagged basics, cfl, energy, ideas, lead, mercury, noteworthy, packaging, recycle, reduce

Published in Hazardous


Trash Planet: The Netherlands

Becky Hammad, July 6th, 2009

The Trash Planet series highlights various countries around the world and how they handle their waste. The Netherlands’ waste management system is highly regarded around the world. However, the country sticks to a simple plan: avoid waste as much as possible, recover valuable raw materials from waste, generate green energy from waste when possible and only discard the waste that is ... read more

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Tagged basics, batteries, cardboard, curbside, energy, ideas, noteworthy, organicwaste, recycle, reduce, solidwaste, tires, trashplanet

Published in General


Motorola Takes a Giant Step for the Earth

Becky Hammad, June 15th, 2009

“CSR for Dummies” is an Earth911.com series highlighting the different pledges and commitments made by companies in regards to product stewardship and recycling. Companies and services featured do not pay for placement and are not endorsed by Earth911.com. Since its founding in 1928, Motorola has established itself as an innovative leader in the global communications industry. The company is responsible for ... read more

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Tagged basics, cellphone, energy, ideas, noteworthy, packaging, television

Published in Electronics


New Ways to Look at Old Waste

Becky Hammad, June 8th, 2009

The race is on to find more cost-effective, energy-efficient strategies for turning biomass, or renewable feedstocks, into alternative fuels. But just as important, researchers are seeking ways to produce these fuels without compromising global food supply and land. In recent years, more attention has been given to creating energy generated from waste and from biomass consisting of organic materials. This renewable ... read more

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Tagged basics, energy, fuel, gas, ideas, leaves, noteworthy, organicwaste, pesticides, reduce, sawdust, styrofoam, wood

Published in Household


Recycling Mysteries: Candy Wrappers

Becky Hammad, May 18th, 2009

You've got a sweet tooth you need to satisfy, but did you know that most of our favorite candies are wrapped in what has somehow become the unwanted stepchildren of waste management? Tossed in the trash or in a recycle bin, all candy wrappers make their way to the landfill. But why is this small, colorful package so seemingly difficult ... read more

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Tagged basics, ideas, noteworthy, number7plastic, packaging, recycle, reuse

Published in Plastic


8 Ways to Green Your HOA

Becky Hammad, May 11th, 2009

Home Owner Associations or HOAs are becoming more and more of a reality for many Americans. In fact, in 2008 there was a reported 300,800 association-governed communities. With about 71 percent of people polled in 2007 rating their overall HOA experience as positive, these associations aren't going anywhere. With these governing organizations becoming a larger part of our lives, making sure ... read more

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Tagged basics, batteries, carpet, energy, fertilizers, fuel, gas, ideas, mail, noteworthy, paint, recycle, reduce, toilet, windows

Published in Household


Barriers to Being Green: Time

Becky Hammad, May 4th, 2009

Earth911’s Quick Vote poll asked readers to complete this statement: “The one thing holding me back from being more green is…” In the hustle and bustle of the day, staying green often loses its priority on our daily to-do lists. In fact, 13 percent of the 1,070 poll responders indicated that “time” was the one thing holding them back from becoming ... read more

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Tagged basics, composting, energy, ideas, noteworthy, recycle

Published in Household


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