Raquel Fagan

Raquel Fagan

Vice President of Media and Partnerships

Raquel Fagan heads up the editorial team. Her passion about the environment leads her to compost, live a vegan lifestyle and ride the ol' bike as much as the AZ weather will allow.



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8 Ways to Green Your Trash

Raquel Fagan, February 16th, 2009

This story is part of Earth911’s “Green Eight” series, where we showcase eight ways to green your life in various areas. In this series, we've gone over how to green everything from car trips and job searches to camping expeditions and wardrobes. But when all is said and done, it boils down to one thing: trash! Wherever you are, whatever you ... read more

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Tagged basics, batteries, cfl, composting, computers, curbside, ideas, kitchen, newspaper, noteworthy, paint, pesticides, recycle, reduce, reuse, solidwaste, tires

Published in Household


Six Gotta-Be-In Industries for Eco Change

Raquel Fagan, February 2nd, 2009

Want to make a splash in the global Green Space beyond your home recycling bin? Ready for a career change? Looking to put your money where your mouth is and choose a degree that will get your foot in the door? The following industries are where it's at if you want to make change on a global scale and keep ... read more

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Tagged basics, composting, energy, finland, greenbuilding, greentravel, ideas, ireland, noteworthy, paint

Published in Household


8 Ways to Green Your Significant Other

Raquel Fagan, January 5th, 2009

This story is part of Earth911’s “Green Eight” series, where we showcase eight ways to green your life in various areas. In the past, our Green Eight articles have been less of an emotional challenge and more of a physical battle. But with a New Year right at our heels, we felt you were up for some good, old fashioned hard ... read more

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Tagged basics, batteries, cfl, ideas, noteworthy, packaging, reduce, styrofoam, tires

Published in General


Keep Those Pipes Clean this Holiday Season

Raquel Fagan, November 17th, 2008

Holidays are a perfect time to bust out the china and cook a meal fit for royalty. Don't be afraid to embrace your culinary spirit. Responsible cleanup of that festive meal, along with kitchen composting, is as important as the dessert. Keep in mind that a deep-fried holiday turkey can generate up to five gallons of oil before the turkey ... read more

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Tagged basics, composting, cookingoil, energy, fuel, ideas, noteworthy, recycle, reuse

Published in Household


The Gift of Giving Green

Raquel Fagan, November 11th, 2008

During the holiday season, gifts are given in bounty. These gifts may be the ultimate find or just a fun festive gesture. Either way you approach it, the purchasing of new items is always an opportunity to think about the planet and how even these small actions can play a large part. Usher in...the green gift. You have probably heard about ... read more

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Tagged aluminum, basics, cfl, energy, giftbags, giftboxes, ideas, noteworthy, paperboard, plasticbottles, recycle, wrappingpaper

Published in General


Start a Christmas Tree Recycling Program

Raquel Fagan, November 11th, 2008

Christmas Tree recycling is a huge part of the holiday season, and has been growing tremendously over the past years. But what if there isn't a program in your neck of the woods? Don't sweat it, we got a solution. Start your own! Ok, so you might have a few questions before you start driving around the neighborhood, shoving trees into ... read more

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Tagged basics, christmastrees, glassornaments, ideas, noteworthy

Published in General


Celebrate With Energy Savings This Holiday

Raquel Fagan, November 11th, 2008

The cost of heating is on the rise. According to the Energy Information Administration, the "average household expenditures for all space-heating fuels are projected to be $1,137 this winter (October 1 to March 31), a 15-percent increase over the estimated $986 spent last winter." With this cost increase on the horizon, saving energy, and in turn, the almighty dollar, ... read more

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Tagged basics, cfl, christmastrees, holidaylights, ideas, lightbulbs, mercury, noteworthy

Published in General


What’s Next for Mr. Jack-o-Lantern?

Raquel Fagan, October 27th, 2008

Every year, one billion pounds of pumpkins are produced in the U.S., including at least 100 million pounds in every state. Unlike many other aspects of your Halloween experience, pumpkins don't come in difficult-to-recycle packaging, which should make proper disposal easy as (pumpkin) pie. Pumpkins are a unique holiday decoration because they are entirely natural, yet a majority of the "nature" ... read more

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Tagged basics, composting, ideas, leaves, noteworthy, oven, packaging, recycle

Published in Garden


Glass Packaging Institute’s “Recycle Glass Day” Video Competition

Raquel Fagan, September 3rd, 2008

The Glass Packaging Institute is launching "Recycle Glass Day" on December 10, 2008, which will become an annual event to help build national awareness about benefits of glass container recycling for the environment. In this first year of Recycle Glass Day, GPI is sponsoring a YouTube video competition for eligible university students. These videos should encourage people to commit to ... read more

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Tagged basics, ideas, noteworthy, otherglass, packaging, students

Published in Glass


Teens for Planet Earth Service Awards

Raquel Fagan, July 15th, 2008

The Teens for Planet Earth Service Awards recognize teens around the world for service-learning projects that demonstrate their commitment to the environment. The application for the 2009 Teens for Planet Earth Service Awards will be available December 1, 2008. Learn more at Teens4planetearth.com.

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Tagged basics, ideas, noteworthy

Published in General


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