1-800-Recycling - Beth Buczynski

Beth Buczynski

Beth Buczynski is a freelance copywriter and environmental journalist in the Rocky Mountain West. She specializes in providing online content and community management services for businesses that want to have a positive impact on our world.

So far, Beth has lived in or near three major U.S. mountain ranges, and is passionate about protecting the important ecosystems they represent. She holds an M.S. in Public Communication and Technology from Colorado State University, with a concentration in environmental communication. Beth is the founder of EcoSphericBlog, the editor of CrispGreen, and a contributing writer for Care2. Stay in touch with Beth on Twitter.

February 6, 2012

Samsung Blue Earth: Everything an Eco-Friendly Phone Should Be

The phone, composed of recycled plastics, features a solar charger and CO₂ calculator, among other green features.
February 2, 2012

Sprint’s Buy-Back and Reuse Program for Mobile Devices

The mobile carrier offers users incentive to recycle. A sister program, Project Connect, accepts any old cell phone regardless of condition or carrier.
January 31, 2012

LG Unveils Sleek New Solar-Powered Phone Charger

The sleeve utilizes fewer materials than traditional chargers and equals big energy savings.
January 23, 2012

Four Popular Printer Companies with Takeback Recycling Programs

Some notable brands are helping consumers make smart printer-recycling decisions.
January 16, 2012

Five Unique Things Made from Recycled Printer Cartridges

Spent cartridges are finding new life outside of landfills.
December 27, 2011

How the Chevy Volt Helped Clean up the BP Oil Spill

Oil-soaked booms ended up as recycled parts in the extended-range electric vehicle.
December 19, 2011

Could Recycled EV Batteries be Used to Bolster the Grid?

Spent batteries may be repurposed to save energy in homes.
December 14, 2011

Companies Explore Ways to Reuse EV Batteries

Are reusable batteries the key to the future of electric vehicles?
December 12, 2011

Top Holiday Gifts for a Waste-Free New Year

This year, give your loved ones a green gift that spares landfills and lasts long after the holidays have passed.
November 30, 2011

How to Recycle Old Holiday Cards into New Decorations

Why toss old cards into the recycling bin when they can live on in these charming holiday decorations?
November 28, 2011

How to Dispose of Fertilizers Properly

Confused about how to get rid of your leftover fertilizer? It depends how hazardous the fertilizer is.
November 18, 2011

Three Easy-to-Make Recycled Thanksgiving Decorations

Show off your reuse skills with these fun recycled Thanksgiving crafts.