1-800-Recycling - Jessica Bates

Jessica Bates

Jessica Bates is a freelance writer living in Southern California, and she holds degrees in both English and journalism. Jessica enjoys traveling, cooking without recipes, reading, taking pictures of weird plants, dancing to good music, eating pineapple, recycling and stretching her limbs.

In her undergraduate career, Jessica worked on the editorial board of Steel Toe Books selecting full-length poetry manuscripts for publication. She blogs about books, art, writing and sustainability on her website.

Jessica also writes for Hello Santa Monica, where she features local businesses, restaurants, events, attractions and breaking news.

October 21, 2010

Do Haunted Houses Produce a Scary Amount of Waste?

What can be done to help conserve resources in these ghoulish attractions?
October 12, 2010

Recycle Old Jeans at Gap

Now through October 20, bring in your old jeans to Gap and get 30% off a new pair.
October 8, 2010

California’s Eco-Pioneer Charter School

Conservation, green education and recycling are just a way of life at Environmental Charter High School.
August 23, 2010

No Recycling Bins at School? You Can Change That!

Starting a recycling program at your school is easy and beneficial to all.
August 5, 2010

Get Crafty with Your Old Fabric

Repurposing gently used fabrics does not have to result in drab new touches in your home. Creative and colorful, these easy-to-do projects will spruce up any room.
June 30, 2010

FASE’s Marci Zaroff: Green and Fashionable

Launching in 2011, FASE, an eco-minded apparel line, is looking to change the perception of “green” fashion.
June 25, 2010

Om Garden: Miami’s Choice for Vegan Fare with a Green Attitude

Sustainable eats are just one green-minded facet of this great little spot.
May 31, 2010

An Ideal Green Office

Creating a low-impact office environment can be just as fun as shopping for school supplies when you were a youngster.
May 21, 2010

Recycled, Sustainable and Stylish Kitchenware

Finding the perfect kitchenware doesn’t mean sacrificing good environmental practices.
May 7, 2010

Planning My First Apartment Garden: Will I Have a Green Thumb?

Starting an apartment garden, combined with daily composting, is a great way to reduce and reuse.
April 28, 2010

Hillshire Farm Deli Select: Packaging Overload

While most of the packaging is reusable, will you have a need for it?
April 21, 2010

Jessica Celebrates Earth Day

Whether you are working, going to school or relaxing, you can plan an eco-friendly, enjoyable Earth Day.