Joey Papa

Joey Papa is a freelance writer in Tampa, FL, where he lives with his wife and son and daughter. Writing is more than a job for Joey; it's a way to express his passion and convictions through the written word.

His favorite subjects to write about are health and wellness, travel and creative writing.

  • December 29, 2009

    Deice the Earth-Friendly Way

    Traditionally, we use salt to deice sidewalks and driveways. But, salt gathers in soil in concentrated forms and can be destructive to the environment.

  • December 23, 2009

    Eco-Friendly Dishware

    In the last few years many manufacturers and distributors have made eco-friendly dishware more readily available.

  • December 22, 2009

    How to Make Your Party Recycle Friendly

    For your next holiday party why not encourage recycling while educating your guests in a suggestive, non-offensive way?

  • December 18, 2009

    Buying Eco-Gifts with a Cause

    Giving is so much more fun than receiving, especially when you’re giving gifts that are sustainable and friendly to the environment.

  • November 23, 2009

    Not So Green: Abandoning the Treadmill

    While the treadmill was an excellent invention for people who didn’t want to leave their home to walk 3 miles, it has one downfall: energy consumption.

  • November 17, 2009

    Unseen Toxins and Simple Solutions

    Every day, thousands of unseen toxins fill the air you breathe most — the air in your home.

  • November 12, 2009

    Using Less Plastic

    Let’s talk about how to use less plastic when buying personal care items such as soap, toothpaste, deodorant and cosmetics.

  • November 3, 2009

    How to Make Your Own Recycled Furniture

    You don’t have to be a crafty person to turn everyday trash into innovative and trendy furniture for your home, loft or apartment.

  • November 3, 2009

    What to Do with Old Furniture

    If you have unwanted furniture, there are many ways to get rid of it without placing it on the curb for the county to throw in a landfill.

  • October 27, 2009

    The Most Toxic Cleaning Products

    Most conventional cleaners are nothing more than toxic chemicals. They clean well. Real well.

  • October 26, 2009

    The Eco-Friendly Fraud

    As demand for safer, all-natural cleaning products has risen, so have the dollar signs.

  • October 26, 2009

    Why the Government Doesn’t Regulate Cleaning Products

    If cleaning products are intended to make everyday life safer, why are they so dangerous, and why isn’t the government regulating them?