1-800-Recycling - Kara DiCamillo

Kara DiCamillo

In her Newport, RI, community, Kara is the organizer of Green Drinks Newport and a member of Newport's Energy & Environment Commission. Kara volunteers at Norman Bird Sanctuary, and has also volunteered as a panelist for Rhode Island Farmways, speaking to farmers from around the state about how they can better market and promote their businesses.

Beyond the moat that surrounds her island home, Kara has backpacked Mt. Washington in New Hampshire too many times to count, is a member of the Appalachian Mountain Club, a graduate of the Colorado Outward Bound School and, in real life, she is a public relations director. Kara began her writing career with TreeHugger.com in January 2005 and is currently a contributing writer for TriplePundit, Ecorazzi, EcoSalon and her local Newport Patch.

December 6, 2011

Green Gift Guide for the Food Lover

These recycled and recyclable kitchen products make great holiday gifts that will impress chefs on every level.
December 1, 2011

Green Gift Guide: Stocking Stuffers

Finding the right eco-friendly stocking stuffer is in high order this time of the year, and these recycled and recyclable finds do the trick.
November 21, 2011

Tips for a Festive and Green Thanksgiving Day

Take the stress out of Thanksgiving prep with these eco-friendly tips.
November 11, 2011

Residents Look Forward to Fall Recycling Event in Newport, RI

Newport’s Fall Recycling Day will be held on Saturday, November 19, and will help residents recycle many household items.
November 1, 2011

Six Eco-Friendly Gear Ideas to Start Your Hiking Adventures

Hitting the trail? These pieces of clothing and accessories use recycled and organic materials to create hip, comfortable hiking wear.
October 24, 2011

The Fight to Make Medical Sharps Recyclable

Medical sharps continue to clog up landfills and mistakenly end up in municipal recycling bins. Identifying a proper recycling program is the solution.
October 10, 2011

Recycling Plastics on the Local Level in Rhode Island

Though the state’s recycling program only accepts plastic #1 and #2, other grassroots recycling programs collect more difficult-to-recycle plastics.
September 9, 2011

Blu Homes Offers Affordable, Green Living with Prefab Designs

Modern in style using recycled and repurposed materials, Blu Homes offer unmatched flexibility.
August 25, 2011

Chelsea Green: Publishing While Focusing on Triple Bottom Line

For 26 years, the Vermont-based publisher has released green-themed books utilizing recycled paper and other conservation methods.