Lauren Kelley

Lauren Kelley is a New York City-based freelance writer and editor.

Born and raised in Texas, Lauren holds degrees in English and Political Science and has racked up nearly a decade of experience covering topics such as the environment/green living, the nonprofit sector and women’s rights and issues.

Lauren enjoys traveling, the arts and social activism, and is also a published writer of short fiction, a Twitterer, a very amateur photographer and a cupcake enthusiast. She lives in Brooklyn with her boyfriend and a fat, grey cat named Herb.

March 8, 2010

Could a Recycling Consultant be Right for Your Workplace?

One thing you may have never considered is a recycling consultant. (Yes, there is such a thing!)
March 4, 2010

Lima’s Reclaimed Amusement Park

Spanish architecture firm Basurama has transformed the ruins of a half-finished electric train project into a pretty amazing space called the Ghost Train Park.
February 25, 2010

Conserve Paper — File Taxes Online

Each year, more and more people go the e-file route to file their taxes. Assuming that trend continues, millions more people will file online this year.
February 18, 2010

Making a Movie the Green Way

Green film production is definitely an interesting concept, and one that I hope we start to hear about more and more as the concept catches on.
February 9, 2010

The Environmental Benefits of the Zipcar

The most appealing thing about Zipcar is that it’s an environmentally friendly way to get around during those times when mass transit isn’t an option.
February 3, 2010

Four Ways the NYC Subway System Helps the Environment

The New York City subway system is hard at work conserving, recycling and reducing.
January 21, 2010

Salvagable in Brooklyn: The Ice House

The Ice House in Brooklyn is an 1880s converted ice warehouse full of reuse and conservation features, making it one of the Big Apple’s more desirable green developments.
January 19, 2010

The 411 on CSA

One of my goals this year is to join my local CSA. A CSA is a program in which residents of a given area form a relationship with a local farm.
January 8, 2010

2010: The Year of Doing More Than Just Enough

I do love the clean-slate feeling a new year can bring. I think in 2010, my theme will be Good Enough is Not Enough.
January 4, 2010

How to Dress Green When the Ground is Covered in White

This winter, make sure to buy clothing items that are well constructed, functional and, if possible, environmentally friendly.
December 21, 2009

This Year, Go with Eco-Friendly Party Invitations

If you’re dead set on avoiding e-vites this holiday season — or anytime, really — here are some ways to make your paper invitations a little better for the earth.
December 15, 2009

I’ll Drink to That: Organic and Biodynamic Wines

I’m going to several holiday parties this month, and plan to pick up organic wines as gifts for my lovely hosts.