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.

April 19, 2010

I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Earth-Friendly Ice Cream

Ben & Jerry’s may be owned by a big, bad corporation, but it isn’t stopping the company from spreading its message of sustainability and conservation.
April 16, 2010

Clothing Swaps: An Eco-Friendly Way to Enhance Your Wardrobe

Tired of the same old duds? A clothing swap is an easy way to get new fashions without using further resources.
April 8, 2010

A Tale of Two Cities’ Recycling Programs

Geographically different, yes, but Lexington, KY, and Portland, OR, are similar in one respect: Both cities take recycling very seriously.
April 1, 2010

McRecycling, Then and Now

McDonald’s recycling programs reuse an astounding amount of waste, but is the company doing enough?
March 17, 2010

What to do About Solar Panel Toxicity

Solar panels are an incredible technological breakthrough that could help curb global warming. But, what’s the point if the panels themselves are toxic enough to take human lives?
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.