1-800-Recycling - Margie Monin Dombrowski

Margie Monin Dombrowski

Margie Monin Dombrowski is a freelance writer based in Orange County, CA, who writes about eco-living, interior design, food, health and fitness, beauty and entrepreneurs.

She’s also the author of several gift books published by Running Press and co-author of Breaking Into and Succeeding as a Natural, Organic and Mineral Cosmetics Maker.

February 10, 2010

How Nissan is Making the Electric Car Happen

Nissan’s “Reuse, Resell, Refabricate and Recycle” venture gives lithium-ion batteries used in electric cars a second life as energy storage solutions by recycling and reusing them.
February 2, 2010

Which is Greener, Bottled or Tap?

When you compare the use of a water filtration system versus bottled water to see which is greener or more reusable, there are many factors to consider.
January 28, 2010

Spruce up Your Kitchen with a Recycled Countertop

The latest and greatest in sustainable countertops are comprised of recycled materials.
December 31, 2009

Denim: An Off-the-Wall, Sustainable Insulation

Take a look at what’s inside your walls to make sure you have the right insulation to keep your home properly heated and in tip-top energy-saving condition.
December 16, 2009

Green Gifts for the Home

Décor finds are always great gifts because they tend to last longer than other ideas, which is always beneficial to our environment.
November 30, 2009

‘Cash for Caulkers’ to Incentivize Home Weatherizing

Joe Biden announced $454 million for the new “Recovery Through Retrofit” plan (aka “Cash for Caulkers”), a stimulus effort to weatherize American homes.
November 6, 2009

Environment Furniture: Easy on the Eyes and the Earth

With a name like Environment Furniture, there is no doubt this company is committed to the planet.
October 30, 2009

DIY Household Cleaner Concoctions

You can spend your time at the grocery store reading dozens of ingredients on labels, or you can concoct your own earth-friendly cleaning products at home.
October 29, 2009

Going Paper Towel-less

One of the most wasteful things we spend our money on and dispose of every day without regret is the paper towel.
October 22, 2009

Fight Global Warming with Energy Star

The Change the World, Start with Energy Star campaign aims to fight global warming starting at home.
October 16, 2009

Greening Your Cleaning

Finding a greener cleaner can be tough with all this green washing going on.
September 22, 2009

Cash for Clunkers: Trade in Your Old Fridge for $50

You can save far more energy and money by switching to a newer fridge, but what do you do with an old one that works just fine?