1-800-Recycling - Marina Hanes

Marina Hanes

Marina Hanes is a writer and editor based in Youngstown, OH. In addition to website content writing experience, she acquired researching and interviewing skills while working in a law office and a trauma research department.

Marina's grandfather, who was a forester, sparked her interest in sustainability. In 2008, she received a degree in professional writing and editing from Youngstown State University. In her spare time, she dabbles in fiction and children’s book writing, and her hobbies include yoga, skiing, kayaking and reading. Living with three cats and three dogs only makes life more fulfilling.

Marina owns Cat’s Eye Editing, LLC, and a listing of her published works can be found at CatsEyeEditing.com.

April 1, 2011

Ideas for Reusing Bread Bags

Those plastic bread bags really add up over time. Think of all the creative reuse possibilities!
March 29, 2011

Recycle Packaging? Why Not Eat It?

It has been more than 50 years since the conceptualization of edible packaging, and it could be another 50 years until consumers see anything like it in stores.
March 21, 2011

The Future of Plastic Bottles

Is recycling only part of the solution?
March 8, 2011

How Eco-Friendly are Fairmont Hotels & Resorts?

How does a chain operating more than 23,000 hotel rooms manage to stay green? Check out Fairmont’s extensive conservation efforts.
March 3, 2011

Eco-Friendly Alarm Clocks for the Bedroom

Purchasing a reusable alarm clock made from renewable materials is a fun way to green your bedside table.
March 3, 2011

Eco-Friendly Blackout Blinds for the Bedroom

Effectively reducing energy consumption and electric bills, blackout blinds have been around for ages. But new eco-friendly brands are making them greener than ever.
February 24, 2011

My Check Free Delivers Paperless Bills to Your Inbox

E-billing all in one place? It saves time, energy and yes, lots of paper.
February 23, 2011

Cairo’s Garbage City: Breaking Through Poverty by Recycling

One of the world’s biggest cities curbs its waste and poverty problems in a unique way.
February 18, 2011

Bring Wall Tile to Life, Literally

One Spanish company is making visually stunning, pollution-zapping building tiles that could have a major impact in cities around the world.
February 9, 2011

Valentine’s Day: Seed Paper Cards and Wrapping Paper

A romantic conservation idea: think seeds this Valentine’s Day.
February 8, 2011

Give Love to the Planet on Valentine’s Day as a Couple

This Valentine’s Day, help your sweetheart show some appreciation for Mother Earth.
February 7, 2011

Recycled Wine Bottle Jewelry

Designer Trudi Madison recycles her wine bottles in a kiln and jewelry studio, making one-of-a-kind works of recycled fashion!