Melissa Hincha-Ownby

Melissa Hincha-Ownby is a freelance writer based in Arizona. She writes about a variety of environmental topics, including green business, green building, eco-friendly vehicles, the importance of a green economy and raising two eco-conscious children.

In addition to writing about the environment, Melissa's other writing passion is special needs parenting. As the mother of two children with special health care needs, she knows the importance of providing support and information to other families on a similar parenting journey.

August 25, 2010

Waste-Free School Lunches

Packing the kids’ lunches every day is an exercise in waste. Challenge yourself and your family to reuse all school year and have waste-free school lunches.
August 13, 2010

Recycling at the Grand Canyon

A simple push to recycle more was all it took for Grand Canyon National Park and its surrounding village.
August 10, 2010

What is Your Light Bulb’s Life Expectancy?

New lighting technologies allow for longer-lasting bulbs, in turn creating less recyclable waste.
August 4, 2010

Recycled Kids Clothing: Beyond the Secondhand Store

Hand-me-downs and repurposed fabrics are the new fad in children’s clothing.
July 22, 2010

What’s in Your Lipstick?

Toxins hidden in your lipstick and other makeup products are carelessly being dumped in landfills.
July 16, 2010

A Day at the Pool — Eco-Style

Fun in the sun, the sustainable way.
July 12, 2010

Eco-Friendly Furniture for Fido

Recycled plastics and hemp and other natural fibers are the materials eco-dogs are laying their heads on these days. Fido’s furniture is practical and reusable!
June 29, 2010

Sunscreen: Darned if You Do, Darned if You Don’t

Looking for a sustainable brand of sunscreen that favors recycling isn’t always easy. Think ahead before you take a trip to the beach or pool.
June 24, 2010

Restaurants Don’t Have to Let Unused Food Go to Waste

The National Restaurant Association has partnered with Food Donation Connection to instill a food donation program for restaurants to easily process and donate food.
June 18, 2010

LivingHomes: Ultra Fab, Ultra Green Prefab

Think prefab building can’t be topnotch? Think again.
June 9, 2010

Walmart Recycles Billions of Pounds of Waste Each Year

Perhaps surprisingly, Walmart’s recycling programs are paramount among big-box stores.
June 8, 2010

What Do Our Kids Think About Recycling?

Ask an 8-year-old his thoughts on recycling and you may be surprised by his knowledge…