1-800-Recycling - Melissa Hincha-Ownby

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.

January 3, 2011

Five Ways to Reduce Paper Consumption by Reusing

Finding creative ways to reuse everyday paper products can seriously lessen your reliance on virgin materials.
December 23, 2010

Five Tips for Hosting a Green New Year’s Eve Party

Let celebration and conservation go hand in hand this New Year’s Eve.
December 2, 2010

Green Holiday Gifts for Kids of All Ages

It is easy to find green holiday gifts for kids of any age.
November 23, 2010

Comparing Steel and Aluminum Recycling

The metals each have their own recycling processes, but both are easy to recycle, potentially saving incredible amounts of energy.
November 17, 2010

Glass Recycling 101

For those of us whose municipal programs don’t accept glass, it can be a bit more effort to make sure those bottles get recycled.
November 11, 2010

Recycling and Reusing Cassette Tapes

Stuck with an abundance of old cassette tapes, one family explores some creative reuse options.
November 2, 2010

A Different Perspective on Digital Magazines

Even during the dawning of the e-magazine age, are we doing enough to conserve resources?
October 29, 2010

Introducing the New Eco App

AT&T’s new iPhone/iPod Touch app caters to green living on the go.
October 25, 2010

Four Ways to Reuse This Halloween

Halloween decorations, costumes and candy can be expensive and wasteful. Find out how you can cut back using what you probably already have.
October 15, 2010

Blog Action Day: Attention Desert Dwellers — Reduce Your Water Usage

Living in the Sonoran Desert proves to be a constant reminder on the necessity of conserving water.
October 13, 2010

Arizona State University’s School of Sustainability

Multiple sustainability degrees, studies in a LEED Silver-certified building and a comprehensive campuswide recycling program — only at Arizona State University.
September 29, 2010

Northeast Recycling Programs Shine

A brief look at recycling programs in major metropolitan areas and small state capitals in the Northeastern U.S.