1-800-RECYCLING - Sophia Bennett

Sophia Bennett

Sophia Bennett is a freelance writer based in Eugene, OR. She has contributed to several magazines and writes a regular column for a local newspaper. Sophia is a dedicated home recycler, avid thrift store shopper and huge compost nerd.

Her professional experience includes six years with the St. Vincent de Paul Society of Lane County, an internationally recognized leader in the field of nonprofit waste-based business development, and a year as an economic development and recycling coordinator in the U.K. She is also a volunteer with the Oregon State University Extension Service Compost Specialist program.

Sophia's other passion is food. She has wiled away many an hour browsing farmers markets, reading cookbooks and trying new recipes. She blogs about her kitchen experiments at Everyday Stories About Food. Sophia also enjoys reading, crafts, gardening, volunteering, theater and spending time with family and friends.

December 26, 2012

GO Box Means No Waste at Food Carts

A reusable to-go box program is sparing landfills thousands of throwaway food containers on a monthly basis.
December 19, 2012

Oregon Paint Recycling Program Celebrates Second Year of Success

The PaintCare program has recycled more than 1 million gallons of paint since its debut in Oregon in 2010.
October 23, 2012

Six Lessons Learned at ReuseConex 2012

The eco-focused conference and expo proved there is still much to be learned when it comes to reuse.
October 19, 2012

ReuseConex Day One: Replacing Consumption with Reuse

The opening day of the ReuseConex conference in Portland focused on changing the societal mindset about reuse.
October 17, 2012

‘Rebel Craft Rumble,’ More Coming to Portland This Week

Many ReuseConex functions, taking place this weekend in Portland, are open to the public, including some truly inspiring and entertaining reuse events.
September 25, 2012

14 Ways to Reuse Paper

Used office paper, magazines, newspapers and greeting cards live multiple lives with a little creative reuse.
September 18, 2012

ReuseConex Event Draws Best Practices from Around the Country

The second ReuseConex conference, set in Portland for October 18-20, offers a variety of eco-focused workshops, an expo, a fashion show and an art show.
September 11, 2012

Green Waste Becomes Green Product if Collected Correctly

Rexius’ Jack Hoeck explains the dos and don’ts of composting.
July 10, 2012

World-Class Recycling at the Olympic Track & Field Trials

Showcasing top athletes for Olympic qualification was not the only goal of this Eugene, OR, event — a 75% waste diversion rate was also eyed.
June 5, 2012

‘Designer to the Stars’ Kari Whitman Shares Her Green Tips

The designer, actress and green advocate tells readers how to reuse and conserve in the home while remaining innovative.
May 15, 2012

Re-Play it Again

Old milk jugs are recycled into colorful, safe, energy-saving plastic tableware by Re-Play.
May 8, 2012

Recycled Flower Pots Make Spring a Little Sunnier

Made of recycled PETE, rEarth flower pots spare 72 million plastic water bottles annually.