1-800-Recycling - Tyler Farmer

Tyler Farmer

Tyler was born and raised in Albuquerque, NM. In the Southwest he played many sports, and attended school with an eager passion to learn. By the end of high school, Tyler was an All-American swimmer and water polo player, and a member of the National Honors Society.

Tyler left the Land of Enchantment to attend the University of Washington. In Seattle, he continued his interest in swimming and water polo, which led him to become a member, and later the president and captain, of the Water Polo Club. Tyler graduated with bachelor’s degrees in English and community, environment and planning, and a minor in architecture.

After graduating, Tyler briefly lived in Baton Rouge, LA, and then Fresno, CA, gaining experience working as a green blogger and recycling specialist for Electronic Recyclers International. Tyler is currently pursuing a legal career while freelance writing in Seattle.

May 3, 2011

A Look at the History of the Universal Recycling Symbol

What started as a contest to promote cardboard reuse became a universally identified symbol.
April 14, 2011

Triscuit’s Home Farming Program Reaches Far and Wide

The brand’s social media push has caused cracker fans to take notice of home farming’s benefits.
April 4, 2011

Recyclable Aluminum in the Kitchen

Beyond standard appliances, aluminum is being used — and reused — in inventive ways in kitchens.
March 30, 2011

McDonald’s Recycling Programs Push Toward Zero-Waste

Twenty years after it introduced its Environmental Defense Waste Reduction Task Force, McDonald’s is still pushing to reduce its environmental impact.
March 28, 2011

Sustainable Social Justice

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul’s methods for helping humanity include those both financially and environmentally sustainable.
March 25, 2011

Ice Cold Recycling

Proper waste disposal and recycling is part of a strict regimen on Antarctic bases.
February 14, 2011

Love Your City the Green Way This Valentine’s Day

Plan to hit the town with your sweetheart? An eco-friendly date in any city only takes a little planning.
January 27, 2011

Just How Green is CES?

The 2011 International Consumer Electronics Show had a decidedly greener focus than ever before.
January 14, 2011

The Subtle Green Ways of Dodge

Though Dodge has an image of bravado, forgoing hybrid or electric models all together, you may be surprised by the brand’s efficient ways.
January 12, 2011

Don’t Get the Blues, Travel Green This Winter

Resolve to travel the eco-friendly way this season.
November 19, 2010

Denmark’s Glass Bottle Recycling Success

The sanitize-and-reuse policy in Denmark has seen recycling rates skyrocket to near 100%. Can it be done in the U.S.?
October 22, 2010

Tips for Conserving This Halloween

Halloween is a typically wasteful holiday, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t ways to reduce, reuse and recycle without skimping on spooks and tasty treats.