Writing Samples
Here you'll find a handful of my writing samples, along with links to more than 200 additional articles I've written over the years. For editing samples, please click the button below.
Recent Work
Chernobyl Dogs May Help Us Understand Radiation
How Kotzebue, Alaska Became Known as the "Most Toxic Town"
How Kotzebue, Alaska Became Known as the "Most Toxic Town"
This post from Greenmatters.com discusses a new survey that's the first of its kind in analyzing canines at Chernobyl.
How Kotzebue, Alaska Became Known as the "Most Toxic Town"
How Kotzebue, Alaska Became Known as the "Most Toxic Town"
How Kotzebue, Alaska Became Known as the "Most Toxic Town"
The Red Dog Mine consistently ranks on the EPA's Toxic Release Inventory as the biggest chemical polluter in the U.S.
Benefits of Magnesium Oil Used as a Deodorant
How Kotzebue, Alaska Became Known as the "Most Toxic Town"
Benefits of Magnesium Oil Used as a Deodorant
This post for a client's product highlights the benefits of switching to more natural options like magnesium oil.
Recent Work
11 African American Conservationists
Much of New Orleans Could Go Underwater by 2050
Much of New Orleans Could Go Underwater by 2050
In honor of Black History Month, this article highlights African American conservationists, inventors, and environmental activists.
Much of New Orleans Could Go Underwater by 2050
Much of New Orleans Could Go Underwater by 2050
Much of New Orleans Could Go Underwater by 2050
This post from GreenMatters addresses growing concerns about sea level rise in coastal cities like New Orleans.
Water Conservation 101
Much of New Orleans Could Go Underwater by 2050
Water Conservation 101
This introductory guide is a great place to get your feet wet in water conservation with some easy tips to get started.
Recent Work
Aloe Vera for Curly Hair
Eco-friendly Airbnb Practices
Eco-friendly Airbnb Practices
This blog post explores all-natural beauty techniques using sustainably-grown aloe vera gel.
Eco-friendly Airbnb Practices
Eco-friendly Airbnb Practices
Eco-friendly Airbnb Practices
Sustainable vacation rentals are trending, and this blog post offers a few tips and easy "green upgrades" for Airbnb hosts.
Reducing Nutrient Pollution
Eco-friendly Airbnb Practices
Reducing Nutrient Pollution
This article explains a few basics of water conservation outdoors, with particular attention to resources in Florida..
Performance Marketing Samples
Best Vegetarian Meal Deliveries
Best Vegetarian Meal Deliveries
Best Vegetarian Meal Deliveries
This service journalism round-up for Byrdie.com details top vegetarian meal services.
Best Smoothie Delivery Services
Best Vegetarian Meal Deliveries
Best Vegetarian Meal Deliveries
This article for Simply Recipes recommends the 8 best door-to-door smoothies for 2022 and ranks #4 on SERP.
Best Vegan Meal Deliveries
Best Vegetarian Meal Deliveries
Best Vegan Meal Deliveries
A "best of" buying guide focusing on vegan cuisine. Published late 2022 for Real Simple, it ranks #4 on SERP.
E-Commerce Green Buying Guides
The 6 Best Reusable Razors of 2022
The 8 Best Energy-Efficient Ceiling Fans of 2022
The 6 Best Reusable Razors of 2022
Switching to reusable razors is one way to keep plastics out of our landfills, plus the blades can be recycled. This story ranks #1 in Google SERP.
The 10 Best Low Flow Shower Heads
The 8 Best Energy-Efficient Ceiling Fans of 2022
The 6 Best Reusable Razors of 2022
This story ranks #1 in Google SERP and explains the Water Sense labels and how consumers can reduce energy and water consumption.
The 8 Best Energy-Efficient Ceiling Fans of 2022
The 8 Best Energy-Efficient Ceiling Fans of 2022
The 8 Best Energy-Efficient Ceiling Fans of 2022
This article informs consumers about cost-effective alternatives to air conditioners that can help conserve energy. It also ranks #1 in Google SERP.
Sustainable E-Commerce Deals
Tushy Bidets on Sale
Bob Vila: Sustainable Home Products
Field and Stream: Solar Deals
This brand-specific deal round-up provides a brief summary of each model to differentiate them for the consumer, while highlighting sustainable benefits of bidets.
Field and Stream: Solar Deals
Bob Vila: Sustainable Home Products
Field and Stream: Solar Deals
I'm very familiar with solar products, and this Field & Stream deal page is an example of targeting aspects of sustainability to outdoor brands.
Bob Vila: Sustainable Home Products
Bob Vila: Sustainable Home Products
Bob Vila: Sustainable Home Products
As part of an Amazon Prime Sale, this time-sensitive article showcases the best deals on eco-friendly home products in a simplistic, list format.
Investigative Reporting & Local News
The Blue Paper
The Blue Paper
The Blue Paper
The Blue Paper
The Blue Paper
The Blue Paper
The Blue Paper
The Blue Paper
The Blue Paper
Travel Content
TripSavvy: The World's Rainest Cities
10Best/USA Today: Airplane Hitchhiking
10Best/USA Today: Airplane Hitchhiking
This general interest travel story includes a catchy, clickable headline to drive traffic to TripSavvy.
10Best/USA Today: Airplane Hitchhiking
10Best/USA Today: Airplane Hitchhiking
10Best/USA Today: Airplane Hitchhiking
This summary on 10Best.com/USA Today points out some highlights of my plane hitchhiking project.
TripSavvy: The Best Passport Holders
10Best/USA Today: Airplane Hitchhiking
TripSavvy: The Best Passport Holders
This affiliate round-up list showcases SEO-driven travel products. (Note: story was updated in 2022)
Travel Content
The Travel Word
The Travel Word
The Travel Word
USA Today
The Travel Word
The Travel Word
Florida Local Travel: 10,000 Islands
The Everglades: Take a walk on the wild side
Photo Credit: Amber Nolan
Frommers.com
The Travel Word
Frommers.com
Culinary Tourism: U.S. Travel
10 Great American Food Trail Road Trips
(Photo Credit: Flickr.com/Scott Schopieray
"Amber is a veteran commerce editor, having been in the industry for over 10 years. She's quick-witted when it comes to using SEO tools to mine for new keyword/article opportunities and studying SERP to ensure her publishes are always at the top of page one."
- Andrew Skwarek (former VP of Commerce, Recurrent Ventures)
Accolades
Employee Spotlight 2022
I was featured in the summer newsletter at Recurrent.
Recurrent Fills Two New Sustainability-Focused Roles
News announcement about my appointment as the sustainability editor for commerce at Recurrent Ventures.