Writing Samples

Companion planting is an important element of permaculture gardening. This list highlights garden "friends" to plant near pumpkins.

This explainer piece summarizes what's at stake for the 2023 Farm Bill to create a climate-friendly agricultural system. 

This article recaps several recent studies about microplastics in our blood and our bodies. 

Many U.S. Rivers are extremely polluted, but these are some of the worst offenders. 

This introduction to deep well injection explains the different types, pros, and cons.

This post offers practical ideas for readers to help endangered species. 

This Eco Consumer Guide post discusses how to recycle bubble wrap and offers packaging alternatives. 

If you're trying to find a unique, eco-friendly gift for a guy, this shopping guide from GreenMatter offers a few ideas.

Styrofoam has a bad reputation as one of the worst plastics, but is it recyclable? This Eco Consumer Guide post explains. 

This post from Greenmatters.com discusses a new survey that's the first of its kind in analyzing canines at Chernobyl.

The Red Dog Mine consistently ranks on the EPA's Toxic Release Inventory as the biggest chemical polluter in the U.S.

This post for a client's product highlights the benefits of switching to more natural options like magnesium oil.

In honor of Black History Month, this article highlights African American conservationists, inventors, and environmental activists. 

This post from GreenMatters addresses growing concerns about sea level rise in coastal cities like New Orleans. 

This introductory guide is a great place to get your feet wet in water conservation with some easy tips to get started. 

This blog post explores all-natural beauty techniques using sustainably-grown aloe vera gel. 

Sustainable vacation rentals are trending, and this blog post offers a few tips and easy "green upgrades" for Airbnb hosts. 

This article explains a few basics of water conservation outdoors, with particular attention to resources in Florida..

This service journalism round-up for Byrdie.com details top vegetarian meal services. 

This article for Simply Recipes recommends the 8 best door-to-door smoothies for 2022 and ranks #4 on SERP.

A "best of" buying guide focusing on vegan cuisine. Published late 2022 for Real Simple, it ranks #4 on SERP.

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. 

This story ranks #1 in Google SERP and explains the Water Sense labels and how consumers can reduce energy and water consumption. 

This article informs consumers about cost-effective alternatives to air conditioners that can help conserve energy. It also ranks #1 in Google SERP. 

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. 

I'm very familiar with solar products, and this Field & Stream deal page is an example of targeting aspects of sustainability to outdoor brands.

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.

Video News: Marine Conservation

Now Recruiting: 

The Conch Republic Marine Army

(Photo Credit: The Blue Paper)

Fisherman's Hospital:

No Taxation Without 

Verification!

(Photo Credit: The Blue Paper)

Video News: Marine Conservation 

Massive Fish Die-Off 

at South Beach

(Photo Credit: The Blue Paper)

This general interest travel story includes a catchy, clickable headline to drive traffic to TripSavvy.

This summary on 10Best.com/USA Today points out some highlights of my plane hitchhiking project. 

This affiliate round-up list showcases SEO-driven travel products. (Note: story was updated in 2022)

Responsible Travel: National Parks

Blissing Out in The Dry Tortugas

Photo Credit: Amber Nolan

Florida Local Travel: 10,000 Islands

The Everglades: Take a walk on the wild side

Photo Credit: Amber Nolan

Culinary Tourism:  U.S. Travel

10 Great American Food Trail Road Trips

(Photo Credit: Flickr.com/Scott Schopieray