Melissa Breyer
Melissa Breyer has been a nature-loving, energy-saving, trash-recycling, waste-composting, stuff-shunning, healthy-eating, animal-advocating, espouser of sustainably since her first Save the Whales rally when she was a kid. She has also been known to vehemently defend the serial comma.
With a background in food, science, and design, she has edited and written for national and international publications including The New York Times Magazine. She is the co-author of True Food: Eight Simple Steps to a Healthier You (National Geographic, 2009) and her writing can be found across the Web.
Melissa lives in a converted 19th-century convent in Brooklyn, NY with her two daughters and an exuberant collection of cuckoo clocks.
Latest Stories from Melissa Breyer - Page 6
-
Cutest Eco-Friendly Flats Ever?
Reneu's Spring 2012 Collection of super comfortable eco-conscious, animal-free shoes are vying for sassiest flats of the season.
-
10 No-Cook Recipes for Cool Kitchens
From raw lasagna to spicy cherry gazpacho, keep the kitchen cool and power-usage low with the best of summer non-cooking.
-
Limited Edition John Bartlett T-Shirts Help Farm Animals
The vegan fashion designer teams up with Farm Sanctuary of behalf of abused and neglected animals.
-
Study: Sustainable Seafood is Usually the Healthiest
If the fish is sustainable, then it is likely to be healthy to eat too.
-
8 Things to Do With Bored Kids
From photo scavenger hunts to homemade playdough, try these wholesome boredom busters for kids at home with nothing to do.
-
Does the World Really Need the Chork?
Move over spork, there’s a new weird hybrid utensil in town.
-
Handmade Mats Woven From Recycled Marine Rope
Who knew that old rope could have such a dignified second life?
-
Reconstructed Body Suits, Upcycled Leggings, and More at Hong Kong Fashion Week
The fashion event's EcoChic Design Awards inspire Asia’s emerging fashion talent to create with minimal textile waste.
-
8 Best North American Beaches For Exploring Tide Pools
Discover the miniature, magical world of tide pools -- and beat the heat -- by heading to North America's coastlines.
-
7 Simple Recipes For Preserving Edible Flowers
As the garden is blooming at its best, here's how to preserve those blossoms for delicious future use.
-
Guidelines for Gentle Beachcombing and Tide Pooling
Summer hordes to the beaches and tide pools can be murder on fragile ecosystems.
-
100 Organizations Call on Surgeon General for Report on Soda
The groups say that soda and sugary drinks have a devastating effect on health, want call to action.
-
8 Odd Things You Can Candy, From Beets to Vanilla Beans
Thinking outside the candied box allows for some adventures in garnishing -- and a solution to wasted kitchen bits.
-
8 Ways to Eat Watermelon
From soup to sorbet, watermelon's versatility extends way beyond the heavenly slice.
-
Vegan Marshmallow Recipe Means Gelatin-Free S'More Season
Nothing says "summer fun" like roasted marshmallows: Don't let an aversion to gelatin ruin the joy.
-
Unused Clothing in UK Closets Worth $46.7 Billion, Report Finds
Extending the life of clothes by just 3 months could lead to a 5-10 percent reduction in carbon, water, and waste footprints.
-
10 Cute Crafty Nautical Gifts on Etsy
From knots and yachts to anchors and orcas, maritime motifs have escaped the marina to be embraced by seafarers and landlubbers alike.
-
10 No-Bake Desserts, From Cookies, Cakes, Pies, Puddings, and More
Summer is the time to skip the oven (and the heat) and employ the refrigerator as your ally in making these perfect-for-summer desserts.
