Lauren Evans

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Lauren Evans writes on subjects ranging from gender equality to climate change to travel. Her work has appeared in Jezebel, Atlas Obscura, VICE, the late Village Voice, and other outlets, and she is a 2018 recipient of Planned Parenthood’s Media Excellence Award. Previously, she was a staff editor at Gothamist.

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The Entrepreneurs Transforming Scraps Into a Fashion Statement

DispatchNew York CityLauren Evans
A new generation of designers and resource specialists is springing up around the textile waste created by the fashion industry—and taking it to market.

L.A. Takes a Fresh Look at Recycled Water

DispatchLos AngelesLauren Evans
Facing dwindling freshwater supplies, the city is ready to stop dumping millions of gallons into the Pacific—and to follow Orange County’s lead.

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How to Shop for Energy-Efficient Light Bulbs

How-ToUnited StatesLauren Evans
Old incandescent bulbs can cost you more than $100 per year in wasted energy—which costs the planet as well. Do the earth a favor and invest in new, energy saving light bulbs.
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How to Lobby Your Legislator

How-ToUnited StatesLauren Evans
Follow these steps to arrange your meeting, craft your elevator pitch, and ensure your legislators understand why their vote on an issue matters to you and your community.
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Commercial Whaling 101

GuideInternational, United StatesLauren Evans
Despite an international ban on commercial whaling since 1986, the animals are still being hunted and killed across the world’s oceans, with devastating impacts on global populations.