Maura Judkis

Wal-Mart Announces Sustainability Index

By Maura Judkis - Fresh Greens - July 16, 2009

The mega-retailer's index will make it easier for consumers to make green choices when they shop. more >>

Merriam-Webster Adds Green Words to Dictionary

By Maura Judkis - Fresh Greens - July 13, 2009

Carbon footprint, locavore and green-collar are among this year's additions. more >>

First-Time Parents Go Freegan

By Maura Judkis - Fresh Greens - July 9, 2009

Parents are looking for used or free gear for their babies, even if they can afford it at full price. more >>

The Printed Blog Newspaper Folds

By Maura Judkis - Fresh Greens - July 7, 2009

A noble, albeit wasteful, experiment calls it quits. more >>

Good News: Cities are Growing, Suburbs are Slowing

By Maura Judkis - Fresh Greens - July 1, 2009

It's greener to live in the city than in the suburbs. more >>

'Food, Inc.' May Make You Lose Your Lunch

By Maura Judkis - Fresh Greens - June 25, 2009

The documentary gives us all the dirty details of how our food is produced. more >>

Free Speech Documentary Maker Eyes Sotomayor Decision

By Paul Bedard and Maura Judkis - Washington Whispers - June 23, 2009

The maker of a new documentary admires Sotomayor's opinion on the distribution of racist leaflets. more >>

10 Things You Should Know About Cash for Clunkers

By Maura Judkis - Fresh Greens - June 22, 2009

Here's what you need to know about the car trade-in program. more >>

The Climate Change Boogeyman

By Maura Judkis - Fresh Greens - June 15, 2009

Is talk of climate change damaging for children? more >>

Chipotle Talks Local Produce

By Maura Judkis - Fresh Greens - June 11, 2009

The Mexican food chain will source 35% of certain produce items from local farms. more >>

Congress Debates the Meaning of Green -- And Greenwashing

By Maura Judkis - Fresh Greens - June 9, 2009

The House Committee on Energy and Commerce met today to discuss green marketing's pitfalls. more >>

D.C. Council Approves Plastic Bag Fee

By Maura Judkis - Fresh Greens - June 3, 2009

The city council voted unanimously in favor of a tax on plastic bags that will aid conservation efforts. more >>

BriTunes vs. FeinTunes: NBC's Brian Williams and Sen. Russ Feingold Have Dueling Playlists

By Paul Bedard and Maura Judkis - Washington Whispers - May 29, 2009

The senator and the anchor have decidedly 20-something musical tastes. more >>

Don't Be Duped by E-Cycling Scams

By Maura Judkis - Fresh Greens - May 28, 2009

Well-meaning Pittsburghers may have been misled in a donation drive. Here's how you can ensure that your e-waste is recycled responsibly. more >>

Audio: How Green is the Red, White and Blue?

By Maura Judkis - Fresh Greens - May 26, 2009

I spoke with WTOP radio in Washington about National Geographic's Greendex. more >>

Green Grilling for Memorial Day

By Maura Judkis - Fresh Greens - May 22, 2009

What type of grill is the most environmentally-friendly? more >>

What Does the Greendex Tell Us About America?

By Maura Judkis - Fresh Greens - May 21, 2009

National Geographic's second annual survey of green consumers worldwide puts Americans in last place. more >>

Obama Announces New Emissions and Mileage Standards

By Maura Judkis - Fresh Greens - May 19, 2009

By 2016, the average car on our roads will be cleaner and more fuel-efficient. more >>

Plan Your Commute for Bike to Work Day

By Maura Judkis - Fresh Greens - May 14, 2009

Find the best route for you. It won't be the one your car takes. more >>

What's Your Definition of Local Food?

By Maura Judkis - Fresh Greens - May 13, 2009

The locavore movement gets a corporate makeover. more >>

For Mother's Day: Advice from Green Moms

By Maura Judkis - Fresh Greens - May 8, 2009

Green tips from eco-friendly mom bloggers. more >>

U.S. Organic Sales Up 17 Percent

By Maura Judkis - Fresh Greens - May 7, 2009

A study reports that sales of organics are growing, despite the economy. more >>

Is Oprah's KFC Promotion Hypocritical?

By Maura Judkis - Fresh Greens - May 6, 2009

Let's see how long it takes PETA to freak out. more >>

What a Waste: New Homes Demolished By Bank

By Maura Judkis - Fresh Greens - May 5, 2009

It's a sign of how far the housing crisis has come - but also of our willingness to be wasteful. more >>

Environmentalists' Vocabulary Problem

By Maura Judkis - Fresh Greens - May 4, 2009

"Global warming" is a tougher sell than "climate change." more >>