U.S. teens are taking action for safer cosmetics. The California based and teen-led organization wants to “raise awareness about potentially cancer-causing chemicals present in cosmetic and personal care products used daily and to advocate for legislation and laws that protect our right to health.” They’ve been doing this since 2005 and conduct school outreach programs …
Author/activist Bill McKibben is calling on Americans to rally together on April 14th to get their elected officials to take notice (and then take action) on climate change. Instead of bringing together the masses for a march on Washington (very carbon intensive), McKibben has started Step it up 2007 as an organizing hub for rallies …
Al Gore’s movie about climate change has been nominated for an Oscar. The film is in the running for best Documentary Feature. According to the Associated Press Gore is “thrilled” about the big nomination and reportedly said in an e-mail statement that it “has brought awareness of the climate crisis to people in the United …
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Looking for that perfect eco-friendly holiday gift? How about a 2007 EcoBabes calendar? Supporting the California based Climate Protection Campaign, an organization working to reduce emissions in Sonoma County, the ecobabes calendar “portrays passionate, driven women pursing a vision of sustainability by modifying their daily actions and initiating systemic social change… [and] inspires and educates …
What happens when you get nine women together, each with their own green passions around the world? Green Girls Global – a new blog that aims to “discuss, share and learn about how we can all live a more sustainable life and to make everyday choices which are beneficial for our planet and the people …
Verdant Magazine is the latest in a growing list of green publications. According to their website, Verdant is “the nation’s [U.S.] first upscale, environmentally-friendly, lifestyle magazine featuring green ideas for better living. Dedicated to covering all aspects of eco-friendly living – from design, art and fashion trends to news summaries and authoritative product reports…” The …
As part of their campaign against PVC – polyvinyl chloride – the Center for Health and Environmental Justice has an animated awareness video featuring Sam Suds – a private detective/bar of soap whose mission is to keep toxins out of the Johnson household. The message of the video is loud an clear: PVC is bad, …
Ariel, Disney’s mermaid wonder, is reaching to out kids to promote cleaner oceans. Environmental Defense, The National Marine Sanctuary, The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA) and PSA extraordinaire, The Ad Council, have teamed up with Disney to raise awareness about the health of our oceans. The ads are cute and feel like watching a …
The 3 R’s of the green movement – reduce, reuse, recycle – are moving over for S4 – substance, sexiness, style and sustainability. Summer Rayne Oakes and SRO have recently launched S4, an industry newsletter reporting on fashion sustainability trends. It’s packed full of fantastic images and articles – more of a fashion magazine that …