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Guest Post: by Monica Schorn, Executive Director, DC Environmental Film Festival A Life Illuminated, directed by Tasha Van Zandt The Environmental Film Festival in the Nation’s Capital will return to more than twenty venues throughout Washington to celebrate its 34th Annual Festival from March 19-28, 2026 . Centered around the theme Against the Current , the 2026 Festival features more than 70 films , spotlighting those filmmakers, scientists, and journalists who press on in

In this Spotlight article, we interview Gabriela Nahm, who currently serves on the Programs Committee for DC EcoWomen. Gabriela shares what inspired her to join the Board, the environmental issues she is most passionate about, her hobbies outside of work, and her favorite books focused on environmental issues. Gabriela (second from the left) representing Turning Green   at the Clinton Global Initiative in New York City in September 2025. What inspired you to join the Board? I

by Gabriela Nahm 2026 Green Kitchen Swap attendees browsing for new treasures. Photo by Gabriela Nahm On Sunday, February 22, despite the cold, rainy weather, over 70 people attended the second annual Green Kitchen Swap at Poplar restaurant, hosted in collaboration with the DC Regional Chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier , Poplar , Teaism , Slow Food DC , and DC EcoWomen . The goal of the event was to promote reuse and avoiding the purchase of new items . Attendees were encour

by Roshani Kothari Nathalie Ryan, Senior Educator at the National Gallery of Art, shared insights about the history, culture and art of Australian indigenous communities during the exhibit tour of The Stars We Do Not See: Australian Indigenous Art exhibit at the National Gallery of Art. Photo by Roshani Kothari On Friday, February 20th, a small group of us from the DC EcoWomen community met with Nathalie Ryan, Senior Educator at the National Gallery of Art for an exhibit tour

In this Spotlight article, we interview Roshani Kothari, DC EcoWomen Board President. Roshani shares what inspired her to join the Board, the environmental issues she is most passionate about, and her favorite green living tips.

By Nandita Srivastava As climate change impacts food systems, energy markets, cities, and global development priorities, more people are looking to align their careers with work that contributes to solutions. Climate action needs people with diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Yet for many job seekers, especially those transitioning from other fields, the climate job market can feel confusing and opaque. The most successful searches combine clarity around one’s skills and i

by Kavitha Nallathambi DC EcoWomen event participant admires orchids at the U.S. Botanic Garden. Photo by Roshani Kothari As we start the new year, we would like to offer some inspiration for you to make eco-resolutions for yourself, your communities, and the environment. To spur your thinking, we have put together some ideas and invite you to share your own eco-resolutions in the comments below. 1. Get Around Town & Stay Healthy—Walk, Bike & Take Public Transport Support act

In this Spotlight article, we interview Jasmine Xie, DC EcoWomen Board Secretary. Jasmine shares what inspired her to join the Board, the environmental issues she is most passionate about, and her favorite green living tips.

by Roshani Kothari DC EcoWomen September Community Happy Hour at Salazar DC As we get ready to start a new year, we wanted to reflect back on 2025, a year of great challenges and uncertainty. We addressed these challenges by organizing social and professional development events, sharing job postings in the newsletter and social media, and writing informative blog posts. Special thanks to everyone on the DC EcoWomen Board who helped to organize events, wrote blog posts, work

by Eleanor Wester Rini Saha, Founder of Greenthinker Zero Waste Store On a sunny October day, I walked around Takoma Park with a grocery bag full of jars on my way to GreenThinker Zero Waste Store . I turned onto Carroll Ave, walked up a flight of stairs, and arrived to a very colorful store. Afternoon light flooded through the windows, and the shelves were filled with interesting items. It was the first time I had ever been to a zero waste store, and I was curious to learn