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May 1, 20162 min read

Spring Cleaning, the Green and Easy Way

By Brianna Knoppow Spring has sprung in D.C., and it’s finally warm enough to open our windows while cleaning. Wouldn’t it be great if we...

May 14, 20153 min read

A Delicious and Sustainable Spring Salad

By Elizabeth Hubley This salad is everything I love about spring – crisp, tender asparagus; the first juicy vibrant tomatoes of the...

May 19, 20142 min read

Naturally Repel More Bugs This Summer!

Written By EcoWomen Guest Blogger Brenna Mannion The answer lies in essential oils. Bugs do not like the smell of things like eucalyptus,...

Dec 5, 20132 min read

DIY Gift-Wrapping: Do It YULESELF

This Holiday Season, Wrap Your Gifts With Sustainable Style And A Personal Touch Written by DC EcoWomen Board Member Catherine Sweitzer...

Oct 28, 20132 min read

DIY Halloween Costumes… From Your Closet!

Written By EcoWomen Fashion Blogger Rachel Mlinarchik While it’s tempting to buy a costume off the rack, it really just creates more...

Oct 7, 20133 min read

Furlough For Enviros: Five Earth-Lovin’ Activities For Your Staycation

As a woman living in the DC area, chances are pretty good that you’re currently on an unexpected paid staycation, courtesy of the...

Jun 17, 20133 min read

For Earth’s Sake, Get Organized!

Marin Rose presented at the DC EcoWomen Conference in the “Organize Your Life” workshop. The following is excerpted from her...

Jun 13, 20133 min read

DIY For Summer: Revamp Your Old Furniture

Good As New – Tips on Revamping and Fixing Up Your Old Furnishings Odds are that you’ve got a lot of old furniture around the house. You...

Apr 22, 20133 min read

8 Ways to Reduce Your Plastic Footprint: Earth Day in DC

Guest Post by Catherine Plume Today is the 44th celebration of our environment and our planet – Earth Day. Now, with climate...