dcecowomen
Jun 11, 20212 min read
Forested turns modern-day food production on its head.
By: Emma Brown On the outskirts of D.C., there’s a quiet little lot that makes for the perfect spot to lay out the picnic blanket and...
dcecowomen
Jul 11, 20203 min read
How the COVID-19 Pandemic Helped Me Rediscover Local Markets
By Kelley Dennings When Virginia’s governor enacted stay-at-home orders I didn’t run out to get toilet paper. Instead I went to the...
dcecowomen
May 23, 20202 min read
Cooped up at home? Make eco-friendly choices.
By: Skylar Petrik COVID-19 is impacting all of us. If, like many people, you’re cooped up at home, you may find yourself dreaming of park...
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Jan 26, 20203 min read
How to make your kitchen more eco-friendly
By Christy Halvorson Ross We are in a 24/7/365 battle globally and locally to reduce our carbon footprints, reverse climate change, and...
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Jan 12, 20203 min read
Join a Growing Community of Sustainability-Focused Entrepreneurs
By Patty Simonton Women around the world are looking at entrepreneurship as a way to make a real and lasting impact in their communities...
dcecowomen
Oct 28, 20193 min read
A few tricks to green your Halloween treats
By Erica Meier For children and adults alike, Halloween is all about the treats. Fortunately, we’ve got a few tricks to share about how...
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Oct 20, 20193 min read
Five Steps to Make Your Wardrobe More Sustainable
By Hana G. Fashion has a major impact on the environment. Each year, the United States, alone, sends about 21 billion pounds of textile...
dcecowomen
Apr 21, 20193 min read
Sustainable Baby Steps
By Cameryn Aliya Burnette, Co-Founder and Vice President, Howard University Water and Environment Association Going green can be...
dcecowomen
Nov 3, 20182 min read
Focus on Food Waste this Holiday Season
By Lesly Baesens With the holiday season upon us, food is at forefront of people’s minds. However, these joyous occasions also present an...
dcecowomen
May 6, 20174 min read
“Clean Coal” Myths and Carbon Capture and Storage Opportunities
By Heidi Bishop As the new administration’s impact on energy policy unfolds, increased interest in pursuing “clean coal” technologies...
dcecowomen
Jun 19, 20163 min read
Green-ify your DC life with the region’s greenest, most sustainable businesses
By Maheen Ahmad We all want to make smart, eco-conscious consumer choices. In the quest of becoming a conscious consumer, I began to do...
dcecowomen
Apr 22, 20163 min read
How You Can Make Mindful Purchases in Today’s Fast Fashion World
By Amy Loder It’s official. Every time I shop for clothes, I suffer from fashion overwhelm. It means that I am buying less these days....
dcecowomen
Mar 4, 20164 min read
5 Ways to Green Your Morning Routine
By Amy Loder As an EcoWoman, you recycle, use reusable shopping bags and bring a water bottle wherever you go. But are you being mindful...
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May 22, 20153 min read
Crickets…It’s What for Dinner?
By KC Stover There has been increasing attention paid to the role of insects as a protein source for humans in the place of meat. Insects...
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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...
dcecowomen
Apr 30, 20152 min read
Why Should You Care about the Social Cost of Carbon?
By Tamara Toles O’Laughlin I recently attended a briefing on the Social Cost of Carbon (SCC) sponsored by the Ayres Law Group and it set...
dcecowomen
Apr 7, 20142 min read
Gala-worthy, Eco-friendly Party Dresses
Classic Neutrals, all made in USA: Suno, $595; Milly, $425; Vera Wang, $1750 Not sure what to wear to the DC Ecowomen Gala? Something...
dcecowomen
Mar 24, 20144 min read
Sustainable Pets: Three Ways To Reduce Your Carbon Pawprint
Does your furry friend have an outsized carbon pawprint? Written by Caroline Selle, the Zero Waste Girl Each morning, as the cats wind...
dcecowomen
Dec 12, 20133 min read
What’s Old is New Again: Sustainable Stocking Stuffers
The gifts that go under the Christmas tree seem to get all of the attention, but what about the gifts that fill the stockings, hung by...
dcecowomen
Dec 9, 20133 min read
What Are You Really Putting On Your Face?
Keep Your Face Chemical Free: Choosing Safe Makeup Written By EcoWomen Guest Blogger Brenna Mannion It’s that time of year again:...