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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,...

May 12, 20143 min read

Calling all Bike to Work Day Pros and Protégés

Your step-by-step Guide to becoming a Bike to Work Day Pro Written by Nelle Pierson, Outreach Programs Coordinator of the Washington Area...

May 5, 20142 min read

Find The Perfect Mothers’ Day Gift In The Heart Of D.C.

For Mother’s Day this year, consider giving a gift that’s good to Mother Earth as well — keep sustainability in mind. There’s no better...

Apr 27, 20143 min read

Finding a Job: Helpful Hints for the Already Employed

7 Tips To Help You Find Your New Dream Job We all have those moments where we question whether our current job is the right fit. Maybe...

Apr 23, 20143 min read

How Women Are Underrepresented On Climate Change

Eighty-Five Percent Of Climate Change Guests In Media Are Men Cross-posted with permission from Media Matters. Two Media Matters analyses...

Apr 21, 20144 min read

DIY: Retrofit Your Home For Sustainability

For Earth Day, A Story Of Renovation There’s Never A “Best” Time To Start I started trying to reduce my waste at the absolute worst...

Apr 13, 20142 min read

Ten Years Later, A Reason To Celebrate

Raising A Glass To DC EcoWomen At The Ten Year Gala Written by DC EcoWomen President Christina Sorrento EcoWomen had its first ever...

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...

Mar 30, 20143 min read

Making D.C. A Home For The Bees

You Can Help Save The Bees, In Four Simple Steps Written by EcoWomen Board Member Allyson Shaw With the first days of spring, soon come...

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...