dcecowomen
- Jun 3, 2021
- 4 min
10 Ways to Become More Eco-Friendly While Living in the City
By: Jane Marsh Living in urban regions presents various challenges to the eco-conscious citizen. When renting an apartment in a ten-story building, it is nearly impossible to influence the consumption patterns of every resident. Though managing utilities and choosing appliances is a distant dream, you can alter your lifestyle to shrink your carbon footprint. 1. Skip the Straw Our local baristas may stick a straw in our iced coffees without a second thought. The thin plastic t
dcecowomen
- Apr 23, 2021
- 4 min
The Link Between Sustainability and Water Quality
By: Jane Marsh Environmental consciousness is rising, and civilians are taking action. Electric cars, solar panels and smart thermostats aid residents in shrinking their carbon footprint. Much of this technological action focuses on energy use, forgetting to acknowledge another form of degradation. As the global temperature increases and glaciers disintegrate, we face a severe threat to humanity. Around one and three people globally lack access to clean drinking water. The de
dcecowomen
- Jun 28, 2020
- 4 min
Five ways to find a green job during this pandemic
By Artisha Naidu Finding a green job is hard enough. Throw in a 14.7% national unemployment rate, along with a global pandemic, and right now it seems nearly impossible. I’m happy to tell you that it’s not impossible. In fact, with the right effort and tactics it’s still surprisingly achievable. No matter if you’re a seasoned professional or fresh out of school, follow the five steps below to guide your green career search. But most importantly, stay positive and take care of
dcecowomen
- Jun 13, 2020
- 3 min
Relearning our limits (don’t worry, not the calculus kind)
By Rita Foth Empty shelves in the grocery store. Shortages of essential protective gear for frontline medical workers. Long delays on shipping. While these shortages range from severe and life-altering to minor inconveniences, everyone has experienced some degree of product unavailability during the pandemic. A light-hearted yet infuriating example is the pillaging and plundering (when did we all turn into pirates?) of the toilet paper aisle. How many of you have gone from st
dcecowomen
- Mar 9, 2019
- 4 min
Farming as a Woman: A Fresh Look at Entrepreneurship
By Kelsey Figone, local food system and sustainability advocate This is our stereotype of the entrepreneur, a man that we simultaneously glorify and mock for his contributions to the changing face of business. But the entrepreneurs I’ve met recently are quite different. They look like women wearing durable pants and driving tractors. They talk about risk and cash flow, but they also talk about gravity-fed irrigation systems and weed control. They slice open a sun jewel melon
dcecowomen
- May 13, 2017
- 3 min
Teddy Roosevelt’s Mar-a-Lago
By Melissa Lembke When you think of Washington, D.C., hiking isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. You more likely think politics, monuments, and museums. But, truth be told, the nation’s capital is home to hundreds of miles of natural beauty and opportunities for exploration. According to The Trust for Public Land’s 2016 ParkScore® index, Washington, D.C. (which is 21.9% parkland) comes in third out of the 100 largest U.S. cities for meeting the need for parks. All th
dcecowomen
- May 6, 2017
- 4 min
“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 have likely put Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) more squarely on your radar. The new “America First Energy Plan” makes no mention of solar, wind, or other renewable energy resources but does state a commitment to “clean coal technology, and to reviving America’s coal industry, which has been hurting for too long.” For DC EcoWomen active in ene
dcecowomen
- Feb 14, 2017
- 3 min
Serve your Sweetheart Some Sustainability this Valentine’s Day
By Jackie Marks We at DC EcoWomen love all things sustainable. On the heels of DC EcoWomen’s visit to local bean-to-bar chocolatier Harper Macaw, and just in time for Valentine’s Day, what better thing to discuss than sustainable chocolate? Chocolate is a popular treat on Valentine’s Day; in 2015, 58 million pounds of chocolate was purchased for Valentine’s Day alone. Read on for a Q&A with Jackie Marks, DC EcoWomen Executive Board Member and Communications & Marketing Manage
dcecowomen
- Oct 15, 2016
- 3 min
A call to action for sustainability enthusiasts at work
By Brittany Ryan From launching petitions to marching in protests, I’ve come a long way since my environmental activist days. Though still an advocate, I’ve found a different way to channel passion into action. Through my experiences in both the academic and professional sustainability field, becoming a green leader in the workplace has proven to be a very effective strategy. The first step in triggering a catalytic force behind any social movement is to be the change. The po
dcecowomen
- Sep 5, 2016
- 2 min
How Millennials Can Shape Our Climate Future
By Ellie Ramm Governments, businesses and universities are focusing increasing resources and attention on what is now our nation’s largest generation, millennials. Generally defined as those born between 1982 and 2000, millennials now represent the largest share of the American workforce. They’re more educated than prior generations. They’re more culturally diverse. And they’re more socially conscious. How will this millennial generation shape our climate and energy future? C
dcecowomen
- Dec 4, 2015
- 4 min
Sustainable Cities are Paving the Way at COP21
By Lindsay Parker This week, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Conference of the Parties (COP) 21 has begun. This conference is a very. big. deal. If successful, it could be a decisive moment in the fight against climate change. Leaders from 150 countries along with 40,000 delegates from 195 countries are meeting to reach an agreement on how to address our biggest environmental challenge. Without international action, our climate is on track t
dcecowomen
- Apr 18, 2013
- 2 min
Sustainable Style in DC: My Fair Vanity
The following is a guest post by Rachel Mlinarchik of My Fair Vanity A Guide to DC’s #1 Second-hand Style Source The last time I visited with you, I shared a few eco-friendly options for the office. Today I’m going to sing the praises of one of our local area consignment super-stars. After all, purchasing (and selling my own) lightly-used clothing is my favorite way to: Trade my rarely worn items for cash to buy clothing I will wear. Build quality items into my wardrobe from
dcecowomen
- Jul 12, 2012
- 1 min
Recap: Green Living Project Film Premiere
By Katrina Phillips Our evening began with a short local spotlight story from Sam Ullery, the Schoolyard Garden Specialist for DC’s education office. I had no idea the DC school system had such a position, and it was great to see Sam’s passion to provide students in the area access to local, nutritious food. Elisabeth Guilbaud-Cox from the UN Environment Program Regional Office for North America also joined the screening. She applauded the audience for attending because as
dcecowomen
- Jun 8, 2012
- 2 min
Thriving At Thrifting
By Kate Seitz Growing up, the extent of my thrift store experience involved sifting through racks of old t-shirts at the Salvation Army. Dated Cleveland Indians gear that perhaps no longer seemed relevant to a disgruntled fan. A cast-off souvenir from Jamaica. An outgrown pee-wee hockey league championship memento. For whatever reason, my girlfriends and I couldn’t get enough of these worn tees, and the more random the motif, the better.
It wasn’t until a few years back that
dcecowomen
- May 13, 2012
- 4 min
Biking Successfully!
By Kate Seitz Hi fellow EcoWomen. I’m Kate, a mid-twenty’s Midwestern transplant to DC and self-proclaimed
environmental enthusiast, perpetually on the lookout for new ways to “green” my routine. My kitchen
cupboards are exploding with glass jars that previously held jam, pickles, you name it. Can’t get enough
of ‘em, and continually find new ways to re-use ‘em. I think I may be allergic to wasting food and throwing
recyclables in a non-recycling bin. I’ve dabbled in the crea
dcecowomen
- Apr 26, 2012
- 3 min
What’s So Sustainable About Greening Your Livable Community?!
By Cheryl Kollin, Livability Project Defining sustainability When I mention in casual conversation that I work with “sustainable” organizations, I typically get puzzled, deer-in-the-headlights responses. Sometimes I swap the “s” word with, “livable” or “green”, but still the response is generally the same — confusion. Some people, of course, use the same language to describe their latest ventures. My conversation companion might launch into a story about making a lot of money