Articles Written by Julie Hancher

Looking for some eco-friendly brands? Santa Barbara native & surfer Josephine Tournier Ingram is the owner and designer of a fun new creative & natural clothing line called Ecozuzu. This natural brand is made by a local printer, hand-crafted (no sweatshops) and made out of 100% certified organic cotton, low-impact dyes, and recycled materials like food containers, soft drinks & water bottles.

Looking for a spook on this Friday the 13th? I've found the scariest of them all. The Eleventh Hour, narrated by Leonard DiCaprio, gives a gripping view on the current climate crisis, packed with expert opinions ranging from Stephan Hawking to NASA, NRDC, James Woolsey and many more activists. The film analyzes the evolution of global warming, citing the impact from humans - our population evolving at rapid speeds, consuming massive resources, money driven societies, and culture. If we keep going at this current rate, we may lose 1/3 - 1/2 species in the world since 50-55,000 species become extinct each year. While many have the brain power to solve this problem, it's been greatly delayed...

For those who have recently "turned green" and want to incorporate it into their career, Paige Wolf is truly an inspiration! Paige Wolf started her Public Relations firm in Philadelphia in 2002. Paige grew up in Abington, PA and attended the University of Delaware. After seeing films like An Inconvenient Truth & The Eleventh Hour, she learned more about environmental issues and realized she had to make an impact.

Monday morning rolls around and we're all grumbling as we get back to the grind. But I have one good reason to get excited about Mondays... My 9 PM dates with Jack Bauer. If you're a 24 fan like me - you'll be glad to hear that Fox's Monday night drama - 24 recently went carbon neutral! Fox's consultants have taken steps which include:

Before saving your yummy leftovers for your next lunch or dinner, let them cool down.  Your fridge uses more energy to cool down hot foods. Keep the lids off any containers while cleaning up and then place them in the...

Interested in learning how to stand out in this brutal economy? One week from today on Thursday, March 5th @ 6:30 PM, consultant Orly Zeewy is giving a FREE seminar on successful brand identity in Nesbitt Hall at 3215 Market St. Sponsored by the Design & Merchandising Program at Drexel University, "Greening Your Brand: Standing Out in the Green Economy" will discuss

After President Obama signed the Economic Stimulus Bill on Tuesday, my inbox was flooded with emails from environmental agencies! The great part is the economic package contains $87 billion in green investment funds - which equals the largest investment EVER in green solutions!

Sick and tired of companies polluting your mailbox with direct mail? Since it's convenient to order anything from clothing to a new iPod with the click of a mouse, get off direct mail lists for good. Websites such as Catalog Choice.com make it easy for you. Get junk mail at work? Contact businesses or associations VIA websites or call them to request to be taken off lists. While it make take a few minutes to complete your request, you'll save time sorting through mail before placing in the 'recycle bin.'

Still looking for a Valentines day gift that's beyond the typical chocolate & flowers? BeGreen has eco-friendlyValentine's solutions for any procrastinator. Or for anyone looking to carbon offset some not-so-earth friendly V-day plans. And it’s under $10.