The Hearst Corporation hosted the 2009 Heart of Green awards at its 57th street location, the first LEED Gold skyscraper to be built after 9/11. Multiple people received awards, including Deirdre Imus for her work to protect kids from toxins, Alicia Silverstone for her vegetarian lifestyle, and Frances Beinecke, leader of the NRDC for her …
The Go Green Expo in New York, organized by Bradford Rand, took place on April 8-19 at the Hilton in NYC. While I saw numerous inspiring exhibitors selling all kinds of green goods and services from green job training to make-up, my two favorite vendors were Mr. Ellie Pooh (mrelliepooh.com) who make paper from elephant …
WISE- The Women’s Initiative for a Sustainable Earth The 1st New York Women’s Conference for Sustainability was held at the end of March in Southampton, NY and I was honored to join Christie Brinkley and other dedicated women as part of a panel discussing what inspires me as an activist. Many shared unique stories …
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Every year when I watch the Oscars or the Grammys I wonder why such an extravagant affair is only bestowed upon those who make films or music. Why isn’t there such an event that honors the best environmentalists who are actually making the world a better place? Perhaps the Nobel Peace Prize is the closet …
WELCOME TO BETH FITENI’S BLOG. I am a Maltese- American, vegetarian, environmental advocate and feminist from New York, who also sings and writes and speaks a little spanish, and works to make the world a better place. I just won the Long Island Business News’ Top 40 under 40 for 2008! Yay! Prius Snobs http://current.com/e/77154392/en_US …
