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Ecofest NYC 2011

September 20, 2011 by Beth Fiteni

On Sunday Sept. 18th, New Yorkers celebrated the annual Ecofest, this year beside the Intrepid Museum at Pier 86. Many nonprofit environmental organizations participated, as well as NY State Energy Research & Development Agency (NYSERDA), green entrepreneurs, and green vehicle companies. One highlight was the eco-fashion show on eco-friendly “ice” that is made of a slippery resin. It is skate-able just like real ice, but requires no water or energy.

Two designers displayed their lines: Roxi Suger of Angelrox and Heidi Vanderhoof. Heidi is a figure skater and also a costume designer that makes use of recycled fabrics, and Angelrox creates clothing such as adjustable wraps out of bamboo fiber, as well as organic cotton tunics and tops. The Angelrox line strives to use American grown fabrics and is all sewn right in Brooklyn. See angelrox.com.

Designer Roxi Suger wearing her own design at her exhibit booth
Designer Heidi Vanderhoof wearing her wedding dress that she designed and made from t-shirts

Filed Under: Ecofashion, New York

Gasland’s Josh Fox honored on Long Island

May 22, 2011 by Beth Fiteni

The Citizen’s Campaign for the Environment, a statewide New York based environmental organization, honored Josh Fox, creator of the Academy Award nominated film Gasland, at its annual gala this past week. Gasland was the film that shed light on the controversial issue of hydrofracking for natural gas in the shale under areas of the country including upstate NY and Pennsylvania. Due to the numerous chemicals used in the “fracking” process, which are unfortunately exempt from the Clean Drinking Water Act, this method of gas extraction has been the cause of numerous cases of poisoned drinking water wells. Land owners are paid by gas companies to drill under their property, often not realizing the dangers. Josh is a personable, creative and committed film-maker, and his courage in making this film has exponentially raised awareness on this issue. See gaslandthemovie.com.

Josh signing copies of his film for guests, after receiving an "Academy Award" from CCE
Beth Fiteni and Josh Fox, maker of "Gasland"

Filed Under: Activism, Clean Energy, Film, New York, Water

Veggie Pride Parade, NYC 2011

May 16, 2011 by Beth Fiteni

Having recently seen the powerful documentary Earthlings, which is a painful reminder of the animal abuse that goes on to bring us food, clothing, and entertainment, today’s Veggie Pride Parade in NYC was a joyful celebration of why I became vegetarian 20 years ago. The Parade, organized by the Viva-Vegie Society, gives me hope that more and more people are awakening to the cruel facts, and making changes to improve their dietary choices, for their health, the animals, and the environment. It was colorful and fun, with great speakers, and free vegan food!

Organizer, Pamela Rice (r) and friend (l)
Karen Davis, United Poultry Concerns, addresses the crowd

Gene Baur, Farm Sanctuary, & Pamela Rice, Viva-Vegie Society, and friends lead the parade
True Eco-fashion; a necklace made of radishes : ) Creative!

Filed Under: Food, New York

Mount Sinai Children’s Environmental Health Center event

May 10, 2011 by Beth Fiteni

The Mount Sinai School of Medicine’s Children’s Environmental Health Center (CEHC), run by esteemed environmental pediatrician Dr. Phil Landrigan, held its annual luncheon in Greenwich, CT on May 9th, 2011. Dr. Landrigan helped get lead out of gasoline in 1978, and also advised the EPA in the 1990s, leading to the Food Safety Protection Act. Several hundred activists and young mothers attended this event, and they were treated to an organic lunch and an expo with organic baby products. CEHC is at the cutting edge of knowledge about chemicals that can negatively impact a fetus or baby. They are gaining increasing knowledge about hormone-disrupting chemicals such as BPA (bisphenol A) which is used in some baby bottles, and tends to feminize male fetuses. New York State recently banned the sale of BPA baby bottles thanks to work of breast cancer groups. CEHC notes that BPA is also found in tooth sealants but in low quantities, as well as in cash register
receipt paper.

Dr. Phil Landrigan and Beth Fiteni
(L-R) Laura Weinberg, Karen Miller, Beth Fiteni at the Greening Our Children expo, Greenwich, CT

Filed Under: Food, Health, New York

“Bag Lady” Event Supports Breast Cancer Group

May 6, 2011 by Beth Fiteni

The Huntington Breast Cancer Action Coalition (HBCAC) held its annual Bag Lady fundraiser on May 5th, 2011 on Long Island. Beautiful donated handbags were auctioned off to raise funds for the group’s ongoing work to help people with breast cancer and, more importantly, to raise awareness about prevention. It was a fun night that attracted hundreds. It also featured a young student who was given a scholarship by HBCAC to go do research with renowned scientists who are working on the effects of endocrine disrupting chemicals on breast cancer.

The unstoppable survivor Karen Miller, Pres. and founder of HBCAC, and friend Rhonda Weinman


Filed Under: Activism, Ecofashion, Health, New York

Earth Day NYC 2011!

April 25, 2011 by Beth Fiteni

4/2//11 – Earth Day in NYC was fabulous this year, as always. There were celebrations in Times Square and at Grand Central Station. I’ll let the pictures tell the story!  For more info see EarthDayNY.org.

There is also a “Re-green the World” campaign where by you text the word TREE to 85944 and you’ll be donating $5 for the planting of trees around the world.

The best yet-- this man is advocating rooftop gardens on buses, and has a demo "bio-bus
ShutDownIndianPointNow.org (anti-nuke campaign)
The latest electric car- USA made
Get styrofoam out of schools campaign
Green Mountain Energy staff help promote wind power
Earth Day announcements on the big screen!
Activists promoting the new film "Bag It" about plastics reduction

Filed Under: Clean Energy, Green Products, New York

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