Empowered Women Make An Environmental Difference
Empowered Women Make An Environmental Difference - by Catherine Morgan
Last week I had the pleasure of being part of a phone conference (turned podcast), with Diane MacEachern, the author of Big Green Purse. It was truly an informative and inspiring hour for me personally. I say that because, even though I recycle, and use re-usable shopping bags, I’ve never felt that I was doing “enough” to be a truly environmentally conscious woman. I thought that if I couldn’t be totally eco-perfect, I couldn’t really make a difference.
However, Diane has changed all that. She helped me realize that all women do have the power to make a significant environmental difference, and there is no need for total perfection. When we collectively make small changes, it has the potential for overwhelming impact. I came away from this conference with tons of ideas for simple things I can do to become more eco-friendly. And I’m now inspired and excited about implementing many of the changes Diane spoke about.
You can check out the podcast for yourself here…
Below is a list of all the bloggers who participated in this podcast…
ALPHAMOM - Isabel Kallman
BABYFRUIT - Aliza Sherman Risdahl
IN WOMEN WE TRUST - Mary Clare Hunt
MOCHA MOMMA - Kelly Wickham
MOM-101 - Liz Gumbinner
PARENTOPIA - Devra Renner
SOUL GARDENING - Tammie Booth
STATE OF GRACE - Grace Davis
I also want to thank Cynthia Samuels and Brighter Planet for inviting me to be part of this wonderful conference call.
Comments
Comment from Ramona Russell
Time: March 6, 2008, 4:32 pm
I just came across your blog! I created a company in memory of my 28 year old sister that died from breast cancer last year that supports giving back through shopping. Uptown Liz (www.uptownliz.com) promotes products from companies whose proceeds directly give back to charitable organizations. Thank you for doing your part to promote making a difference to those who are less fortunate (by writing about the environment, products that give back, etc.).
Comment from Tandy Stepp
Time: June 4, 2008, 8:49 pm
Thank you for sharing such a great interview. I agree that it does not have to be an all or nothing commitment to make a difference and you don’t have to sacrifice style to go green. It takes each of us making better choices as consumers (buying organic and fair trade when it’s available even if it a few cents more, replacing needed products with more energy efficient products and choosing to not use plastic water bottles or plastic bags by using a reusable water bottle or grocery bag instead).
As a lifelong vegetarian and lover of nature, I take my commitment to environmental stewardship to heart. In fact, I’ve shifted careers and have just opened a new green shopping site featuring organic cosmetics, eco-friendly clothing, eco chic jewelry, recycled handbags and green gifts. We’re certified carbon neutral by CarbonFund and pledge 1% of sales to environmental non-profits through an alliance with 1% For The Planet.
Eco Zen Boutique
http://ecozenboutique.com
http://ecozenboutique.blogspot.com
Comment from Diane MacEachern
Time: March 5, 2008, 11:10 pm
Catherine,
Thank you for joining the call, and for your extremely thoughtful questions. You’re right - it is empowering when we women realize how much clout we have, and how we can use it to protect the environment. Women are flexing a lot of muscle right now, political and otherwise. We can do the same in the marketplace - and if we do, we WILL get the world we want.