On November 3, mayors, movie stars and mover and shakers in the California green community gathered for the launch of the “California Green Community Challenge”, the Environmental Media Association’s collaboration with Southern California Edison, Green Seal and the Institute for Local Government.
The state wide challenge is bringing together 10 California towns and their local governments [...]
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The stars came out in costume this weekend for the 16th annual Children Affected by Aids Foundation’s Dream Halloween event. The goal of the night, which also includes fundraising, is to create an experience that exemplifies what every child would dream of when celebrating Halloween. Celebs in attendance included Jamie Lee Curtis as a flower [...]
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Last night was the EMAs (pronounced “emmas”, in case you didn’t know), the annual awards gala thrown by the Environmental Media Association in celebration and recognition of those working in film and TV production who are supporting and promoting the green cause both behind the scenes and on camera. Sir Richard Branson and Jason Mraz [...]
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Are you a passionate green blogger looking for tips to expand your readership — or someone that might be interested in getting involved? Rachel Sarnoff, the driving force behind the stylish EcoStiletto.com, has organized a Green Blogger Convention to take place in Los Angeles on November 6th from 9am-12pm. More than an opportunity to network, [...]
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Actress Persia White and Dr. Neal Barnard are pictured here celebrating at PCRM’s “Art of Compassion” pre-gala bash. Other famous faces in attendance included Kathy Freston, Emily Deschanel, Rory Freedman, Jennifer Coolidge, Marilu Henner and many more. The Art of Compassion gala will mark PCRM’s 25th anniversary and will take place on April 10th in [...]
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The Environmental Media Association has announced the nominees for its 20th anniversary awards show, slated for October 25th at Paramount Studios.
Honorees at this year’s event include Jason Mraz and Sir Richard Branson.
Among the feature films nominated are Earth and The Day the Earth Stood Still. Ecorazzi favorite The Cove is up in the Documentary category [...]
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When I heard about the Vanity Fair/Planet Green/Lauren Bush (with her business partner, Ellen Gustafson)/ Kenneth Cole – FEED Heal+h backpack “Send Poverty Packing” event, my first thought was, this must be a very important charity if so many people have come together to support one cause. And I was right!.
In an exclusive EcoDivas [...]
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The first Blue Planet Film Fest will be held from Sept. 4-7 in Santa Monica, CA. The films slated will deal with environmental and animal welfare themes.
The event is attempting to use as many green practices as possible. They are partnering with green ticketing service, InTicketing, to create non-tree tickets, and InTicketing has agreed to [...]
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Sustainable food, fashion and, of course, film are highlighted at the one day event, Sustainable L.A., presented in conjunction with the Downtown Film Festival – Los Angeles being held this month at 7th & Figueroa.
All Sustainable L.A. events are free to the public and the day will include a variety of speakers and demonstrations ranging [...]
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We’re digging the new Eco Divas TV series, created by Taryn Hipwell and produced by Lauren Selman’s ReelGreenMedia — and to give you glimpse of what’s to come, the ladies’ first video is now up covering Ecostiletto.com’s one year bash from a week ago. Hosts Sarah Backhouse and Taryn Hipwell interview such folks as Rachelle [...]
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