Green And Gorgeous

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Synopsis

Simply put, Green & Gorgeous is your resource for all things eco-friendly and lovely, from fashion to cleaning tips, eco-parenting advice, how to care for your hair naturally, green activism and more. We don't take ourselves too seriously, but we're here to spark change - first in ourselves, then in the world.This show is brought to you by Renee Ross of Cutie Booty Cakes, and Jennae Petersen of Green Your Decor. Renee worked for over a decade in non-profit management and government, before deciding to work from home when her son was born. She is a graduate of Spelman College with a Master's Degree from The American University and currently a non-profit management consultant for a national literacy organization.Jennae is a graphic designer by trade and a lover of interior design by nature literally. She is a proud mommy and the chief blogger at GreenYourDecor.com, a site dedicated to eco-friendly home décor products, projects, tips and inspiration. She is a graduate of Howard University and a lover and protector of the planet and all its inhabitants -- an eco-diva looking to change the world through design.

Episodes

  • Treat Your Kids to a Green-Filled Summer

    25/06/2009 Duration: 32min

    School is out, and even if you're sending the kids to summer camp or day care, there are still a lot of extra hours during which you have to keep them busy. We'll share how to help make your kids' summer a lot greener and how to teach them to love the planet as much as you do.

  • Birthdays & Father's Day the Way Mother Earth Intended

    18/06/2009 Duration: 34min

    Even the most well meaning parent will find themselves confronted with waste and excess when they throw birthday parties for the kids. We'll help you throw a greener party that will leave you with less was, less eco-guilt and more memories of a meaningful celebration. And with Father's Day coming up, we'll show you how to provide the same green love to dad.

  • Interview with George W. Chevalier of Terracycle

    11/06/2009 Duration: 33min

    We've talked before about Terracycle's innovative recycling programs and their products made of recycled materials in their raw state. George Chevalier will join us to talk about the new partnerships Terracycle has made and what drove the founders to create a company built on trash -- literally.

  • Here Comes the Eco Bride, Part 2: Planning It Green

    04/06/2009 Duration: 32min

    Wedding season is here, and if you're aspiring to go green, your big day is the perfect time to proclaim your eco diva status. Learn how to make the entire day more sustainable, from the ceremony to the reception and all the details in between. This will include eco-friendly invitations, favors, and more.

  • Recycling 101

    28/05/2009 Duration: 40min

    We got so much great information about eco-friendly weddings that we decided to push Part 2 of the "Here Comes the Eco Bride" series back a week. This week, we'll be talking about the basics of recycling, including what to do if your county doesn't have a recycling program, where you can send some of the items you never knew you could recycle, and what "upcycling" really means.

  • Here Comes the Eco Bride, Part 1: What to Wear?

    21/05/2009 Duration: 33min

    Wedding season is here, and if you're aspiring to go green, your big day is the perfect time to proclaim your eco diva status. We'll introduce you to some designers who are making eco-friendly gowns even a princess would love to wear.

  • Raising Baby Organically

    14/05/2009 Duration: 36min

    It can be hard to tell why it's important to use organic cotton bedding for your baby or understand why using BPA-free bottles is the best idea. Green living authority Erika Jones of Organic-Baby-Resource.com talks to us about the intricacies of green motherhood, particularly for infants and toddlers.

  • Greening Your Spring Cleaning

    07/05/2009 Duration: 33min

    It's that time of year again. You're probably breaking out the gloves, trash bags and dusters. And hopefully, you're breaking out the green cleaning supplies. We'll share why and how you should make your cleaning regimen more eco-friendly -- for the sake of you and your family.

  • Walmart & Green: Interview with Bob Lilienfield

    30/04/2009 Duration: 33min

    This week, we will interview Bob Lilienfield, a sustainability expert who is working with Walmart to help promote their eco-friendly initiatives. We'll talk about what Walmart is doing that the average person may not know about and what's green on store shelves. We'll also be taking calls from listeners, so what would you ask Walmart if you could?

  • Earth Day & Green Living

    23/04/2009 Duration: 40min

    This year, Earth Day is on April 22, and "green" is being celebrated for the entire month. We'll talk about how far the concept of eco-friendly living has come in recent years and offer some tips for the average person who is looking to make their lifestyle more Earth friendly.