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What's New at www.ecoplum.com
July/August 2013 Newsletter
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Greetings!
I hope you are having a wonderful summer. Here at EcoPlum, we have been focusing on fair trade issues over the past month. My blog post, entitled Fast Fashion has to Slow Down has gotten a bit of buzz, and was reprinted and featured on Triple Pundit and CSRHUB. Chryso wrote about fair trade beauty products, Silvia did a nice piece on fair trade jewelry, Dede covered celebrities singing for fair treatment of women workers, and I wrapped up the series on fair trade with an appearance on Green is Good Radio which aired on SiriusXM on August 3rd. In an interview with John Shegerian, I discussed fair trade products and mindful consumption. You can listen to the show now online at greenisgoodradio.com and send any comments to me at radio@ecoplum.com (and receive a coupon for 20% off in our online boutique!)
Enjoy the rest of the summer - hope you have a chance to spend some time at the beach, the lake, or wherever it is that you can relax and enjoy the beautiful weather. My "summer happy place" is Cape Cod, where I am right now. Take a look at this fabulous sunset I captured on my iPhone the other day:
Have a great August and we'll see you after Labor Day! Best regards, Gia Machlin President and CEO Please feel free to forward this newsletter to your friends and family!
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Listen to Gia on Green is Good Radio
"We curate products that we would want for ourselves," Machlin says of EcoPlum's product selectivity. "We like to work with companies that specialize in handcrafted and creative designs, and usually they have a great story to tell about their path to sustainability. We want to share that story with our readers and customers." - Hear more now.
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EcoLiving Articles About Fair Trade
 Spotlight on Fair Trade: Shanti Boutique Handmade Jewelry
When you pick up a new pair of earrings, or try on a ring, what goes through your mind? How do I look? Is this the right fit? Do you think about how the purchase positively or negatively impacts people around the world? Read More!
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Dede's Green Scene: Chimes They are a Changing!
Do you hear the ladies sing? Well, you may have missed the Sounds of Change Concert, which aired on June 1, but hopefully, you will be able to feel the effect long after it's over. Read More! |
 Chyrso's Fair Trade Beauty Buys: Globetrotting Edition
After you smooth your legs with body lotion, dab on that wrinkle cream, and apply your makeup, take a look in the mirror. Do you look amazing? Of course you do! Read More! |
From the EcoBlog Fast Fashion has to Slow DownA few years ago, those checking labels for chemical ingredients in their food, buying organic produce, or looking at the sustainability ratings of seafood were in the vast minority. Read More! |
More EcoLiving Ideas
 How to Go Green with Silv: Be the Change
Throughout college, I thought that I was learning a lot. I was hoping that my $50,000 yearly tuition was helping to teach me something important. But while I was learning how to write a good story, I was still pretty clueless about some important things in life. Read More! |
 Chyrso's Eco Friendly Beauty Buys: Sunscreen
Sunscreen should be worn daily-after all, the sun even shines during the winter months. Since the summer season is upon us and temps are rising, it's more important than ever to protect ourselves from harmful UV/UVA rays that can cause sunburn-a major risk factor for skin cancer (melanoma). Read More!
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Take EcoAction!  NRDC: Tell the EPA to Keep Pollution in Check and Protect our Beaches Hitting the beach this summer? So is car grease and oil, cigarette butts, human and animal waste -- all the pollution that stormwater can move.  Tell Governor Cuomo and the Maritime Administrative: Reject the Port Ambrose Gas Port
A proposed LNG facility off Long Island poses a huge risk to the safety of those living in the Port of New York, and increases the demand for fracking in New York state.
Center for Biological Diversity: Take the Pledge to Stop Keystone
If we're going to stop this disastrous project and preserve a safer, saner future for our planet, we have to take to the streets and town halls and store fronts and the pipeline route to make our presence felt.
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* Upcoming August Events * NYC
August 13
Green Drinks6 - 9pm Story 144 10th Avenue at 19th Street Click here for infoAugust 25 Ecofest10am - 6pm Times Square Broadway @45-47th Street Click here for info
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Latest EcoClipzStory of Stuff: America's National Wonder - Plastic!?
Submit your own EcoClipz! How about a video interview with your child about recycling or composting? Or submit a clip of your favorite veggie garden, or you and your friends at an anti- Keystone or Fracking rally! SUBMIT NOW.
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YOU CAN NOW LOGIN TO ECOPLUM USING YOUR FACEBOOK ACCOUNT!! Woo hoo! So go ahead and comment, submit videos, and have fun!
Love our posts on facebook, twitter and linked in? Now you can see all the day's posts in one place with The EcoPlum Daily!
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EcoPlum Pie Archives
All the old EcoPlum Pie newsletters are archived and available to view. Check it out.
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