5th Annual TTG Summit Recap
Date: February 19, 2010 | Category: Events, Lifestyle, Teens for Safe Cosmetics
The 5th Annual Teens Turning Green National Summit brought forth so much unbelievable energy and passion, united by the concept of global environmental sustainability. Adam Werbach, Global CEO of Saatchi & Saatchi S, kicked off Friday night with a tremendous keynote address – speaking to the importance of personal and corporate responsibility, micromovements and a holistic approach that addresses social, environmental, economic, and cultural factors. (more…)
Teens Turning Green National Summit
Date: February 5, 2010 | Category: Events, Lifestyle, Teens for Safe Cosmetics
This Friday and Saturday, Teens Turning Green will host their 5th Annual National Summit in Marin County, California, bringing together students and community members with the foremost leaders and experts of the eco-space. We’re constantly amazed by what this group of passionate young leaders can accomplish (like the incredible Project Green Dorm and Project Green Prom), but even after 5 years, this summit continues to blow us away! (more…)
Best of the Breast: The Greenest Pink Ribbon Purchases
Date: October 20, 2009 | Category: Accessories, Body Care, Clothing, Fragrance, Guides, Holiday & Gift, Intimates, Jewelry, Makeup, Men, Office, Pets, Skin Care, Stores & Resources, Teens for Safe Cosmetics, Women
Women’s ta-tas are all the talk these days. October is national breast cancer awareness month, and by now you’re probably more than inundated with pink ribbon products that donate a portion of proceeds to breast cancer research or help fund mammograms. The ironic (and unfortunate) thing about many of these products is that they often contain chemicals that are not only harmful to the environment, but have been linked to cancer. (more…)
These Little Piggies
Date: August 13, 2009 | Category: Care, Kids, Makeup, Teens for Safe Cosmetics, Toys
With spa-themed kids birthday parties on the rise, it’s got smart moms thinking about how to make sure their children can play with cosmetics and nail polish, without being exposed to toxic chemicals. Thanks to Piggy Paint founder (super smart mom!), Melanie Hurley, little ones can paint away with water-based colors like Clouds of Candy (pastel blue), Dragon Tears (light green pearl), and Mac-n-Cheese Please (vibrant orange). (more…)
Project Green Dorm: Too Cool For School
Date: August 11, 2009 | Category: Bags, Events, Home Furnishings, Lifestyle, Resources, Skin Care, Stores & Resources, Teens for Safe Cosmetics
From the motivating and inspiring teens that brought us Project Green Prom comes the next incredible endeavor on their list – greening dorm rooms across America. The Project Green Dorm initiative is a multi-faceted effort to encourage teens around the country to make eco informed purchases as they head off to higher learning. The initiative has three separate elements to help educate the community (while still keeping college-bound kids looking cool for school). (more…)
Be A Green (Prom) Queen
Date: April 17, 2009 | Category: Accessories, Bags, Events, Lifestyle, Stores & Resources, Teens for Safe Cosmetics, Women
If the Internet were one big high school, we’d totally ask Teens Turning Green to the prom. Right now we’re head over heels for this savvy coalition of eco-teens and their latest campaign to “green” the prom. (more…)
Teen Tuesday: Stop Clowning Around
Date: February 17, 2009 | Category: Beauty, Hair Care, Resources, Teens for Safe Cosmetics
Teens Turning Green guest editor: Clara Dessaint, a junior at Lycee Francais School, NY, New York.
Hi, I’m Clara! Until recently, I had a mound of dehydrated, tangled fluff as an excuse for hair. People had fallen into the pattern of affectionately – or not so affectionately! – calling it “Fro Fro the Clown”. It was a mess of volume, loose curls, and split ends. For years, I tried all the rejuvenating, hydrating, and de-frizzing products I could get my hands on. I would chop my hair off strategically, obsessively; as if one less inch would give me the sleek locks I wanted. But you know what happens to curly hairs when it gets shorter? It gets frizzier! I was fighting a losing battle…
Until I met my new essential, my knight in a shiny red wrapper: Desert Essence’s Red Raspberry Shampoo and Conditioner. From one day to the next my hair lost the “I-just-electrocuted-myself-with-high-voltage” look and all of a sudden it was smooth, and shiny! Now, I might not have to tease, pull, and tweak my hair into soft waves, but I also know that it’s all thanks to my 100% Vegan shampoo. So now when you meet me, you meet Clara – not “Fro Fro the Clown” towering up above.
Teen Tuesday: Summoning Teen Spirit
Date: February 3, 2009 | Category: Beauty, Body Care, Events, Fragrance, Hair Care, Lifestyle, Makeup, Media, Resources, Skin Care, Teens for Safe Cosmetics
Teens Turning Green guest editor: Hayley, a freshman from California and passionate environmentalist.
On February 6th and 7th, Teens Turning Green will hold their exciting 4th Annual Teens Turning Green National Summit. Join us as we collaborate with students, teachers, and community members from around the country. We will be hosting informative and interesting panel dialogues and workshops. The afternoon will be spent on strategic thinking, brainstorming and discussions with intriguing visionary leaders. During the Summit you will learn what it truly means to live an eco-lifestyle. Teens Turning Green promotes education about conscious consumerism, inspires awareness of your carbon footprint, and encourages thinking about how your actions impact the planet.
I attended the Summit last year and was absolutely blown away. My mom, sister, and I left with a colossal amount of knowledge about how we could make our lives greener, healthier, and safer. The positive environment at the Summit was wonderful. Being able to have dinner with people who are making global change in our lives, was amazing. Directly after the Summit, we started changing our products from toxic to ” terrific.” I was greatly inspired by the speakers and panelists that spoke to promote change in our lives and to pass the information along to others. I hope you can experience it too!
Bam-Beautiful
Date: November 24, 2008 | Category: Beauty, Makeup, Teens for Safe Cosmetics
As an ecofabulous reader, you started to replace many of your beauty products with ecological options – sans toxins and chemical-based preservatives (always referring to the trustworthy Teens for Safe Cosmetics). And if you’re paying close attention, you are hopefully starting to question the “process” as much as the “product.” Well, the process for that pretty face can now include make-up brushes that carry your mineral-based powder from the compact to your cheekbones in full sustainable style. (more…)
K-I-S-S-I-N-G
Date: October 28, 2008 | Category: Fashion, Featured, Teens for Safe Cosmetics, Women
Whether you are looking for love or just hoping you won’t have to go to the prom with your cousin, this t-shirt from Boy Meets Girl is sure to attract eco-enthusiasts as well as their less noble counterparts.
Made of 100 percent organic cotton in a fitted girl-friendly shape and available in a few bright colors as well, the tee retails for $40 and is so cute we’d be surprised if the boys don’t attempt to kiss you in the halls. Let your cousin know in advance that he won’t have to rent a tux.
