Eco-Coach News
Upcoming Workshops
All workshops described below will be held at Greater Goods, located at 1626 U St. NW, Washington, DC 20009. Reserve your spot today! Cost is$20 prior to workshop date, and $25 at the door. Email info@eco-coach.com for more information and sign-up.
June
Green Your Home 101 – Thursday, June 12, 8pm to 9pm
You've heard all about the many steps you should be taking to make your home more eco-friendly, but where to start? If you’re feeling overloaded by all the information that is out there and you're wondering how to get started, this is the course for you. During the workshop you will:
- Learn the impact that many of your daily activities have on your health and the environment (and your wallet!)
- Identify key contributors to indoor air pollution
- Walk out with easy steps you can take to make your home healthier and more eco-friendly
- Get additional resources to make the transition easier!
Energy Efficiency: The Basics – Thursday, June 26, 8pm to 9pm
Want to be conserve energy but don’t know where to start? There are simple steps that you can take to make your home more energy efficient and save money, whether you own or rent your place. In this workshop, we will walk you through the basics, to help you get started right away.
The workshop will include:
- An overview of the main energy hogs in the home and what you can do to decrease their energy consumption
- 10 easy steps you can take o be more energy efficient and save money
- Suggested products and services to help you implement these steps
- Additional resources to continue your education
July
Energy Efficiency: Advanced – Thursday, July 17, 8pm to 9pm
You’ve taken the basic steps to conserve energy – now what? If you’d like to learn more but don’t have the time to do the research on your own, this workshop is for you.
The workshop will include:
- 5 more ‘advanced’ steps you can take to conserve energy
- How to take these steps (they're not as easy as the initial 10!)
- Suggested products and services to help you implement these
- Additional resources and experts to call upon if need more information
Water Conservation – Thursday, July 31, 8pm to 9pm
Fresh water is key to our survival, yet many times we waste it without realizing it. This impacts the environment as well as our wallets! Come find out ways you can stop wasting fresh water.
This workshop will provide you with:
- Information on the main water consuming appliances and activities in the home
- Actions you can take to decrease your water consumption (and by definition, your water bill!)
- Products and services that can help you conserve water
- Resources that will provide you with more information
August
Waste & Recycling – Thursday, August 14, 8pm to 9pm
Confused about recycling in the District? Heard about composting but not sure what it's all about? Come find out the many ways you can reduce waste in your home!
This workshop will cover:
- Reducing the amount of waste that enters your home
- Recycling basics--what to recycle and what not to recycle; what happens to recycling in the District
- Electronics and hazardous waste recycling
- Composting -- in a backyard or an apartment
- Suggested products and services to help you decrease waste
- Additional resources for you to learn more!
Green Your Home 101 – Thursday, August 28, 8pm to 9pm
You've heard all about the many steps you should be taking to make your home more eco-friendly, but where to start? If you’re feeling overloaded by all the information that is out there and you're wondering how to get started, this is the course for you. During the workshop you will:
- Learn the impact that many of your daily activities have on your health and the environment (and your wallet!)
- Identify key contributors to indoor air pollution
- Walk out with easy steps you can take to make your home healthier and more eco-friendly
- Get additional resources to make the transition easier!
Past Speaking Engagements
Dulles Chamber of Commerce, June 2008.
George Washington Climate Action Conference, May 2008.
University of Maryland Entrepreneurship Conference, April 2008.
DC Environmental Film Festival, March 2008.
Greater Washington Board of Trade, February 2008.
DC Green Festival, November 2008.
In the News (television, radio, newspaper, magazine, newsletter and website features)
Eco-Coach article in Washington Life magazine
Eco-Consultant Yvette Freeman's article on 10 ways to Green Your Life appeared in the April 2008 issue.
Eco-Coach quoted in Delicious Living magazine
The article focused on simple ideas to detox the home in the April 2008 issue.
Eco-Coach mentioned in the Washington Business Journal
An article in the March 28, 2008 issue discusses SB NOW's green business certification program and highlights its collaboration with Eco-Coach in the development of the program (p. 2).
Eco-Coach on The Weather Channel's Forecast Earth
Article focuses on eco-friendly spas around the US.
Continental Magazine quotes founder Anca Novacovici
Article focusing on the shift towards more eco-friendly packaging, in February 2008 issue.
Eco-Coach on Green Talk Radio
Listen to the podcast to find out tips on greening your business.
Style Chicago quotes founder Anca Novacovici
Anca was quoted in the January 2008 issue of Style Chicago for an article focused on green cleaning.
Eco-Coach quoted on MSN Money
January article addressed 'foolish' ways to go green. Note: correction was requested in the article-- shredded paper cannot always be recycled (vs. it cannot be recycled).
Eco-Coach on Bob Vila website
Eco-Coach provided tips on how to make your bedroom more eco-friendly.
Eco-Coach in January 2008 article on sustainability and historic preservation, by the Hammersmith Group.
Eco-Coach in the Washington Post
Eco-Coach founder Anca Novacovici featured in the Washington Post Sunday Source December 2, 2007 in the Eco Wise section.
Eco-Coach articles in Metro DC magazine
Eco-Coach contributed to Metro DC Home Improvement Magazine September and November 2007 issues. Look for an article in the February issue as well!
American Way quotes founder Anca Novacovici
Anca was quoted in an article in the October 2007 issue of American Airline's American Way magazine that discussed ways to reduce one's carbon footprint.
First international mention of Eco-Coach, in Israeli newspaper.
Shortly after the DC Green Festival, Eco-Coach was interviewed by an Israeli newspaper. The article features information on the company and its services (in Hebrew).
Eco-Coach interviewed on Lazy Environmentalist.
Anca discussed the business, green living and work tips, and other related topics with Josh Dorfman, founder of Lazy Environmentalist, a radio show on Sirius satellite radio.
Eco-Coach featured on WUSA Channel 9 Morning News
Anca provided viewers with tips on being green. Click the link above to watch the video.
Eco-Coach featured on Sprig
Founder Anca Novacovici featured in the 'Meet the Expert' section of Sprig, a website of Washington Post/Newsweek interactive featuring green living tips and info.
Eco-Coach contributor to MomMadeFoods newsletter
In a recent newsletter, Anca provided tips on a healthier, greener home for MomMade, which provides healthy frozen food for babies and toddlers.
Eco-Coach contributor to Mortgage Link newsletter
Article on green living tips for existing and potential homeowners.
Eco-Coach article in NEDLife Magazine
Eco-Coach founder, Anca Novacovici, wrote an article focused on spring cleaning that is good for the home and for the cleaner.
Archives (fairs, expos and other activities)
May 2008: Department of Transportation Fair
Eco-Coach participated in a fair for employees to educate them on ways to be more environmentally friendlier and healthy at home and work.
May 2008: Learnapalooza
Once again, Eco-Coach participated in this local community event.
April 2008: Eco-Coach exhibited at several venues, including Marriott, NEA, Alexandria Earth Day, and a few others.
December 2008: Eco-Coach co-sponsored a green fundraiser for EarthEcho International and Carbonfund.org in Arlington, Virginia.
November 2007: Discovery Health & Green Fair
Eco-Coach participated in this fun internal event to educate employees on making eco-friendly and healthy lifestyle changes.
October 2007: The Green Festival in Washington, DC was a great success! Eco-Coach was exhibiting and Eco-Coach founder Anca Novacovici was speaking on a panel on sustainable businesses in DC. This month, Eco-Coach also exhibited at the Bethesda Unitarian Universalist Church as part of their Green-In.
September 2007: Eco-Coach provided living green tips at Clarendon Day.
June - August 2007: Eco-Coach collaborated with EarthEcho International to provide eco-tips for the Warped Tour.
May 2007: Eco-Partners Eco-Fair
Eco-Partners is a network of DC-area independent businesses specializing in eco-friendly residential and commercial green building products and services.
April 2007: Learnapalooza
Eco-Coach participated in this Washington DC based local community "knowledge-sharing festival".
April 2007: Marriott Eco-Fair
Eco-Coach was asked to participate in this internal fair focused on educating employees on green living.
March 2007: Women's Expo
Eco-Coach was an exhibitor at this expo focused on women's issues.
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