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- Danelle Brown is a designer, a DONA trained Doula, wellness consultant, woman’s rights and environmental activist who shows no signs of stopping any time soon. Residing in NYC, it is her mission and passion to bring a “green” and ethical edge to anything she is involved with.
Danelle is the Principal Director for Verte (www.vertenyc.com). Verte is a holistic lifestyle studio providing doula + wellness + design + lifestyle services. Founded in 2005, the studio was developed to make sustainable living and style accessible for individuals, families, and the businesses they work in. Danelle is also known as "the Green Doula" and just recently launch her new blog Labor day 2008 (www.thegreendoula.com).
Danelle holds her BFA in Interior Design from FIT and has worked for the renowned studio MA Architects, respected Real Estate Developers and Brokers, and the acclaimed branding agency Sterling Brands.
Posts by Danelle:
Eco-Beauty Consultant Jessa Blade’s Recommendations for Dry Winter Skin
During Eco-Chick’s 3rd birthday party last month, I had the chance to meet eco-beauty consultant and make-up artist, Jessa Blades.
Jessa is the founder of Blades Natural Beauty and is a vessel of information regarding all things organic beauty and skincare. Shortly after learning about the breast cancer and body lotion connection, I had noticed [...]
The Breast Cancer and Lotion Connection
During a breast cancer symposium in San Antonio, investigators reported that women are dosing themselves in extra estrogen without even knowing it. Why is this of concern you ask? Well, when estrogen is absorbed through the skin, it is recognized as a higher more efficient concentration than that of oral digestion. Excess estrogen levels can lead [...]
Melamine in Infant Formulas; What’s Safe, What’s Not?
The FDA has reached their conclusion that levels of melamine alone or cyanuric acid alone, at or below 1 part per million (ppm) in infant formula do not raise public health concerns. Traces of any amount, especially those above the FDA minimum raise alarm in my mind as well as many others I am sure.
Melamine [...]
The Future Lifecyle of Women’s Health Care?
I am still in a euphoric state. As the incredible reality of our new President starts to settle in, I am realizing the proper space now exists for a chance for change. In the realm of women’s rights and healthcare, I am anxious to see the next steps that both Barack Obama :), Joe Biden, [...]
Toxin-Free Kid’s Tea Party!
The team at Green Toys™ Inc. has a lot to celebrate. They announced that in their first year as an environmentally friendly toy company, they have been honored with these major awards:
This classic yet innovative toy company turns recycled plastic milk containers into eco-friendly children’s toys that do not contain phthalates or Bispenol-A (BPA) [...]
Breaking the Silence with Congo Week
Last Sunday kicked off “Break the Silence” Congo Week. (I know, we’re a bit late!) From now until October 25th, students from the US, Canada, England, Belgium, Germany, France, Brazil, Jamaica, Norway, Korea, Ghana, Mali, South Africa, Columbia, and others are running events to raise awareness about what is going on in the Congo.
What [...]
Two Green Reasons I Love Brad and Angelina!
First off, As a green doula, I have to applaud Angelina for gracing the cover of the new W magazine while breastfeeding. Awesome that the photographer just so happened to be her husband, Brad Pitt. Angelina is inspirational because she has confidently taken a stand and is sending a message loud and clear. Women who [...]
Fashion Lessons for Eco-Chicklets
Do you remember how fun it was as a little girl to go shopping with your mother, big sister, or babysitter? Those memories mark the foundation of our fashion-obsessed natures. The thing is, not all of our fashion role models at the time were eco-fashionistas.
We, as the new generation of role-models and mothers have [...]
Beautiful Eco-Friendly Invitations made Easy: Bella Figura
There are certain cultural traditions that are hard to let go of, especially when it comes to weddings and event planning, and the invitation is one of them. No matter how much of an eco-chick you are, sending out wedding invites via email might just not cut it for you. Fortunately, more and more, [...]
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