VIDEO: From Fashion to Fast Cleaning
Date: August 31, 2010 | Category: Videos
No one likes laundry day. But after watching this video with Zem from the MODERN LIVING Showhouse project, you’ll have a whole new take on how fashionable it can be to suds up those sustainable clothes. (more…)
VIDEO: The Story of Cosmetics
Date: July 27, 2010 | Category: Beauty, Resources, Videos
At ecofab headquarters, we’ll be the first to agree with Annie Leonard’s analysis of the mammoth cosmetic industry – “Toxics in, toxics out.” From the maker of the incredible Story of Stuff movie about our society’s intertwined economic, social and environmental concerns comes the latest in a series of short films that have succeeded in poignantly boiling complex debates down to the real issue at hand, whether it be our consumerist society or the truth behind bottled water. In The Story of Cosmetics, Leonard clues us in to cosmetic’s implications on the consumer, the worker and the environment and explains why it is that we don’t have enough adequate choices on the supermarket shelf. (more…)
VIDEO: WhatGives!? on the MODERN LIVING Showhouse
Date: July 16, 2010 | Category: Green Building, Home Furnishings, Videos
The always hip WhatGives!? crew got the inside scoop on what it takes for beautiful design and conscientious decision making to meet in the middle, and why the environment is an important factor to consider when thinking about design. Check out the video below with interviews from ecofabulous founder, Zem Joaquin, Dwell Magazines’ President & Publisher, Michela O’Conner Abrams, Global Green USA CEO, Matt Peterson and Reclaimed Space’s Tracen Gardner and learn about lessening your impact while maintaining style in your own space! (more…)
VIDEO: Intro to the MODERN LIVING Showhouse
Date: July 7, 2010 | Category: Green Building, Home Furnishings, Videos
For those of you that missed us at Dwell on Design, (and for those of you still wanting more!) here’s the trailer that was playing at the event. This video shows the beginnings of the MODERN LIVING Showhouse presented by Electrolux, a 400 sq. ft. prefab house built by Reclaimed Space in Austin, TX.
Meet Zem Joaquin, our fearless ecofabulous founder, and hear from a few of the other players involved in this project: Tracen and Kimber, the founders of Reclaimed Space, discuss the “small house movement,” receiving their first call from Dwell Magazine, and take you through all of the salvaged materials used to build the MODERN LIVING Showhouse. (more…)
VIDEO: A Wake Up Story
Date: February 25, 2010 | Category: Care, Clothing, Food, Furniture, Media, Stores & Resources, Toys, Videos
Check out this incredible new video from Healthy Child Healthy World! A must see for every parent and anyone who cares about eliminating toxins from our homes and further supporting the development of a chemical-free childhood. It all comes back to one simple question, “What’s more important than the health of your child?” Join Healthy Child Healthy World, take the pledge and then share with friends!
ecofabTV: What’s the #1 Thing You Can Do to Improve Indoor Air Quality?
Date: February 15, 2010 | Category: Cleaning, Lifestyle, Stores & Resources, Videos
Zem talks about the easiest thing you can do to improve your indoor air quality, and even offers a simple DIY option!
*above image courtesy of epa.gov
Ecofab TV: Coco Eco Magazine Interviews Zem
Date: February 9, 2010 | Category: Events, Media, Videos
Anna Griffin, founder of Coco Eco, a magazine completely devoted to all things good, green and glam, interviews ecofabulous founder, Zem Joaquin at the onset of the 2009 Global Green Millenium awards. Hear about how Zem started ecofabulous, who she views as her biggest mentor (hint: Cradle to Cradle changed her world), what fuels her continued passion, and why she chose to wear a stunning milk fiber dress from Mr. Larkin. Plus hear from the very ecofabulous Adrian Grenier on why he (along with Arianna Huffington) was so honored to be the one to present Zem the award. (more…)
New Video from The ecofabulous Lounge at OG!
Date: December 3, 2009 | Category: Events, Lifestyle, Media, Videos
Missed us at the Opportunity Green Conference in LA? Take a tour with Zem of The Ecofabulous Lounge to get a feel for the stylish space:
Video by EcoChick.com
Video by CTN
An Ecofabulous DIY Furniture Makeover
Date: November 3, 2009 | Category: Videos
VIDEO: Design Tips with Zem Joaquin
Date: October 15, 2009 | Category: Videos
At this year’s Dwell on Design Conference in LA, the showhouse collaboration between eBay, ecofabulous, and Reclaimed Space, produced a 400 square foot eco-luxe cabin designed using high quality vintage, repurposed, and restyled items found on eBay and other local antique stores, and was sold on the online auction site for $75,000, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting Habitat for Humanity LA. Check out the ecofabulous interiors and listen as Zem shares some of her top design tips (more…)
