ECO BOYS AND GIRLS INVITED TO LAUNCH OBAMA ADMINISTRATION'S YOUTH SUSTAINABILITY CHALLENGE AT WHITE HOUSE

THE ECO BOYS AND GIRLS, Ernie Earth, Lulu Love, Patsy Peace, Ray Recycle and Sammy Sun are invited to The White House to launch the Obama Administration's Youth Sustainability Challenge.

Through the Youth Sustainability Challenge, The White House will challenge America’s Youth to share their voices and tell the world what they are doing to further sustainability in their own communities through a Youth Sustainability Video Challenge. 

ECO BOYS AND GIRLS CELEBRATE EARTH DAY IN A SERIES OF "TAKE ACTION" PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS

ECO BOYS AND GIRLS "TAKE ACTION" with a series of Public Service Announcements debuting Earth Day 2012 starring ERNIE EARTH, LULU LOVE, PATSY PEACE, RAY RECYCLE AND SAMMY SUN with FRIENDS OF THE UNITED NATIONS.

ECO BOYS AND GIRLS are a group of animated characters that promote TAKE ACTION for the environment and celebrate Earth Day, an annual day on which events are held worldwide to increase awareness and appreciation  of the Earth's natural environment.

Eco Boys and Girls TAKE ACTION PSAs created in collaboration with Eco Boys and Girls and Montclair University Advanced Film Class. Directed by Maria Snyder, Frank Drucker and Jeffrey Durante. Special Effects and Edited by Chris O'Neill and Deana Fox.

ECO BOYS AND GIRLS HEAD TO THE WHITE HOUSE TO ATTEND FIRST ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION SUMMIT

ECO BOYS AND GIRLS joins the EPAand Administrator, Lisa P. Jackson with Senior Officials from the White House and other Federal Agencies for the first White House Summit onEnvironmental Education on April 16, 2012.

ECO BOYS AND GIRLS are receiving increasing recognition as young leaders in environmental education.

The White House Summit on Environmental Education brought together stakeholders both old and new to discuss an emerging vision for environmental education in the 21st century. Panelists and participants addressed the challenges of environmental education in an increasingly technology-driven world and the role of environmental education in adapting to these changes. Federal government panelists discussed the role of the federal government in environmental education.

EPA INVITES MARIA SNYDER AND OTHER REMARKABLE WOMEN TO A PARTNERSHIPS INITIATIVE

The US Environmental Protection Agency Faith Based and Neighborhood Partnerships Initiative is honored to invite Maria Snyder and other remarkable women to a gathering lead by faith for the health and safety of community and to help promote environmental stewardship.

The United States Environmental Protection Agency is dedicated to expanding the conversation on environmentalism and building strong partnerships. Given the role of women and faith leaders in addressing environmental issues and the dearth of spaces where women come together to celebrate and optimize their roles in this work, we chose Women's History Month to convene this roundtable.

MARIA SNYDER AT WHITE HOUSE WITH HER 3 SUSTAINABLE BRANDS: ECO BOYS AND GIRLS, ECOBRANDS, PEACEARTH ATTENDS WOMEN AND THE ENVIRONMENT SERIES

MARIA SNYDER represents her sustainable brands: ECO BOYS AND GIRLS, ECOBRANDS and PEACEARTH, attends WHITE HOUSE for "WOMEN AND THE ENVIRONMENT" in honor of Women's History Month.

THE WHITE HOUSE OFFICE OF PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT and The US ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, led by The Honorable Lisa P. Jackson invites a select group of Women and Senior Officials from the White House and the EPA to participate at THE WHITE HOUSE WOMEN'S BRIEFING SERIES for a conversation on policy issues important to Women and the Environment on March 26, 2012.

MARIA SNYDER FEATURED AS ECO FASHION PIONEER IN IMPACT BOOK

MARIA SNYDER is featured as an Eco Pioneer in IMPACT: 50 Years of the Council Of Fashion Designers Book, published by Assouline.

In 1999, Felissimo Stores exhibited Maria’s Eco Creations and Fashions as art. Felissimo’s press release states: “Felissimo is proud to exhibit Maria Snyder's multi-dimensional work because it reflects the same kind of inspirational sources and environmental concerns". 

Felissimo further states Maria Snyder, an Eco Fashion Pioneer is one of the first designers to introduce an exclusive collection made from fiber from post consumer plastic bottles. The theme for recycling further underlines Maria’s love for nature and respect for the earth".

 

Assouline Publishing is a luxury book publisher focusing on images, rather than text. They publish luxury editions and illustrated books dedicated to photography, fashion, art and design.

ECO BOYS AND GIRLS CELEBRATE HUMAN RIGHTS DAY WITH FRIENDS OF THE UNITED NATIONS

ECO BOYS AND GIRLS are welcomed into the United Nations Family by FRIENDS OF THE UNITED NATIONS and celebrate HUMAN RIGHTS DAY on December 10th.

Friends of the United Nations commemorates Human Rights Day featuring Eco Boys and Girls in a series of posters.

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which was adopted by the UN General Assembly on 10 December 1948, was the result of the experience of the Second World War. With the end of that war, and the creation of the United Nations, the international community vowed never again to allow atrocities like those of that conflict happen again. World leaders decided to complement the UN Charter with a road map to guarantee the rights of every individual everywhere.

Friends of the United Nations works with educational institutions, corporations, the media, governments and non-governmental organizations to inform and educate people about United Nations efforts on behalf of peace, human rights and human health, children, the environment and sustainable development.

MARIA SNYDER FEATURED SPEAKER AT ASPEN INSTITUTE'S CREATIVE ARTS WORLD SUMMIT

MARIA SNYDER, a Thought Leader and Visual Communicator, invited as a featured speaker to the INAUGURAL ASPEN INSTITUTE'S CREATIVE ARTS WORLD SUMMIT.

In partnership with Royal Opera House of Muscat, the Aspen Institute's Global Initiative on Cultural and Society will present the Inaugural Creative Arts World Summit to take place in Muscat, Oman, November 28-30, 2011. 

Aspen Institute Creative Arts World Summit in Muscat, Oman will discuss the challenges of creativity and the extent to which they enhance or undermine innovation and public participation in cultural life and sustainable development.

MARIA SNYDER’S MEDITATIVE SHORT FILM AN OFFICIAL SELECTION AT GLOBAL PEACE FILM FESTIVAL

Films selected for the Global Peace Film festival include Nobel Peace Prize winners Rigoberta Menchu Tum, Archbishop Desmond Tutu and the Dalai Lama featured in “2012: The True Mayan Prophecy” that is preceded by artist Maria Snyder’s meditative short, “Peace: How? Why? Where? What?” 

The ninth annual Global Peace Film Festival runs from September 20-25, 2011. The Festival is a celebratory event and a place to honor those who promote global and community awareness of peace and environmental sustainability through the most powerful form of communication in our world today.  

The Global Peace Film Festival draws together filmmakers and filmgoers from all walks of life into a community of people inspired to take action in their daily lives to leave the world a more peaceful place than they found it.

MARIA SNYDER FEATURED IN "AMERICAN FASHION DESIGNERS AT HOME" BOOK

Maria Snyder featured in AMERICAN FASHION DESIGNERS AT HOME, a book published by Assouline, featuring many of America's most highly respected designers. Photos of Maria Snyder's Fifth Avenue residence showcased some of her iconic art. 

"Maria Snyder, a trailblazer in the business of fashion, has without question, led an extraordinary career to date."

Maria's art was featured at the American Public Health Association's conference where she was described as a "keen observer of trends and ideas that shape the globe and bring a fresh perspective to public health, from the world of art and fashion."

AMERICAN RENEWABLE ENERGY DAY FEATURES MARIA SNYDER, ECO BOYS AND GIRLS AND ECOBRANDS

American Renewable Energy Day 2011 selects Maria Snyder as a featured speaker, as well as, Maria's sustainable brands, Eco Boys and Girls and EcoBrands as featured partners.

Maria is recognized as a pioneer in eco-fashion, as well as a leader in the sustainability movement.

AREDAY is considered one of the most important renewable energy technology and policy summits in the USA, with a mission to create powerful collaborations and investments that foster climate change solutions to usher in a rapid transition to a clean energy economy.

ECO BOYS AND GIRLS FILM OFFICIAL SELECTION AT AMERICAN RENEWABLE ENERGY DAY FILM FESTIVAL

Eco Boys and Girls Film offically selected at American Renewable Energy Day (AREDAY) Film Festival in Aspen, Colorado.  

The Eco Boys and Girls Film is a short animation starring 5 eco-hero characters, Ernie Earth, Lulu Love, Patsy Peace, Ray Recycle and Sammy Sun, on a mission is to engage children everywhere to become aware of, involved with and connected to each other and the earth, and to learn about the environment and explore creative new ways to live in harmony. 

 

The mission of American Renewable Energy Day (AREDAY) is to promote education and awareness of renewable energy and energy efficient technologies as practical solutions to global warming.

MARIA SNYDER'S "MINI MEDITATION" FILM PRESENTED AT THE NEWARK PEACE EDUCATION SUMMIT

The Newark Peace Education Summit features Maria Snyder's "Mini Meditation" “WHY ARE WE HERE?”, a 2 minute, visual meditation film created to engage the viewer in a state of calm and to inspire their imaginations and thoughts around their personal meanings and values of peace.

The Newark Peace Education Summit is a three day conference focusing on peacemaking practices from around the world. The summit will explore the programs, policies, and methods used by communities to establish peace, why and how they work, and how to replicate them in America and around the world.

MARIA SNYDER FEATURED PRESENTER AT NEWARK PEACE EDUCATION SUMMIT

NEWARK PEACE EDUCATION SUMMIT focuses on peacemaking practices from around the world and featured Maria Snyder presenting her WHY ARE WE HERE? Film, as well as panels and workshops with His Holiness the XIVth Dalai Lama, Newark Mayor Cory Booker, Nobel Laureates and peace advocates from a wide cross section of cultures, disciplines and perspectives. 

Maria Snyder is recognized as leading "A New Generation of Artists for Peace." Maria's Art has been described as "an emerging body of work that spans graphic, advertising, and fine arts in techniques and media, while illuminating the challenges of bringing images and ideas about peace into the modern mainstream, after decades of marginalization."

NEWARK PEACE EDUCATION SUMMIT explores the programs, policies, and methods used by communities to establish peace, why and how they work, and how to replicate them in America and around the world.

MARIA SNYDER AND ECO BOYS AND GIRLS FEATURED PRESENTERS AT STATE OF THE WORLD FORUM

Maria Snyder and Eco Boys and Girls Present at State of The World Forum, Women's Earth and Climate Caucus, with other presenters from NGO's, business and grassroots organizations to share reports, stories and photographs about women and girls on the forefront of climate change. 

Presenters focused on women worldwide as innovators and agents of change in adapting to and mitigating climate change.

The Women's Earth and Climate Caucus (WECC) is working as a collaborative organization to create an international campaign to reduce carbon emissions and to foster a post-carbon economy and energy future, while also addressing societal change.

ECO BOYS AND GIRLS FILM AND “TAKE ACTION, GO GREEN” BOOK PRESENTED AT EARTH DAY NY CRAND CENTRAL TERMINAL

ECO BOYS AND GIRLS Film and Book, "TAKE ACTION, GO GREEN" featured EARTH WEEK 2011 at Grand Central Terminal, Vanderbilt Hall.

Eco Boys and Girls partnerships include the National Education Association, Association of Science and Technology Centers, Liberty Science Center and Friends of the United Nations. 

Creator Maria Snyder's special appearance to premiere the film and book on Earth Day.
ECO BOYS AND GIRLS on the big screen throughout Grand Central Terminal.

EARTH DAY NY FEATURES MARIA SNYDER’S ECO BOYS AND GIRLS EARTH WEEK 2011

Maria Snyder's ECO BOYS AND GIRLS to celebrate EARTH DAY 2011 at Grand Central Terminal, organized by Earth Day NY.

ECO BOYS AND GIRLS are 5 delightful characters introducing core environmental and societal lessons while educating young children. An animated short film for children will be featured throughout Grand Central.

Eco Boys and Girls partnerships include Friends of the United Nations, National Education Association, Education Internationale, Association of Science and Technology Centers and Liberty Science Center.

ECO BOYS AND GIRLS HONORED AS "THE MILLENNIUM KIDS" ON UN DAY

Friends of the United Nations (FOUN) honors Eco Boys and Girls, "The Millennium Kids", at the United Nations on UN Day.

FOUN created a collectible poster celebrating Eco Boys and Girls "The Millennium Kids" and President and CEO of the FOUN, Dr. Noel J. Brown states the "Eco Boys and Girls, The Millennium Kids" share our mission of building awareness of the UN Millennium Goals by encouraging young people to take ownership of PLANET EARTH.

 

Friends of the United Nations Founder and CEO, Dr. Noel J. Brown is the former head of UNEP, United Nations Environment Program.

NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATIONS GREEN ACROSS AMERICA PROMOTES ECO BOYS AND GIRLS LESSON PLANS AND RESOURCES

Eco Boys and Girls Lesson Plans and Resources are promoted at National Education Association's GREEN ACROSS AMERICA PROGRAMS. Eco Boys and Girls Programs are designed to help introduce environmental awareness to PreK through Grade 2 Students.

National Education Associations Green Across America programs supports K-12 schools through innovative giving programs.

ECO BOYS AND GIRLS CALL TO ACTION FOR SCIENCE EDUCATION

Ernie Earth and Eco Boys and Girls join in A CALL TO ACTION for Science Education to support the Millennium Development Goals Summit with the Association of Science and Technology Centers.

On the occasion of the United Nations Millennium Development Goals Summit, the Association of Science Technology Centers, Inc. (ASTC) will convene a reception and discussion, in cooperation with the World Ocean Network, UNESCO, The Millennium Campaign, and major science center networks worldwide.

ECO BOYS AND GIRLS FILM OFFICIAL SELECTION AT ARTIVIST FILM FESTIVAL

Artivist Film Festival official selection of Maria Snyder’s ECO BOYS AND GIRLS Film featured at their 7^th annual film festival.

The ARTIVIST FILM FESTIVAL is dedicated to raising awareness for International Human Rights, Children's Advocacy, Environmental Preservation, and Animal Advocacy through Film.

WALL OF PEACE‘NLOVE ART INSTALLATION AT MEDICAL CITY CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL

Maria Snyder’s art installation WALL OF PEACE’NLOVE, a 35 foot mural was installed in the entranceway to the Medical City Children’s Hospital in Dallas, TX.

Medical City Children's Hospital: A specialized children’s hospital with an unwavering focus on patient care offering world-renowned excellence in comprehensive pediatric services.

MARIA SNYDER FEATURED SPEAKER AT AMERICAN RENEWABLE ENERGY DAY

AREDAY selects Maria Snyder as official speaker. AREDAY Program states "Maria Snyder, founder of Eco Boys and Girls, and daughter of industrialist real estate developer Arthur T. Snyder, rose to fame within the fashion industry as one of Yves Saint Laurent’s chosen models. This launched an international modeling career and work with legendary designers Karl Lagerfeld, Valentino, Versace, Armani, and more. Now she’s focusing her talents on raising environmental awareness in an effort to positively impact how children connect with the earth. Eco Boys and Girls, Maria’s latest project, debuts for Earth Week 2010 and is a whimsical cast of cartoon characters who educate children about taking care of our planet."

AREDAY 2010 brings leaders and educators together to promote the rapid implementation of renewable energy and energy efficient strategies as practical solutions to the climate crisis. 2010 speakers included Ted Turner, T. Boone Pickens and James Cameron.

ECO BOYS AND GIRLS FILM OFFICIAL SELECTION AT GLOBAL PEACE FILM FESTIVAL

Maria Snyder directed this short animated film, Eco Boys and Girls, which introduces 5 lovable characters that bring to life for young children core societal values in a fun-loving way. Their mission is to engage kids to learn about the environment and explore creative new ways to live in harmony. Eco Boys and Girls Film premieres September 22, 2010.

The Global Peace Film Festival is a celebratory event and a place to honor those who promote global and community awareness of peace and environmental sustainability through the most powerful form of communication in our world today.

ECO BOYS AND GIRLS PARTNER WITH NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION

From the NEAMB website:

"The Eco Boys and Girls, developed by Maria Snyder, are illustrated characters intended for children in grades PreK to Grade 2. The NEA and FO United Nations welcome the Eco Boys and Girls as pro-environmental advocates. The Eco Boys and Girls teach children the value of respecting their environment by practicing recycling and conservation, and respecting other people and creatures who inhabit the earth by showing love and care for them. Young children are inquisitive and eager to learn. By providing them with varied experiences across all learning domains and models for caring for the earth, we hope these lesson plans will help them begin their journey to becoming environmentally responsible adults."

National Education Association Mission (from the website):  "Our mission is to advocate for education professionals and to unite our members and the nation to fulfill the promise of public education to prepare every student to succeed in a diverse and interdependent world."

ECO BOYS AND GIRLS FILM OFFICIAL SELECTION AT SUSTAINABLE PLANET FILM FESTIVAL

Sustainable Planet Film Festival officially selects Eco Boys and Girls. The "brainchild" of visionary Maria Snyder, former top model and eco fashion pioneer, created Eco Boys and Girls animated characters to empower young people to take ownership of the planet.

ECO BOYS AND GIRLS CURRICULUM FEATURED AT THE NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION

The Eco Boys and Girls Curriculum at the National Education Association (NEA), features 5 illustrated characters intended for children in grades PreK to Grade 2. The NEA and Friends of the United Nations welcome Maria Snyder's Eco Boys and Girls as pro-environmental advocates by teaching children the value of respecting their environment, practicing recycling and conservation, and caring for other people and creatures who inhabit the earth.

National Education Association states: "Our mission is to advocate for education professionals and to unite our members and the nation to fulfill the promise of public education to prepare every student to succeed in a diverse and interdependent world.

FRIENDS OF THE UNITED NATIONS PROCLAIMS ECO BOYS AND GIRLS, THE MILLENNIUM KIDS

Earth Day 2010 at Liberty Science Center, Dr. Noel J. Brown, founder of the Friends of the United Nations, and former director, United Nations Environment Program, proclaimed the Eco Boys and Girls as "The Millennium Kids", who share our mission of building awareness of the UN Millennium Goals by encouraging young people to take ownership of planet Earth.

Friends of the United Nations (FOUN) is an independent, non-partisan organization dedicated to increasing awareness of the United Nations' activities. We work with educational institutions, corporations, the media, the international governments and other organizations to inform and educate people about the UN's efforts on behalf of peace, human rights, the environment, children and responsible economic development.

ECO BOYS AND GIRLS LAUNCH AT LIBERTY SCIENCE CENTER EARTH WEEK 2010

Maria Snyder's, Eco Boys And Girls, five educational animated characters launch Earth Week April 2010 at Liberty Science Center, one of America's top science museums.

Liberty Science Center is an interactive science museum and learning center and as New Jersey's first major state science museum, has science exhibits, the largest IMAX Dome theater in the United States.

PEACE ART AND MARIA SNYDER

The American Public Health Association (APHA) featured Maria Snyder's Peace Art at the annual conference in Philadelphia, PA.

At APHA conference, Maria's art was described as an emerging body of work that spans graphic, advertising, and fine arts in techniques and media. Her presentation illuminated the challenges of bringing images and ideas about peace into the modern mainstream after decades of marginalization.

The American Public Health Association is the oldest and most diverse organization of public health professionals in the world and has been working to improve public health since 1872.

GLOBAL HEARTS UNITE WITH MARIA SNYDER ART

Maria's art installation, HeartsUnite was featured at the Global Symposium of Peaceful Nations, sponsored by the Fulbright Center  in Washington, DC.

The purpose of the Global Symposium of Peaceful Nations is to shift the attention from war to peace, and learn from those countries that have achieved a high level of peacefulness.

MARIA SNYDER ART WORKING WITH HOSPITALS

Maria's art installation, MandalaLoveBubbles, is currently on permanent display at the Medical City Children's Hospital, in the entranceway to the Congenital Heart Surgery Unit, Dallas, Texas.

Medical City Children's Hospital: A specialized children’s hospital with an unwavering focus on patient care offering world-renowned excellence in comprehensive pediatric services.

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF WOMEN HONORS MARIA SNYDER

France's Feminine Creation Lab has chosen Maria Snyder as one of "A New Generation of Artists for Peace" on The International Day of Women 2009 in Paris, France.

MARIA SNYDER, COVER OF "ANTONIO'S PEOPLE" BOOK

Maria was one of the last chosen muses to renowned fashion illustrator Antonio Lopez and is featured on the cover of his book, Antonio's People, filled with the late artist's illustrations and photographs of some of history's fashion giants.

New York Times called Antonio Lopez,  a "major fashion illustrator".

MARIA'S BOOK, A MESSAGE OF LOVE

A Message of Love is a collection of Maria Snyder's art and poetry sharing a message of her belief in our interconnectedness, as well as positive messages of love and peace.

Maria's A Message of Love was launched and sold at Rizzoli's Bookstore.

Rizzoli Bookstore has been an unsurpassed source for superb books on visual topics, foreign language books and periodicals, and an eclectic assortment of music.

A MESSAGE OF LOVE BY MARIA

The inspiration to create the brand A MESSAGE OF LOVE (AMOL) by Maria, comes from Maria's talents to visually communicate a universal connection of the heart and her belief in our interconnectedness.

A Message of Love's launch in Asia features Maria's iconic images and messages.