Kelly Vlahakis-Hanks

Kelly Vlahakis-Hanks, CEO of Earth Friendly Products (ECOS), an eco-friendly cleaning product company with products made in carbon- and water-neutral facilities, was recently named by the prestigious "Entrepreneur" among the 100 most powerful women of 2020. According to Entrepreneur the...

Kelly Vlahakis-Hanks, CEO of ECOS, talks about expanding her company while practicing some of the best work and environmental ethics. How can a company have an award-winning green operation, pay one of the highest minimum wages to its employees, manufacture in the...

The film "Olympia", a documentary on the life and career of Olympia Dukakis, won the Orpheus Award for Best Documentary at the closing night of the 2019 Los Angeles Greek Film Festival (LAGFF). "Olympia", directed by Harry Mavromichalis, had its...

In 2019, the Los Angeles Greek Film Festival is shining its spotlight on incredible Greek women in film, both in front of the camera and behind the scenes. The lineup of films this year includes "Olympia" , a film about the...

We all know how crucial our times can be, regarding the issue of environment and climate change. Our planet is in danger, so putting Earth and its environment at the top of our priorities is as important as ever. That’s...

Global Green held their 15th annual pre-Oscar gala at Neuehouse Hollywood on February 28, four days before the 2018 Oscars.

The 2017 Environmental Media Awards honoring Hollywood stars and business owners who are using their power and influence to help the environment, were held yesterday on September 24 at the Barker Hangar in Los Angeles. Natalie Portman was one of...

It was fifty years ago when a Greek immigrant, the late Dr. Van Vlahakis, started a natural cleaning products company out of his garage in Chicago, IL. Today, Earth Friendly Products operates four plants in the US and is...

On the evening of February 23, 2017, stars came out to celebrate the Eighth Annual Red Carpet Green Dress event hosted by Suzy Amis Cameron in partnership with Atelier Swarovksi, bringing awareness to sustainable fashion. In attendance were this year’s...

Global Green’s Annual Pre-Oscar® Party attracted some big names in Hollywood to raise awareness about protecting our planet and send the message that Hollywood stands with Standing Rock. Sponsored by Earth Friendly Products, the largest green event of Oscar Week...