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In the News

From local TV to national television and magazines, here's how the world has covered our work.

Featured Coverage

THE DREW BARRYMORE SHOW

Zach was a guest on the Drew Barrymore where she highlighted his volunteer efforts and donated $5000 to his project.

THE DOCTORS TV SHOW

Zach was invited on The Doctors TV Show and awarded Environmental Crusader of the Year!

FIRST NEWS INTERVIEW

Bobby Lewis from WTSP CBS Covers the first book delivery to Robles Elementary School on September 19, 2016

CEREMONY WITH MICHAEL PHELPS

Business Insider reported Chase received the Florida's Prudential Spirit of Community Awarfrom Michael Phelps.

2024

Channel Kindness
September 2024
This Student’s Nonprofit ‘Eco Brothers’ Empowers Youth Through Literacy
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Oh My Curry Goodness Podcast
August 2024
Chase Hartman: Love for Community & Understanding People's Stories
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2023

NSHSS
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April 2023
Earth Day is Every Day Virtual Panel
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Minor League Baseball
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August 2023
2023 Hope Week - Eco Brothers
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Trouw
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August 2023
Banned Books Feature
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Tampa Bay 28
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June 2023
A local nonprofit pivots because of recent book challenges, bans in Florida
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2022

Points of Light
January 2022
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Florida Boy Donates Thousands of Books to Serve Kids and Save the Planet
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You Magazine
November 2022
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Listening and Learning: The Ripple Effect of Change
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Fox 13 Tampa Bay
January 2022
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Teenage bookworm shares passion for reading with thousands of underprivileged students
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Fox 13 Tampa Bay
September 2022
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Brothers share their love of reading with under-served students
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Points of Light
August 2022
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Changemaking in Action: Highlights From The 2022 Youth Summit
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2021

The Teen Magazine
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August 2021
4 Student-Led Initiatives You Should Be Keeping Up With
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2016-2020

Spectrum Bay News 9
May 2019
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Bay Area Teens Donate Books to Kids Over Summer Break
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Tampa Bay Times
October 2020
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Drew Barrymore Awards Kid for His Good Deeds on her Talk Show
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Karma for Cara
June 2019
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Q&A With Microgrant Recipients Chase
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WUSF
September 2020
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Tampa Youths Internationally Recognized For Environmental Initiatives
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The Drew Barrymore Show
October 2020
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Drew Celebrates 11-Year-Old Zach Hartman Who Donates Books to Kids
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
April 2020
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EPA Celebrates Earth Day and Environmental Education: Tampa, Florida, Student Wins President’s Environmental Youth Award
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