Genetically Modified Foods: You Have a Right to Know
“Non-GMO” is a popular buzz term right now, especially in the natural products arena, and rightfully so. But while many natural product companies are joining forces with the Non-GMO Project to make it…
Natural Products Expo East: Our Top 18 Favs!
Well, with over 1,450 exhibitors to choose from, it was tough to narrow it down to 18, as well as impossible to visit every booth. So, rather than feature the more established brands,…
Students Lead 30-Day Eco-Challenge
On October 1st, Teens Turning Green (TTG) will launch a challenge for high school and college students to green up their lives for 30 days. Project Green Challenge (PGC) will run through the…
What a Picture!
What a difference it is taking photographs today than it was a few years ago. With the new digital SLR cameras there is no film to buy or waiting to see what your…
Celebs Live the Green Life at Emmy Gifting Lounge
I recently had the opportunity to attend the Wow! Creations Emmy Gifting Lounge at the Luxe Hotel in Beverly Hills on behalf of Ark Naturals, where I was thrilled to see many eco-friendly…
Green City: Indianapolis
We, the editors at eco18.com, have decided to chronicle our travels and highlight some of the green aspects in various cities. Please feel free to submit city ideas and information for upcoming Green…
Where Were You on 9/11?
When I meet someone for the first time and I tell them I live in Downtown New York, the inevitable question is, “Where were you on 9/11?”. Ten years ago I was sitting…
Sustainable Teaching
A few days ago I visited the Manhattan School for Children (PS 333, K-8) on 93rd & Amsterdam to see their rooftop greenhouse. It was a spectacular and magical space comprised of stations…
Goodnight, Irene: Commentary On the Recent Disaster
The people of the Catskills are certainly putting Irene to bed with a spirit of community that really comes into its own when disaster hits. I realize that many other communities up and…
Your Big Fat Green Wedding
Eco aspects are a growing trend in modern weddings. You may think that, in general, the big parties that surround weddings create unnecessary waste, but brides and bridegrooms alike are doing their best…
