Going with the Grain: Reclaimed Wood
A few times a year I go into home improvement mode. Usually it’s triggered by seasonal shifts (new storage solutions for winter clothes!) or the occasional curtain rod breaking over my head in…
Composting 101!
Hello everyone and welcome to Composting 101. Let’s jump right in, shall we? What is Composting? Composting is nature’s process of recycling decomposed organic waste and turning it into a nutrient rich material…
Dry Clean Only: The “Perc” of Earth Friendly Dry Cleaning
We all have those items in our closet that can’t be put in a conventional washing machine. The cashmere sweater, that silk shirt, they all need to be taken to a dry cleaner…
Fast and Furious Road Etiquette for Green Drivers
Many fuel-saving tips advise driving slowly, but you should actually often drive fast to save fuel and minimize the impact on the environment. Driving slowly works to save fuel on an individual level, but…
Reduce or Reuse
Reduce, reuse, and recycle. These 3 terms go hand in hand, but do we really know their impact, or how to do them? How to Reduce: Cutting down on waste. To reduce is…
Keeping Your Picnic Eco-Friendly
File Credit: rodalenews.com Although National Picnic Day has passed, here at eco18 we want to keep eco-friendly picnics alive! Here are a few tips and tricks to keep in your picnic basket. Keep…
A Pigment Of Your Imagination
Spring is in the air and we all are starting to come out of our winter hibernation with anticipation of enjoying the outdoors with long sunny warm days and cool nights. We are…
10 Eco Gifts Only a Mother Could Love
In the back of your mind, you know Mom loves you no matter what’s happened in the past (limp bouquets of grocery store flowers included). This year it’s time to meld your money…
Wedding GIY (Green It Yourself) Projects
Wedding season is here! For anyone who has ever planned a wedding or is currently planning a wedding, they know how overwhelming and expensive weddings can be. Pinterest is a great resource and…
Collectively Green: Earth Day 2014
To celebrate Earth Day, we decided to take a look at our collective efforts to live greener, more eco-friendly lives. Below are just a few of the many ways that we at Eco18…
