Beth Hurtubise

In the middle “R” in Reduce, Reuse, Recycle doesn’t just mean using a towel twice before you throw it in the wash. It also applies to using previously owned goods as an alternative to sending them to a landfill and…Read More

It all started on a sweltering summer day in New York City, when the masterminds behind + Pool (plus pool) were fantasizing about diving into the East River, but quickly thought better of it. This got them thinking and they…Read More

I sat down and talked to Daniel Naistadt, Chief Marketing Officer of The Synergy Company, to discuss the company’s ongoing efforts to aid the people and economic development in Japan after the country’s recent devastating tsunami and resulting nuclear disaster.…Read More

Whether living in a city, a suburb or deep in the woods, growing herbs, vegetables and other crops at home has become a passion for people all over the world. The benefit of at-home gardening doesn’t just stop with the…Read More

Each month we will ask a new eco-maven 18 questions about his or her life, occupation and advice for other like-minded people. For our first installment, we spoke with eco18 Founder Sue Taggart. Here’s what she had to say. 1.…Read More

Many of us are looking for new ways to save the world. We do this by saving energy, producing less waste and reusing everyday products. Innovators around the world have developed solutions to help us with these goals, but some…Read More

New York City, and many others urban areas like it, is jam packed with residences, shops, restaurants and offices. There isn’t much room for a natural, green settings, so when a space opens up, urban planners make the most of…Read More