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eco18

eco18 is a collective of writers talking about sustainability issues, healthy living, and the little daily changes we can make to protect our planet and all of its inhabitants. Started in 2011, our team has grown - learn more about the writers of eco18 on our About page!

  • A Birthday Your Kids Won’t Pay For

    by eco18

    My son is going to be four years old next week– that means a birthday party! This will be our first “kid birthday party.” Usually we stick to family and close friends, which means I can keep the party eco-friendly…Read More

  • Skin and Hair Care for Your Little Ones

    by eco18

    When I brought my son home from the hospital, there was no question as to what I would use for baths—it was Johnson’s No More Tears. Somewhat naïve, it was really the only children’s brand I was aware of. Of…Read More

  • Pet of the Month: Trixie Belle

    by eco18

    Trixie Belle is a Chow-Chow (pin yin = puffy lion dog) who was rescued in February 2007 by New Yorkers for Companion Animals and now lives in New Jersey with her adoptive parents. Chows  are one of the five oldest…Read More

  • Jobs and Training for Indigenous Peoples

    by eco18

    Australia boasts a proud and ancient native population, whose roots in this remarkable brown land trace back to the first migrations of human beings from the cradle of humanity. Among the men and women of this ancient migration, a young…Read More

  • What’s For Snack?

    by eco18

    Have you ever walked down the snack aisle of a grocery store and wondered “what’s the point?” The aisles are littered with junk food that I would rather not get my kids started on. Don’t get me wrong, I let…Read More

  • Renovating Buildings Sustainably

    by eco18

    Hi there–your resident architect here! I had a lot of questions about a few things on my previous post about LEED Certified Buildings: the Two-Minute Tour. I recently gave a speech at the Tri-State American Institute of Architects Conference. I…Read More

  • Color Your Halloween Green

    by eco18

    When I think about how I celebrated Halloween as a child I’m reminded of the amazing costumes my mom made for my brother and me. Store bought costumes were never an option in our house, and many of the costumes…Read More

  • Convenient, Green Products for Mom

    by eco18

    I’ve never heard of a mom who is not busy. Whether you work full-time and come home to take care of your family, or if you are home full-time, there’s no such thing as a mom with time to spare.…Read More

  • DIY Stamps

    by eco18

    As with the potato, common household items can serve another purpose before they’re bound for the garbage can: a stamp. Celery: After the edible stalks are cut off, the end resembles a rose. Dry it out with the cut side…Read More