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The winter holidays – Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa – are just around the corner, and while we’re all getting in the holiday spirit, it’s a perfect time to think about the ways to help create peace and unity in this…Read More

Each month we ask a new eco-maven 18 questions about his or her life, occupation, and advice for other like-minded people. This month we connected with Natalie Slater, a mommy, blogger, Chicagoan, cookbook author and hardcore vegan! 1.What is your…Read More

Happy (early) Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving is all about giving thanks, spending time with family and gathering around the table for a warm, hearty meal. For all of you non-meat eaters, we know how difficult it can be to have a relaxing…Read More

With November being National Vegan Month, we’ve found that a lot of people think that vegans live on twigs and berries! With that not being true, we thought we’d put together a list of vegan alternatives to everyday ingredients to…Read More

The number of children in the world looking for a happy home is heartbreaking. In the U.S. alone there are more than 100,000 kids in foster care waiting to be adopted, ranging in age from less than a year to…Read More

It’s National Sandwich Day! Who doesn’t love a good, hearty sandwich? We thought it’d be fun to roundup a list of the team here at eco18’s favorite sandwiches! I don’t often eat sandwiches, but when I do, I always go for the…Read More

Trick or treat! We’re a sucker for treats here at eco18, especially when they’re a healthier version of  the snacks that are usually handed out around this time of year. Surf Sweets Gummies Who doesn’t love gummies? They’re fruity and…Read More

On September 4th, California’s State Senate approved the ban of microbeads. Micro..what? For those of you who don’t know what microbeads are, take a look in your shower or medicine cabinet. If you have any “exfoliant” products (unless, they’re all-natural or…Read More

Hello, we are eco18 and we are snackaholics! Here in the eco18 office, snack time is all the time. In honor of Celiac Disease Awareness Month, we thought we’d round up a few of our favorite gluten free snacks! All…Read More

I love living in New York City, but around this time of year I start to miss the places where I grew up and went to college – Long Island and upstate New York. The beautiful, lush trees full of…Read More