Lauren Verini

To many of us, our office is like our second home, with the average working professional in the U.S. spending upwards of 44 hours or more a week at work. Since we spend so much time at work, it’s important…Read More

Composting is an easy way to recycle food scraps, yard trimmings, coffee grinds, egg shells and saw dust, among other things, while turning them into a fertilizer rich in nutrients that can be used to enhance gardens, lawns and potted…Read More

1. What is your name (and age)? Michael Clayton, 29 years old 2. What is your occupation? Professional football player, I’m a wide receiver for the New York Giants. 3. Do you have a “green” memory growing up? As a child I remember…Read More

Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter. -Martin Luther King Jr. Today is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, also known as MLK Day of Service. Every third Monday in January we celebrate…Read More

Celebrities get a lot of attention from the media and most of the times it’s focuses on the negative, such as the latest scandal or slip up—or things that just have no relevance to anything. Whether they like it or…Read More

The temperatures have dropped and if you haven’t gotten sick yet, there is a chance you might soon. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), cold and flu season can start as early as October and last as late…Read More

After all of the holiday decorations come down, presents have been unwrapped and leftovers have been stored away in the fridge, its time to put on your party hats and ring in 2012. With the end of each year and…Read More

It’s always important to give back, especially during the holidays, and recently eco18 had the chance to rub elbows with the stars at an event to benefit the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The event was held at Build-a-Bear in…Read More

Have you ever had a case of puppy love? I don’t mean when you fall in love with someone as kid, rather an adorable little puppy. It’s impossible to resist those furry little faces, puppy eyes and their playful spirit.…Read More

The holidays are filled with festive parties, delicious treats and beautifully wrapped presents. It’s everyone’s favorite time of the year but its important to remember what the true spirit of the holidays are all about–giving.  Even for those of us…Read More