Lauren Verini

In September 2011, we were excited to learn that New York City was going to be inducting a bike share program, much like other cities have already done including Boston, Denver and Portland. After much anticipation, the bike share officially…Read More

At eco18, we are always looking for alternative, more natural approaches and solutions to everyday problems, especially when it comes to our health. Acupuncture was one such treatment that we wanted to learn more about. While many people question 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. This month, we spoke with A-List actress, green mom and Co-Founder of The Honest Company, Jessica Alba, about…Read More

Some of us love a cup of coffee as a mid-afternoon treat, while others like (me!) depend on it to wake up in the morning. Whether you’re an avid coffee drinker like myself or not, you may appreciate another take…Read More

After many months of searching and signing up for rescue groups, we found Chowder online at the NYC ASPCA. We had a good feeling that we could give Chowder a forever home. He’s got a ton of energy and lots…Read More

The Jersey Shore is a special place where year after year, people spend their summers with loved ones building sand castles on the beach, playing games on the boardwalk, riding the rides and eating cotton candy and funnel cake. It’s…Read More

As parents, the essence of our job is to protect our children. To shield them from the harsh realities of life as best we can.  But in today’s crazy world, you can’t so much as turn on the TV or…Read More

As more people are becoming educated on green issues, more and more children and young adults are also starting to learn about these important issues and are wanting to do their part to help make a difference. While it may…Read More

Penny is an eccentric and super friendly English bulldog. She loves constant affection and attention, and doesn’t understand why everyone that walks by her doesn’t give her a big hug (I don’t really understand that either – with that face…Read More

Every day it seems there is a new diet everyone is talking about that’s claims to be better than all the rest and promises to make you skinny. While fad diets come and go, veganism seems to be here to…Read More