Sierra Winters

Happy National Coffee Day! Coffee is a commodity that millions of people cannot imagine living without. It is a pick-me-up for office workers and tired parents, a focal point of social gatherings, and an ingredient offering a wide range of…Read More

National Farm Animals Awareness Week is observed the third week of each September. Not only is it designed to support the humane treatment of animals, but it also stimulates conversation around the potential to make a variety of farming practices…Read More

Sierra Winters is a regular contributor to eco18. For this month’s edition of 18 Questions, she shares her experiences on Bike & Build’s “Drift West” trip, an 800-mile cycling journey from Portland, Oregon, to Bellingham, Washington. In addition to the…Read More

It is no secret that heat waves have been scorching the United States this summer. No region has been left untouched, and major records are seemingly broken every week. Of course, this is not just an American problem; experts estimate…Read More

Did you know that every September, Americans get to celebrate Better Breakfast Month? It’s the perfect opportunity to start heeding that old adage, “Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, and dinner like a pauper”! After all, research…Read More

You may have seen recent headlines and research documenting how extreme weather catastrophes, malnutrition, pollution, and increased exposure to saltwater (a direct result of rising sea levels) are affecting Bangladeshi women’s sexual and reproductive health. Other climate-related risk factors include…Read More

Stephanie Karadzhov began Sophisticated Florals after working in a greenhouse where she was required to spray chemicals extensively. Now, she grows flowers and greenery using organic methods, and she sells her arrangements at her own downtown storefront, at Cobblestone Farmers…Read More

How many cans of beans, flour bags, and kombucha bottles do you go through each year? How many empty bottles of laundry detergent do you recycle, and how many used tubes of toothpaste do you throw out? According to the…Read More

Are you a single woman who works hard at your job, who is reliable, and who gives your best daily? Even if you aren’t, you surely know someone who is.  In fact, statistically, you’re more likely to work alongside a…Read More

Did you know that July is National Watermelon Month? This juicy red fruit can be enjoyed throughout the summer and is a staple at pool parties and beach coolers. Sure, you can find watermelon at just about any grocery store,…Read More