Sierra Winters

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

Richard Angino owns Third Wave Housing and strives to make multifamily housing units more accessible to lower-income people. His work involves both the development of new buildings and the renovation of historic buildings. He also helps run Folks for Good…Read More

Sustainable fashion begins with limiting our clothing purchases to only that which we need and that which brings us true joy. But fashion aficionados need not fear; by spending money mindfully and intentionally, we can support our communities and mitigate…Read More

Artificial intelligence (AI) systems have sparked much debate in 2023 with their revolutionary and futuristic capabilities. Many fear the loss of jobs and creativity as AI becomes increasingly skilled at writing cohesive works of fiction and non-fiction alike. On the…Read More

Happy National Cheese Day! From pizzas to mac n’ cheese, from butter paneer to Bombay toasties, from queso fundido to quesadillas, we humans love our cheese. Over many, many centuries, culinary cultures around the world have perfected their own unique…Read More

In the past few years, concern has grown regarding PFAS (per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances, otherwise known as “forever chemicals”), rampant in consumer products ranging from mattresses and Gore-Tech jackets to menstrual underwear and perfumes. These chemicals have been around since…Read More

Gone are the days of PFAS-laden takeout containers piling up in your kitchen during a busy work week. Gone are the days of breaking down cardboard pizza boxes and wedging them into your trash can. Gone are the days of…Read More

Crystal Dreisbach is the founder and CEO of Don’t Waste Durham, a nonprofit organization dedicated to relieving the planet and its people of one of the biggest burdens of our time: trash. Don’t Waste Durham specializes in implementing systemic change…Read More

You know what they say: “April showers bring May flowers.” But April showers also bring strawberries, broad beans, mustard greens, garlic, artichokes, cabbage, and rhubarb! It is no wonder that we celebrate National Salad Month in May. Today, we explore…Read More

The last Wednesday of every April marks “Stop Food Waste Day,” an observance we frequently discuss here at eco18. In the past, we’ve given you tips to cut down on food waste and celebrated a youth advocate focused on funding…Read More