Awareness

One single tree can produce up to 260 pounds of oxygen per year. The more we use paper products though, that number diminishes. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the United States alone uses 69 million tons of paper and…Read More

It’s beer season! Just kidding, every season is beer season, but it is National Beer Day! We’ve explored vegan friendly beers, gluten free beer and liquors, but we thought we’d dig a little bit deeper into the world of cold,…Read More

The American Red Cross, founded by Clara Barton in Washington, D.C. on May 21, 1881, has been and is the premier humanitarian organization in the United States and throughout the world by its other Red Cross networks. On her visit…Read More

Volunteering and giving back is a worthwhile and rewarding experience for many reasons. Most importantly, volunteering helps those in need. Furthermore, it provides the volunteer with a fulfilling experience that can change his/her outlook and help him/her grow as a…Read More

With today’s technology and the rise of smart phones, being ecologically friendly is becoming easier and easier. Delving into the world of green apps, here is a list of downloads to consider for living a greener lifestyle! Not only will these…Read More

This past Sunday, November 2, 2014, the 43rd TCS New York City Marathon took place. While the first New York City Marathon in 1970 was held entirely in Central Park with only 55 finishers, today the race stretches 26.2 miles…Read More

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we here at Eco18 decided to take part in this campaign to help increase awareness. We each took a moment to ourselves to reflect on what breast cancer means to each one of…Read More

Cell phones have transformed from a luxury into a necessity for the people of today’s generation. Children are starting to use cell phones at increasingly younger ages and more adults are upgrading their flip phones to smartphones and encouraging their…Read More

Confusion began surfacing on social networks two weeks ago as newsfeeds were flooded with videos of people dumping ice water on their heads. Everyone questioned the purpose of this strange trend, but now it is well known that this viral…Read More

We all need iron in our diets. Whether it’s from red meat, leafy greens, or specifically made iron enriched granola bars-we have to get it somehow. There are a ton of individuals out there that suffer from iron deficiencies, but…Read More