Awareness

With the theme, “Wear Blue and a Mask, Too,” this year marks the 27th anniversary of the creation of Men’s Health Week, a celebration that takes place every year since 1994 during June and before Father’s Day. Whether for dad, a friend, your…Read More

With evidence piling up about the damaging effects of environmental factors on food, protecting our food chain supplies, all the way from the production, processing, distribution, and consumption is one of the challenges of the race to combating climate change.…Read More

Since June is a month dedicated to raising awareness about the need to protect our children, at Eco18 we wanted to touch on a topic that often gets overlooked. As the UNICEF states, “All children have the right to survive and thrive. Yet, children…Read More

Today is International Day for Biological Diversity and a call to all world communities to reexamine their relationship with nature. With the theme, “We’re part of the solution,” the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) chose this year’s subject to give continuation to the momentum…Read More

If you, or someone you know, have experienced severe fatigue and sleep problems, you might be familiar with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS). This serious, long-term illness affects up to 2.5 million Americans, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (DCD).  ME/CFS International…Read More

Today is the last day of the month, and at eco18 we wanted to end with a note of appreciation for all social workers who help families and individuals access critical services for their everyday lives. Especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, social workers’ role…Read More

Mom and Pop Businesses are at the heart of the local communities they serve, establishing close relationships with the people of the neighborhoods. Additionally, small businesses generate the majority of jobs in the U.S. In 2019, this industry produced 1.5 million…Read More

This article was guest written by Jane Marsh. Of all of the resources on Earth, water is one of the most valuable. It makes up 70% of the planet, and only 3% of that is fresh water that humans can…Read More

Although it’s not considered a Federal holiday, the National Freedom of Information Day was created as a reminder of the importance of transparency in the American government, as well as people’s right to be informed. It was also meant to…Read More

Electric bikes have gained popularity in recent years, especially in highly populated cities like New York City, where in 2020 the state legalized the use of this great form of transportation. While the reasons to choose an e-bike might vary,…Read More