eco-mavens

This month, we are bringing back to our eco-maven’s section Kamut International founder and regenerative organic agriculture visionary Dr. Robert “Bob” M. Quinn, who has dedicated his life to promoting the philosophy of “food as medicine” as a means of incentivizing…Read More

The Energy Observer, the world’s first zero-emission vessel dedicated to testing technological solutions for low-carbon energy production, recently docked in the New York City harbor to display its groundbreaking looks and, most importantly, to attest to the exciting possibilities for…Read More

Have you ever visited a farmers’ market and wondered about all the behind-the-scenes work required to pull the event off, week after week? Kaitlyn Breedlove has the answers. As the Market Manager for the Durham Farmers’ Market in North Carolina,…Read More

While most of us work indoors, often at desk jobs, others are intimately connected with nature every day. Meet Keith Gonzalez, who has worked as a crew leader for the Conservation Corps in Colorado and now works as a crew…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

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

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

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

Don Maloney can often be found at farmers markets in Phoenix serving up plant-based, soy-free, and gluten-free street food. His sandwiches, tacos, and donuts are not only delicious, but they are also inventive and sustainable for the body and planet…Read More

Cultivated meat refers to genuine animal cells grown in a laboratory setting to produce a protein product similar to or identical to traditional meat. The field is relatively new, garnering international attention, praise, controversy, and skepticism. For this month’s edition…Read More