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As with the potato, common household items can serve another purpose before they’re bound for the garbage can: a stamp. Celery: After the edible stalks are cut off, the end resembles a rose. Dry it out with the cut side…Read More

A few days ago I visited the Manhattan School for Children (PS 333, K-8) on 93rd & Amsterdam to see their rooftop greenhouse. It was a spectacular and magical space comprised of stations with crazy algae growing in tanks, beautiful…Read More

Eco aspects are a growing trend in modern weddings. You may think that, in general, the big parties that surround weddings create unnecessary waste, but brides and bridegrooms alike are doing their best to keep the environment top of mind…Read More

If there is one thing that my 3 ½ year old has always loved, it’s doing arts and crafts projects. An entire wall of our playroom is dedicated to his artwork. Lately, I’ve been looking for ways to reuse items…Read More

September is Library Card Sign Up Month, which really hit home for me, especially in this economy. This is the time when the American Library Association and libraries across the country remind parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles that a library…Read More

While unemployment hovers around 10% nationwide, much of the news relating to employment in general is quite depressing. But eco18 is here to show you that the employment news isn’t all bleak! In fact, many of the hottest jobs right…Read More

Wheatgrass is known for its nutritional benefits, but it also benefits the home – it’s pretty, adds a pop of color to your decor and brings the outside in. It’s popular to use in the springtime around Easter for decoration,…Read More

According to About.com, 18%-20% of the heat seeping out of your home escapes through your windows. Luckily, there’s a way to curb this loss without hiring a contractor or ordering entire new windows. Here is eco18’s guide to weatherproofing your…Read More

When my son was just a baby, I remember seeing a commercial for Clorox Anywhere Spray where the mom sprayed the cleaner on the tray of her child’s highchair while the child was sitting in it.  Obviously, the marketing message…Read More

Starting from the ground up is always a good place to begin. Laying flooring gives you an opportunity to lay the ground work for the rest of your home, as it lets you carve out the look and feel and…Read More