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You may think of Farmers’ Markets as places to get fresh local, organic and sustainable foods and you would be right, but they are so much more. These markets exist all over the US; to find one near you visit…Read More

Frames are one of the most versatile items when it comes to decorating. Originally used to showcase art and photos, the current trend is to frame more unexpected items, sometimes with a utilitarian effect. These framed creations can be made…Read More

Eating out during the workday is expensive, and quite frankly not that healthy. With a little preparation and effort, you will find that bringing a healthy and tasty lunch to work is not all that difficult. Eco18’s essentials: Craving sweets?…Read More

In the middle “R” in Reduce, Reuse, Recycle doesn’t just mean using a towel twice before you throw it in the wash. It also applies to using previously owned goods as an alternative to sending them to a landfill and…Read More

This post was originally published on August 4th, 2011 by Nick Livermore and was updated on July 30, 2020 by the eco18 team. We all remember reading about the trend in the beer industry’s move towards cans and the thorough…Read More

“Taken over a long period of time, agility of the body will not cease, and the years are lengthened to those of the Immortal Fairies.” – Li Shi Zhen  A request I get asked over and over at my lectures…Read More

If you’re in the process of going green, then it always helps to have your spouse on board. Sometimes that’s not such an easy task, but if you think about all the different approaches you can take, it becomes much…Read More

Anyone perusing the liquor aisle recently will surely have noticed the increasing number of organic spirits and liqueurs that are emerging. So what’s all the fuss about, and why should you pay extra? Well, the answer is simple. An organic…Read More

All too often, I visit a friend’s house or go somewhere and the whole time I am there all I can think about is how hot it is. Is their AC broken? When I thought about it, AC is horrendously…Read More

Many of us are looking for new ways to save the world. We do this by saving energy, producing less waste and reusing everyday products. Innovators around the world have developed solutions to help us with these goals, but some…Read More