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According to an article in the Packaging Digest, there seems to be a new development in the material that is used in food packaging. It seems that the Department of Science and Technology-Industrial Technology Development Institute has come up with…Read More

Instead of Governors Ball being remembered as the music festival where Axl Rose decided to show up on time, attendees will recall it as “Mud Ball 2013”. Tropical storm Andrea ascended up the east coast with a downpour of rain…Read More

On Tuesday, NYC Mayor Mike Bloomberg unveiled the $20 billion+ plan to shore up New York City in the face of climate change. The plan, part of PlaNYC, will ensure New York City is shored up further in the event…Read More

If you’re planning on spending a lot of time in the woods this summer, it’s always good to brush up on a few safety tips. Even though bear attacks are rare in North America, you can never be too cautious.…Read More

Last week Mario Batali and Bill Telepan submitted an Op-Ed piece to the New York Daily News on the topic of fracking. You may recall an article we did last year breaking down the topic of hydrofracking, which is a…Read More

As more people are becoming educated on green issues, more and more children and young adults are also starting to learn about these important issues and are wanting to do their part to help make a difference. While it may…Read More

Each month we will ask a new eco-maven 18 questions about his or her life, occupation and advice for other like-minded people. This month we were able to sit down with stand-up comedian and cast member of the new MTV…Read More

A relatively unknown crisis that affects certain crops and consequently our food supply is getting worse now and within the next few years. And this crisis is related to the diminishing population of a small insect, the honeybee. Since the…Read More

We here at eco18.com had a great weekend celebrating the Earth with all of the various Earth Day events that were taking place throughout the city. From Battery Park City, to Union Square to Grand Central Station–there was so much…Read More

April 22, 1970 was the first celebrated Earth Day. Inspired by Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson, 20 million people worldwide–including myself–decided it was time the environment and the planet got some recognition and protection. Earth Day originated in my home town…Read More