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“Non-GMO” is a popular buzz term right now, especially in the natural products arena, and rightfully so. But while many natural product companies are joining forces with the Non-GMO Project to make it known that their food has not been…Read More

Well, with over 1,450 exhibitors to choose from, it was tough to narrow it down to 18, as well as impossible to visit every booth. So, rather than feature the more established brands, we thought we would bring you the…Read More

“The Challenge aims to raise awareness about conscious living, informed consumption, and the collective impact of individual actions, as well as empower students with actionable steps for their own lives,” said Erin Schrode, 20, Project Green Challenge Program Director and…Read More

We at eco18.com were really excited to learn that New York City recently got approval to adopt a new “transit system,” as a bike share system will be implemented next year. This is basically ZipCar for cyclists, as those who…Read More

Seems more fitting now than ever to discuss the planting of trees.  For those whom have been affected by fires in Texas and California or those who have incurred damage from floods in Louisiana, Vermont and NY—nature has uprooted many…Read More

When I meet someone for the first time and I tell them I live in Downtown New York, the inevitable question is, “Where were you on 9/11?”. Ten years ago I was sitting in a cab at the traffic lights…Read More

To many in this country, public transportation is something that one doesn’t think of taking or rarely sees on the streets of their community. Take Los Angels, Dallas, Houston and the Ft. Lauderdale/Miami area of Florida to name a few…Read More

The people of the Catskills are certainly putting Irene to bed with a spirit of community that really comes into its own when disaster hits. I realize that many other communities up and down the Northeast are doing the same,…Read More

When you think about airlines or air travel you don’t necessarily associate it with green travel. But there have been some encouraging strides made by the airline industry to go green, well, somewhat. When you travel domestically, in economy class…Read More

I had the opportunity to sit down and chat with author Scott Meyer about everything from his childhood, to his particular shade of green, to his most recent book: “The City Homesteader: Self-Sufficiency on Any Square Footage.” The book covers…Read More