SUSTAINABLE LIVING

Let HomeGrown.org Into Your Home What comes to mind when you hear the word “homegrown”? Some people might picture a farm while others might think of baking and cooking from scratch. I envision of a sense of community and togetherness,…Read More

My son is going to be four years old next week– that means a birthday party! This will be our first “kid birthday party.” Usually we stick to family and close friends, which means I can keep the party eco-friendly…Read More

Sometimes just plain flowers don’t quite get the job done when it comes to decorating. Here are some ideas for using what’s plentiful–fruits and vegetables–to help you create the perfect centerpiece, place cards or spooky addition to your next party!…Read More

When I brought my son home from the hospital, there was no question as to what I would use for baths—it was Johnson’s No More Tears. Somewhat naïve, it was really the only children’s brand I was aware of. Of…Read More

This post was originally written by Leesa Raab. It was updated by the eco18 staff on October 14, 2020. Halloween might be my favorite holiday. I love everything about it – the feeling of the crisp air, coming up with…Read More

A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to go to SuperZoo, a trade show for the pet industry that was held in Las Vegas. I have attended a number of trade shows in my time but this was the…Read More

Trixie Belle is a Chow-Chow (pin yin = puffy lion dog) who was rescued in February 2007 by New Yorkers for Companion Animals and now lives in New Jersey with her adoptive parents. Chows  are one of the five oldest…Read More

Australia boasts a proud and ancient native population, whose roots in this remarkable brown land trace back to the first migrations of human beings from the cradle of humanity. Among the men and women of this ancient migration, a young…Read More

We, the editors at eco18.com, have decided to chronicle our travels and highlight some of the green aspects in various cities. Please feel free to submit city ideas and information for upcoming Green City features. I visited Seattle, WA, for the…Read More

We, the editors at eco18.com, have decided to chronicle our travels and highlight some of the green aspects in various cities. Please feel free to submit city ideas and information for upcoming Green City features. Encinitas is a coastal town…Read More