SUSTAINABLE LIVING

You may have heard about the big news regarding the small tube inside the toilet paper roll back in 2010. Scott Naturals was going au natural–nothing in the middle; not even the spindle. Kimberly Clark, the makers of Scott Naturals…Read More

Above is a common Yoga standing pose called Warrior I.  This pose reminds me that I’m stronger than I think. We all have the days that we feel weaker, less inspired or perhaps we just forget that all the gusto…Read More

Hi there–your resident architect here! I had a lot of questions about a few things on my previous post about LEED Certified Buildings: the Two-Minute Tour. I recently gave a speech at the Tri-State American Institute of Architects Conference. I…Read More

Each year, pink reminders can be seen on national landmarks and lapels alike, from the George Washington Bridge in NYC lit up with shimmering pink lights to the pink ribbons sported by survivors and advocates everywhere. It’s a very visual…Read More

When I was pregnant with my daughter, like most parents to be, I spent hours with my good friend, “Dr. Google,” looking for advice and information on how to best care for my child. I was particularly interested in diet,…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. What do you think of when…Read More

Now that Fall is here, you might be looking for a few new pieces to add to your wardrobe. It’s not always easy to find clothes and accessories that fit the season’s trends and are eco-friendly. Although we were pleasantly…Read More

When I think about how I celebrated Halloween as a child I’m reminded of the amazing costumes my mom made for my brother and me. Store bought costumes were never an option in our house, and many of the costumes…Read More

It’s much easier said than done to exercise while away for work or on vacation. But that’s why we’re here, right? To tell you how it’s done. Eco18 breaks it down for you, so all you have to do is……Read More

Tailgate for Team Green! Coming from a Big Ten school, the turning of the leaves and regression of humidity signal something more than autumn, they mean the start to another exciting football season. Now, my Illini don’t always end up…Read More