SUSTAINABLE LIVING

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

I’ve never heard of a mom who is not busy. Whether you work full-time and come home to take care of your family, or if you are home full-time, there’s no such thing as a mom with time to spare.…Read More

I think the old phrase “No Pain, No Gain” expired at the turn of the millennium. And it definitely has no place in the practice of yoga! I confess, I see more faces of distress in my yoga classes than…Read More

In today’s world there are so many people who are having trouble snoozing that it is important to do what we can to make our bed the most comfortable and enjoyable place it can be—and that includes eliminating chemicals and…Read More

With the average office worker spending upwards of 40 hours a week at a desk, most efforts on improving the office atmosphere are quite unremarkable. Since everyone can’t work in a dream office, we give you some affordable and practical…Read More

As with the potato, common household items can serve another purpose before they’re bound for the garbage can: a stamp. Celery: After the edible stalks are cut off, the end resembles a rose. Dry it out with the cut side…Read More

Since having my first child almost four years ago, I always thought of eco-friendly clothing as being synonymous with organic clothing. While organic clothing is eco-friendly, there are other types of clothing that are also considered eco-friendly. A broader definition…Read More

Twice a year, just like clockwork, allergy season comes around—spring and fall—the dreaded allergies strike. I remember a time when I first moved to New York, I wondered what all the fuss was about. Never one to suffer the runny…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. Indiana. While perhaps it’s not…Read More

In just a few weeks my husband and I will be taking our children on an airplane for the first time. To say I’m nervous would be an understatement. Many adults are afraid to fly and have a difficult time…Read More