It feels like New York City is the capital of noise. Car horns are constantly blaring, trying to outdo the sirens that periodically pierce the air. The apartment next to you is reverberating music. The bar down the street expels drunk people hooting and hollering...
Green sea turtles could possibly have their extinction risk level officially changed from “endangered” to “threatened” after two extensive surveys have shown that the gentle marine creatures are beginning to bounce back from near extinction. The photogenic green sea turtles were designated as “endangered” in...
Everyone raise a glass and cheers to these eco-friendly wineries because today we are celebrating National Wine Day! To celebrate one of our favorite holidays, we want to tell you a little bit about some of the eco-friendliest wineries in the US. From California to Long Island, these wines...
As the concern for our environment continues to grow daily, it is so important to instill eco-friendly habits in the youth in order to create the conscious change that our Earth so desperately needs. Ana Humphrey took action in her Virginia hometown by founding Watershed...
The earth holds fresh water beneath its surface, but it is being used faster than it is being replenished. Society lives off groundwater, which is our main source of drinking water. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reports that the average American family of four uses...
Happy National Wildlife Day! Founded by Conservationist and Animal Expert Colleen Paige, National Wildlife Day was created to honor the legendary Steve Irwin and to build awareness for the numerous endangered animals, both nationally and globally, that desperately need our help. Today is a day...
There’s no denying it—we’re living in an age where more is more and where “stuff” signifies social standing. While it’s important to take a step back and evaluate what you actually need versus what you want, there is also no shame in the shopping game....
How much do we really know about the water we drink? There are over 2,100 known toxins that may be contaminating our tap water- some being toxic enough to lead to serious illnesses. The only way to protect ourselves and ensure that our water is...
Here at eco18, we work to be the most conscious consumers possible. More often than not, consumers give little to no thought about the brand behind the product, or the morals behind the brand. And when it comes to water bottles, to us it only...
Believe it or not, it’s that time of year again! Yes, World Water Week (Aug. 27-Sept. 1) is almost upon us. It’s organized by the Stockholm International Water Institute and is the annual focal point for the globe’s water issues. Thousands of individuals from all...