Times are changing for the better! With information so readily available to the public, everyday citizens such as yourself now have the ability to voice your desire to know exactly what you are buying and surrounding yourself with. And with this demand for transparency, California...
When you think of eco-friendly practices in your home, you may think of energy-efficient kitchen appliances or insulated windows before your thoughts turn to the garage door. But you shouldn’t leave garage doors out! Eco-friendly practices in choosing garage doors are as important as they...
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....
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...
How lucky are we that we get to live in and raise our children in a world with such exponential beauty as the home we call earth? What with social media, technology and so much more, it’s important to remind ourselves and our children to...
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...
In becoming more and more aware of the looming dangers of plastics, toxicities and other harmful chemicals embedded in the products we use daily, it’s important to recognize and reconsider what products we choose to use for the future, and most importantly—what products (and ingredients)...
A breakfast staple, eggs are enjoyed in different forms across the globe as a delicious and nutritious morning meal. But with health conscious lifestyles on the rise, it’s important to take a look at eggs from all perspectives. So what’s the truth behind the egg?...
Happy Earth Day! This past weekend the Eco18 team attended the annual NYC’s Green Festival which took place at the Javits Convention Center. The event is always a great place to talk with companies, brands, services and non-profits that came together to continue to educate about “Green...
Photo Credit: Michael Kravit The eco18 team recently returned from the world’s largest natural product event, the 36th Annual Natural Products Expo West trade show in Anaheim, CA. There were over 3,000 exhibitors and some 77,000 attendees—quite an experience! Natural Products Expo West is the preeminent show...