Heroines for the Planet: Avery Dennison’s Sustainability Leader Helen Sahi
Heroine for the Planet Helen Sahi, Avery Dennison’s Senior Director of Sustainability. “By nature surfers are environmentalists,” John Moore, co-founder of surfing legend Kelly Slater’s new Kering-backed surf-lifestyle brand Outerknown said in a panel on sustainability that Eco-Chick attended at this year’s Fashion, Culture and Design conference. It stands to reason that…
Heroines for the Planet: Tea Expert and Climate Change Scientist Selena Ahmed
"I am particularly inspired by the immense ecological knowledge of some of the individuals in the forest-dwelling communities that I work that links them to the natural world."
My Eco Chick Wedding: Ethical Bridal Gowns by Leila Hafzi
Hafzi wanted to help shift the perception of Nepal and raise awareness of artisan communities there; employ and empower women and teach them highly specialized skills.
Eco-Chick Tested: Inlight Organic Skincare for a Glowing Complexion
Clean beauty for Eco-Chick is quite rigorous: It means a non-toxic product that is made without a list of sketchy ingredients linked to harmful health effects from cancer, hormone disruption, to skin irritation. So, when we bring a product to you, that means we’ve not only used the product consistently, but…
Natural Shampoo in Refillable, Reusable Bottles: YES!
We go to great lengths to tote and refill our re-usable water bottles everywhere, but why don’t most of us (ahem, me) re-think how we’re using and consuming shampoo, conditioner and body washes? I was pretty alarmed to learn that 80,000 plastic shampoo bottles wind up in the ocean every year…
Why You Should Invest in Organic Bedding
When it comes to getting healthy, many of us look to the gym and a cleaner diet. That can mean eating more organic fruits and veggies. But there are other ways to think about being organically healthy. One less obvious way to treat your body and the earth better is…
Luxe Meets Eco at Hotel Felix: A Charming Chicago Stay for the Conscious Traveller
Earlier this year, my (now) fiance Bryan and I traveled to Chicago for a fun weekend wedding and had the pleasure of staying at the most charming boutique hotel Chicago has to offer, Hotel Felix. Chicago’s first Silver LEED certified hotel, I found Hotel Felix to be equal parts luxurious and…
Cameron’s Coffee BetterBrew Eco Pods: Delicious, Ethical Java and No K-Cup Waste
Biodegradable pods and ethically produced coffee: Delish.
Need to Do Tiny Loads of Wash (Saving Serious Water Too)? Actress Malin Akerman Shows How
LG's new Pedestal machine is ideal for mini-loads!
The Perfect Rug Offers Custom-Sized, All-Natural, (and Super Affordable!) Floor Coverings
I wound up going with a very earthy rug both in color and texture: The Sahara Beachwood.