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- Though it may hurt her credibility, Olivia Zaleski has never hugged a tree. In fact, she can’t remember the last time she even climbed a tree. Living in New York City, Olivia finds trees hard to come by and prefers the relative ease and splinter-free safety of playground jungle gyms and municipally maintained monkey bars.
Urban backdrop aside, Olivia cares deeply for our planet’s plight. As Eco-Chick’s Managing Editor, she aims to expose and promote “greener options.” Her ultimate goal: to inspire responsible choices.
In addition to Eco-Chick, Olivia writes for green-living authority Treehugger.com and Hearst Magazines’ TheDailyGreen.com Her weekly syndicated column Enviro-Mental: Going Green without Going Crazy is one of the most popular blogs on the Huffington Post, repeatedly breaking over 80,000 unique page views.
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Organic Soy Nail Polish Remover
Have you ever wondered what exactly goes into that bottle of nail polish remover? Have you asked–while chocking on the sharp stench of noxious aroma–“is this stuff safe?” If so, then you’re not alone. Priti Organic Spa owner, Kim D’amato, wondered the same and thus created Priti Soy Based Polish Remover, a acetone free and [...]
Green Schools 101
Green schools are inarguably the right decision for our children and the environment. Though up-front costs are higher, green buildings save enough in operation and maintenance expenses to pay for their original construction in a matter of months. The money saved on energy bills (the annual energy savings from a single green school is generally [...]
Under The Canopy Organic Bedding Giveaway
Check it out! Under the Canopy, our favorite ecofashion and organic cotton bath ‘n bedding co. is offering one lucky Eco Chick reader a gorgeous organic cotton bedspread—for free!
Earth Grove in stem (green) and white.
Garden Shadow in white eyelet.
Shimmering Vine in vanilla with gold accent.
Breezy Leaf in vanilla, soft pink and rye.
Brand new from [...]
Fashion Fixture: Theory Ellissa Trench
Spruce tailoring meets functional yet form-flattering fit. The trench coat, or trenchcoat, is a true statement in sophisticated style. An enduring symbol of modern elegance, it has wrapped the famous frames of fashion icons from Audrey Hepburn to Gwyneth Paltrow to uber-it-girl Sienna Miller.
Now us eco-chicks can get in on the trench-trend with the [...]
Under the Canopy Sale
We spend one third (that’s 33.3333 . . . percent) of our entire life “in bed” (disregard promiscuous college students). Yet, the importance of healthy bedding is often overlooked, considered excessive and far too expensive. Yes, some bedding items (i.e. the throw pillow) are unnecessary, but soft, cozy, non-toxic bedding is a must.
Luckily, [...]
WORLD OF WASTE: America’s Mass Consumption in Images
WORLD OF WASTE: America’s Mass Consumption in Images
Look at this image.
Photo by Chris Jordan.
Pan out . . .
Photo by Chris Jordan.
Pan out a little more . . .
Chris Jordan. Plastic Bottles, 2007. 60×120″
That right there, is 2,000,000 plastic bottles. The amount of plastic bottles Americans throw out every five minutes.
Welcome to the work [...]
Paperless Payment
Did you know: the majority of Americans do their banking by snail mail? Yes, the most common US payment method is the handwritten check, stuffed in an envelope and stamped with 39 cents . . . or is it 41 these days?
This is silly. Not only is the paper check outdated it’s also a [...]
Stop Incessant Phone Book Deliveries
Who can deny, the unsolicited distribution of phone books is absolutely absurd?
First of all, phone books are terrible for the environment. Just consider the massive amount of energy consumed for their production and distribution. 540 million are doled out every year. And even though many are 40% post-consumer recycled, phone books still require enormous [...]
Because Mother Earth is a Woman
Ok, ok, I’ll admit it. Mother’s Day was born from the corporate strategists at Hallmark, but who wants to be a grinch . . . especially when it comes to your mother, the woman who gave you life and . . . well . . . pretty much most of hers? I say, honor thy [...]
The Art of Dumpster Diving
For many, the thought of going near a smelly dumpster, let alone touching, wearing or using the contents from inside of a dumpster is dirty, if not completely revolting. I say it’s wonderful!
Ok, ok, rewind. Though I have never riffled through the trash myself, I must admit to having tremendous respect for those who [...]
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