Violence Against Women Act: The Other Cliff That Every Woman Should be Scared About
What is this, 1913? Even though yesterday was a day of records and firsts for women as the 113th Congress opened, the 112th Congress’s failure to renew the Violence Against Women Act loomed over the day. The Violence Against Women Act would have extended domestic violence protections to 30 million lesbian,…
Heroines for the Planet: Honoring a 'Force of Nature' and Rainforest Action Network's Leader Becky Tarbotton
Environmental heroine Rebecca Tarbotton died tragically on Wednesday, December 26th. Rebecca was the Executive Director of San Francisco-based environmental group Rainforest Action Network. “RAN is heartbroken by our loss of Becky, but we are committed to continuing the course that she set for us,” Nell Greenberg, the group’s spokeswoman, said. “Focusing…
Recycled Plastic Bodum Coffee Press
I had been wanting one for a while. A beautiful french press that I could call my own. My mornings aren’t quite right without my two cups of fair trade black coffee. So when I scored this Bodum coffee press made from 30 percent post-consumer plastic in a bad Santa gift game…
REFUSE Single Use Plastics with Susan Rockefeller's Stainless Steel Straws
REFUSE Stainless Steel Straws, available at SusanRockefeller.com After shooting our debut Heroines for the Planet video with Susan Rockefeller in her New York City home, we hung around for a bit and chitchatted with the filmmaker, ocean conservationist and jewelry designer. Before we said our goodbyes, Susan gave us each…
Healthy Holiday Breakout Solutions
Breakouts aren’t only for teenagers. This time of year is taxing on everyone’s skin. Stress, lack of sleep, or diet — caused by the end of year work load, final exams, last-minute shopping, picking from one too many celebratory spreads and cookie trays, or the in-laws coming to town — can…
Shara Porter Hand Printed and Vintage Bags and Clutches
Shara Porter gives new life to vintage accessories. Under her eponymous company, the designer makes her mark in “hand-printed fine found objects.” I visited Shara Porter’s booth at the Union Square Holiday Market this past Saturday while doing some Christmas shopping and a gorgeous navy blue vegan bag caught my…
Luxury Hybrid Leader Lexus Supports Environment and Education With Its Eco Challenge
Lexus is the luxury hybrid leader with five low-emission hybrid vehicles available. Since its very first Luxury hybrid in 2005, Lexus has helped advance the concept of sustainability without sacrifice. Eco-Chick had the opportunity to test drive the new Lexus ES at the ESPN Women + Sports Summit in Tucson, Arizona…
The ESPN Women + Sports Summit and the Global Ascendancy of Females
Eco Chick was invited by Lexus to attend the ESPN Women + Sports Summit at the Dove Mountain Ritz Carlton in Tucson, Arizona this past October. The Summit brought together influencers and leaders in the world of women and sports, and it was an unforgettable experience. I met so many inspirational women,…
Wrap Smarter: 10 Eco-Friendly Holiday Wrapping Ideas
VZWraps. An eco-friendly way to make gift-wrapping a cinch. We’re on a mission to help you do away with all of the waste and excess that surrounds the holidays. You can examine your foodprint — by reading this waste less food post — but we really hope you’ll resolve to…
Give Back With Blissoma Holistic Skincare's Season of Personal Caring Drive
Julie Longyear, the creative chemist and founder of Blissoma, is deeply grateful for her company’s success; it wasn’t too long ago that she relied on a pantry to help her survive during trying times. For an entire year after the economic collapse, donations from Julie’s neighborhood pantry bridged the gap…