Countdown Until Earth Day With Timepieces from Sprout Watches
Even though we honor the earth every day here at Eco Chick, we still cherish Earth Day. We can’t think of a better way to keep time and count down to the big day — which is April 22nd, by the way — than by wearing a sustainable and chic…
CBS’ EcoMedia: Turning Advertising Into an Engine for Social Change
What if the commercials we watch on television weren’t merely intended to entertain and lure? What if those same commercials transformed communities by creating jobs; supporting environmental, health and education initiatives; and saving taxpayers money? Sounds pretty dreamy, doesn’t it? Well, it’s happening right now. EcoMedia, a CBS-backed company, is…
Robin Wilson's New Healthy Home Bedding Collection Now in Bed, Bath & Beyond
Robin Wilson, previously featured as part of our Heroines for the Planet series, is one of our favorite healthy home experts. The interior decorator, with notable clients such as the Clintons and Kennedys, has shared plenty of tips with us on ways we can all make our homes healthier. (Robin was even kind enough to give…
Heroines for the Planet: Executive Producer of MAKERS.com Betsy West
Betsy West is the executive producer of the recently-launched MAKERS.com, an AOL/PBS-backed digital platform showcasing hundreds of inspiring video interviews from women of all generations. She’s the woman behind the camera asking questions, eliciting empowering stories from world-changing women. MAKERS.com is a first-ever initiative to catalog women’s stories of achievement on such…
Heroines for the Planet: Green Drinks NYC Founder Margaret Lydecker
Before Margaret Lydecker founded Green Drinks NYC in 2002, there wasn’t a place for Manhattan’s like-minded, eco-conscious professionals to get their networking on. Margaret changed that, and now many of us wouldn’t know what to do without her monthly events. Whether you’re a dedicated monthly green drinker or not, you’ve in all likelihood…
The Future of Renewable Energy
Did you know that enough sunlight falls on the earth every hour to power the entire planet for a year? With world energy use expected to increase 53 percent by 2035, it’s high time the world weans itself off of fossil fuels. In 2011, renewable energy outstripped the demand for…
Havaianas Sandals: There's a Pair for Everyone
Sandals by Havaianas are a Spring and Summertime staple in my closet — they’re comfortable, simple yet stylish, and last forever. I have several pairs that I’ve been wearing faithfully, season after season. I dress my Havaianas up and down with flip- flop abandon. One single pair can take me…
The Eating Disorder Epidemic: Why Israel’s Ban of Underweight Models is Important
I recovered from an eating disorder years ago. It was once a secret kept safely within the confines of close family members and dear friends. I was ashamed of my struggle, concerned I’d be judged, and it wasn’t something I had any interest in broadcasting. My eating disorder was an…
DIY Removable and Reusable Wallcovering: A Renter's Dream
I’m sort of obsessed with the entryway to my modestly sized Brooklyn apartment. Sure, it’s pretty small, but there are so many good things about it — a high ceiling and two large closets among them. There’s just one thing that has really bugged me about my entryway since the…
Eco Chick Giveaway: CV Skinlabs' Non-Toxic Skincare Products by Britta Aragon
My skin is super sensitive, but it kind of seems as though everyone’s is these days. According to The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, 80 percent of skin reactions are caused by direct contact with an irritating, harsh or dangerous chemical. And we all know that there’s no shortage…