Starre Vartan
Starre Vartan is founder and editor-in-chief of Eco-Chick.com and the author of the Eco-Chick Guide to Life. She's also a freelance science and environment writer who has published in National Geographic, CNN, Scientific American, Mental Floss, Pacific Standard, the NRDC, and many more. She lives on an island in Puget Sound with her partner and black cat. She was a geologist in her first career, and still picks up rocks wherever she goes.
Hairdo Perfection: Accessories for Summer Updos (Get That Hair Off Your Neck!)
Dealing with long (curly, unruly, and generally psychotically voluminous) hair my whole life means I love me some hair accessories.
Chia Pudding Recipe That’s Tasty, Easy, Healthy: Best Breakfast (or Snack) Ever!
I had tried those premade chia-seed drinks, and I had had some chia pudding at the raw vegan temple in NYC, Organic Avenue. “Yum” I thought, and I loved that chia seeds were so healthy (see details below). But when I was at Whole Foods the other day, I spotted…
Bamboo Cutting Board Care: The Natural Way
Whether you need to chop vegetables, dice onions or slice bread, a cutting board made out of bamboo is not only functional, it's pretty to look at and currently popular in kitchen décor
Sustainable Kitchen Décor: Recycled Countertops and Tiles, Natural Fiber Rugs
Going green in the kitchen means so much more than mixing in a few additional Spring Mix salads and adding a couple extra Granny Smith apples.
Getting Away Matters: Soulful Wanderlust Festival Adventures
I always have such an amazing time; surrounded by yogis, health nuts, dancers, creators, designers and life-lovers, I can't help but come away feeling refreshed.
Don’t Step on the Crested Newt, It Has Friends in High Places
With increasing threats to flora and fauna, the need to protect the environment and habitats from human activity, including property development, has been an increasing concern among local authorities.
Off to Wanderlust Vermont!
I'm excited to be headed off to Vermont for Wanderlust!
Fun and Fresh Garden Tools to Inspire Your Green Thumb
I love time spent in my garden; it's relaxing, ever-changing, rewarding (food! flowers!) and feels good.
Best Scrub for Dry Skin Ever! Sia Desert Aloe and Jojoba Exfoliates Without Drying: Eco-Chick Tested
I love the idea of scrubbing my face; it just seems like such a great idea to get all the extra bits and goops off! (Especially in the summer when the goops are in high proportion.) But alas, whenever I use a scrub of any sort, I end up with…
Love Bikes and Food? Then Check Out “The Culinary Cyclist!”
Love bicycles and eating well? Anna Brones has a cookbook for you. Classy meals to fuel your ride without breaking the bank. The rules for living well, if you can call them that, are simple and a pleasure to follow. Eat local and mostly plants. Ride your bike, even on…
