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.
Super-simple Vegetarian Tostadas Recipe
Keep some basic ingredients around and have a fun tostada night anytime. I’ve tried every which way, but I’m just not much of a cook. But because I like to eat, and restaurant dining isn’t really affordable every night of the week, I’ve become what my roommates call an ‘assembler.’…
Summer’s Perfect Jewelry is Edgy Cool: Enter Natalie Frigo’s Handmade Designs
The Playing Cat Cuff is made from recycled brass with white sapphires for the eyes. A simple piece that makes everyone look closer. Jewelry is especially important in the summer months; I know I just want to wear as little as possible, and most of my usual accessories sit on…
Audubon's 2012 Women in Conservation: The Rachel Carson Award Goes To…
The 2012 Rachel Carson Award recipients, L to R: The Rev. Canon Sally Bingham, President of The Regeneration Project / Interfaith Power and Light, L. Hunter Lovins, President of Natural Capitalism Solutions, Audubon President David Yarnold, and Janette Sadik-Khan, Commissioner of New York City Department of Transportation. Photo: Cutty McGill.…
Summertime Knits: Try Some of These Sustainably Stylin' Hemp, Organic Cotton and Handmade Lovelies
This beautiful cotton knit shrug by Micaela Gregg is a perfect summer layer. Available at Beklina. Last night, I put away my winter knits; my fave black wool sweater, my grandma’s green button-down with the giant collar that still smells vaguely like her perfume, the head-warming hats and the rotating…
Handknit is Hot: Ambika Bikinis Are Ready for Some Summertime
The Lace-up onepiece in the bold stripe pattern is sexy, unique and graphic, all at the same time. LOVE! We’ve written about Ambika before (check out the handmade angora legwarmers here) and these hand-knit bikinis are another project by the talented and visionary Ambika Conroy. This is a woman who…
Prancing Leopard Yoga Wear: Organic Cool
I love my Prancing Leopard Toulouse jumpsuit. Here I am, practicing a bit on my front lawn. I look a bit goofy, but I’m definitely happy. Goofy = Happy, don’tcha know? 🙂 Sevda and Bert Holland couldn’t find what they wanted in yogawear, so of course (don’t you do this?)…
Vintage Engagement Rings from Brilliant Earth Bring Old School Charm to Your Nuptials
The 1930’s platinum Naomi ring. If you are a regular Eco Chick reader, you know that I have long been a huge critic of both diamonds and the “Wedding Industrial Complex” and as such, love to provide my readers with great alternatives to the traditional wedding ideas and products. Brilliant…
Hammocks Are the New Awesome
Starre Vartan happily hammocking at SeaU Guest House in Barbados. Photo: Simon Apter The fact that I am writing this post from an actual hammock should demonstrate to you my dedication to the art and craft of hammocking (yes, it’s a verb, at least in my world – as it…
Sculptor Maria Moyer Shows Some Love for Plankton (Yes, Plankton!) in Her West Elm Collection
Maria Moyer is a sculptor and communications strategist with an eye for the ignored. Most recently, she has turned her gaze to plankton, the microscopic ocean plants that are part of the foundation of the food chain. I’m loving her collection for the home retailer west elm, and was curious…
Eco Chick Editor-in-Chief Starre Vartan Speaks at TedXYouth: The Breakthroughs Behind the Site
I got the chance to speak at a TEDx event a few months back and wanted to share this video of how this site came to be. It’s been almost seven years since I founded Eco Chick, and the media landscape for green news and information has changed significantly. But…
