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.
This Summer, Host a Backyard Movie Marathon: Here’s How
Warm evenings are the perfect time to host a movie night outside. Here's how to pull it off.
Handmade Pink Oxfords and Recycled Rainbow Bags from Guatemalan Artisans
We always made ask ourselves, “How can we give back a little bit?”
El Voyage Brings the Beauty of Mayan Art to the World
The project employs more than 100 community members that are living custodians of beautiful and ancient artisan skills.
Happy Tequila Day! Did You Know Plastics Can Be Made from Tequila By-Products?
Ford Motor Company has teamed up with Jose Cuervo to figure out how to use the waste agave fiber to make bioplastics for vehicles.
Which Companies Are Totally Failing At Dealing with Microbead Pollution?
"The industry as a whole is failing to regulate the use of microplastics everyday products."
Summer Reads: Fascinating “Beer Money” Memoir Details Stroh Beer Family’s Demise
An emotional narrative details a wealthy daughter’s place in a troubled family, and how she triumphed.
Smokefree Aromatherapy for a Lovely Smelling Home—Naturally
I found a safe, clean, nontoxic way to scent my home with gorgeous floral loveliness!
What’s Summer Like in Far-North Norway?
Most days, the seas are heaving, and sometimes the land heaves with it – there had been four earthquakes the day before our arrival.
An Ethical Traveler’s Oasis in Austin: The Park Lane Guesthouse
Bikes, chickens, a giant Oak tree, and a hostess-with-the-mostess; Park Lane is perfect for the eco adventurer.
What’s a Bee Butler? And Why Does the Fairmont Waterfront, Vancouver Have One?
The hotel is part of a lifeline for urban bees.
