Cambodia's 2 Wheels 4 School: Art for Bikes!
Now that you’ve thought about how you are going to improve your own life in 2011, what about those that have so much less than most of us? In Cambodia, schools are few and far-between. One of the biggest impediments to children making their way to class is distance. And…
2011 Health and Happiness Resolutions from the Eco Chick Team!
African sun by Haley Sherif Happy 2011 to the Eco Chick community! As we roll into our sixth year of publishing this little blog dedicated to all the fabulous green fashion and living ideas out there, I look back over thousands of posts (some of them quite controversial!) with a…
Walk in OMBU Shoes and Reforest Our Planet
I’d wager that you never thought you could purchase a pair of shoes while helping with the world’s reforestation efforts. But it’s true. We now live in an age where more and more consumers recognize the merits of products made responsibly. OMBU is a fresh, young company intent on providing…
Odette New York: Handcrafted Jewelry Inspired by Natural Ephemera
I was lucky enough to receive the gorgeous necklace above from my boyfriend for Christmas this year. Not only is it lovely and interesting, it is made by hand, locally, in NYC (Brooklyn, to be exact) and is one of the many creations that’s part of the modern jewelry line,…
Home Grow Micro Farms – Save Time and Eat Healthier in 2011!
Talk about starting the New Year off on a healthier foot! Who doesn’t want garden-fresh veggies to choose from when dinner time rolls around? But say what you will about gardening, no matter how much you might love it, it’s very time-consuming. If you are a just-picked veg lover, but…
Eco-Sustainable Cheer Benefitting Artisans in Zimbabwe
This is a story of creating change in volatile circumstances. In 2003 Jane Ashbry created Eco Art Crafts in Zimbabwe which partnered with women artisans learning the skills of paper making and paper-crafting to make products out of handmade paper. But then… Shortly thereafter, the economy of Zimbabwe collapsed and…
BULA: Gifts That Create A School for Ugandan Kids
Last Christmas, my sweet little cousin Lucie gave me a brightly colored, beaded bracelet with matching earrings.The earrings were hanging on a jewelry tree, and the entire gift was captivating. No wrapping necessary, just Lucie’s smiling face holding a tree adorned with this unique beaded jewelry. It was so beautiful,…
WASTE Bags: Junk Transformed into Fab Bag For Any Occasion
Envision a typical day for yourself. The hustle and bustle likely has you switching gears and bags at light-speed. Whether you’re hitting the gym, taking your pup for a stroll, walking the kids to the park, lunching with clients or enjoying a cocktail with friends, chances are you’re swapping bags…
These Eco Boots Were Made for Walking; Through Wind, Sleet and Snow
Guest post by Kathie Butler. Winter is upon us. For many of us, this means our delicate strappy sandals are now shoved to the back of the closet, only to be replaced by footwear that resembles something possibly worn in war trenches. But just because it’s cold and damp outside,…
The Working Proof: Art plus (+) Charity equals (=) Positivity (+)
The Working Proof team of printmakers is proof positive that the 3 Cs of creativity, charity, and community can be powerfully combined through art. Selling limited-edition prints to benefit an array of charities, The Working Proof offers an affordable opportunity to delight in art in service to a charitable mission.…
