This is MY Kind of Revolution! Time's Square Now Pedestrian (or Lounge Chair!) Friendly
Revolution, you say? YES! Because in this area of Manhattan, just days ago, this area was covered in cars and gridlock. And now people are catching rays, reading, chatting, resting, and yes, even napping! What I call civilized! And, I would argue, I revolutionary act, taking the streets back from…
Healthy Child Healthy World: Creating a Cleaner, Greener, Safer Home
Healthy Child, Healthy World is an organization founded by Nancy and Jim Chuda. After losing their daughter, Collette, to a non-hereditary form of cancer, the Chuda’s decided to dedicate their lives to environmental safety and children’s health. Healthy Child, Healthy World, (formally the CHEC, the Children’s Environmental Health Coalition,) serves…
Cameron Diaz and Gisele Bundchen Being Ridiculously Hot (and Green!) in June Vogue
The June issue of Vogue is packed with Green Goodness! I saved it for my flight to London last week and I was so pleased to find so many verdant gems among the regular great-as-usual Vogue content and reporting. Gorgeous shoot, all sun-drenchy and summery. Here Cameron wears a Hessnatur…
You Might Be an Eco Chick If…..
My wonderfully grey kitty, Penelope, who actually allows me to leave the heat off by keeping my lap warm while I blog, so I think she might have a negative carbon footprint! ……..you get embarassed when you absolutely HAVE to buy a bottled water one night after closing down a…
An Emporium of Green: Sustainable NYC
One of the best things about Sustainable NYC is that it is a little bit of everything. This eclectic shop in the equally eclectic East Village (139 Avenue A/ 9th Street ) of Manhattan is self-described as an emporium of “local, organic, recycled, fair-trade, re-purposed, biodegradable products and gifts.” Yeah! And if that…
Observer Ethical Awards Announced: No More Weaseling!
The shortlist for the fourth annual Observer Ethical Awards, in association with Ecover, is announced. Last year’s awards saw Divine Chocolate scoop Ethical Business of the Year, Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall Celebrity Campaigner of the Year and Ken Livingstone Politician of the Year. Thousands of entries have now been whittled down to…
Some Oil Companies are More Eco Friendly: Who’s Fuelling Your Summer Drives?
Thanks to Flickr user Emutree for this great image! When I first started driving 15 years ago, I had it out for Exxon. I had seen the oil-covered birds from the Valdez oil spill in Alaska and had cried for the sad-eyed seals who were hosed down by volunteers. For…
Eco Fashion on the Lower East Side of New York City: Visit Kaight and Hairy Mary's
I had fun being the camerawoman and stylist for this fun video that Ayana Meade, my colleague at Greenopia, modeled, MC’d, and edited. We visited two of my favorite eco boutiques on the Lower East Side (LES) of Manhattan: Kaight (new, modern eco fashions), and Hairy Mary’s (vintage and reconstructed…
Win a Beautiful hessnatur Tee Designed by Miguel Adrover!
This is the beautiful t-shirt in organic cotton that Miguel Adrover of Hessnatur designed for the Grameen Foundation, a $20 value. Miguel Adrover is well-known in fashion circles for his fantastic and timeless creations, and he is now the designer behind German brand hessnatur. We’re going to be giving one…
Announcing the Delight.com Giveaway Winners!
Thanks to everyone who entered our Delight.com giveaway for the chance to win a set of Nellie’s PVC-free Dryer Balls! Delight.com is generously offering prizes to THREE lucky Eco-Chick.com readers, and after randomly choosing three names from a hat, we’ve got our winners. Congratulations to Lisa, Amber and Sarah! I…
