Rated (G)reen: the Best Environmental, Food & Health Movies
It’s Oscar time and we are all trying to catch that last movie everyone has been talking about. Whether at the water-cooler at work, on Twitter, Facebook or even across the dinner table, we all love to talk about movies. Of the dozens of nominees this year, it appears that…
Lauri Lyons: Political Photographer and Thought-Provoking Critic of America
The photographer Lauri Lyons is a storyteller who utilizes her photography as well as words, both hers and those of others, to recount personal and cultural journeys. Her latest project is the multimedia piece, Barack Obama and the American Dream, about the 2008 presidential election and 2009 inauguration. She has…
Rock That Thrift Store Wardrobe!
When it comes to clothes, there’s just nothing greener than buying secondhand. Unless, of course, you’ve scored organic, handmade clothing secondhand (that would be amazing, wouldn’t it?). When you don’t have the big budget to score an eco-fabulous wardrobe, thrift stores and consignment shops are the place to go to…
Style, Naturally: Summer Rayne Oakes' Guide to Green Fashion and Beauty for Every Woman (Not Just Greenies!)
Summer Rayne Oakes (in Stella McCartney) at the launch of Style, Naturally Summer Rayne Oakes’ own life is a study in how to make ethical choices work in the real world. She’s a model (for ecofriendly fashion labels), environmental activist, and resident expert on Discovery Channel’s Planet Green– jobs which…
Pretty in Portland: Plywerk Group Show @ Olio United
They walked along listening to the singing of the brightly colored birds and looking at the lovely flowers which now became so thick that the ground was carpeted with them. There were big yellow and white and blue and purple blossoms, besides great clusters of scarlet poppies, which were so…
Honoré des Prés, Organic Fragrances Designed by Olivia Giacobetti
When it comes to perfume, most eco-centric women tend to shy away from conventional choices and gravitate toward pure perfume oils instead. Considering that so many fragrances contain phthalates, petrochemicals and animal ingredients, it’s easy to see why. We don’t want to breathe these substances in and apply them to…
Is Your Drinking Water Safe? That Depends….
What can you do to make sure that water in your home is safe?
The Green Recessionista’s Guide to Beauty & Personal Care
With the economy in shambles, it’s harder than ever to shell out $65 for face cream or upwards of $100 for a trip to the spa. If your pocketbook has been hit – or you’re just nervous and looking to save money – there’s no need to resort to using…
Style, Naturally by Summer Rayne Oakes Debuts!
Watch Summer describe her new book, Style Naturally, and the motivations behind its content and design. I’m excited to announce that Eco Chick’s favorite eco model, Summer Rayne Oakes, has just debuted her first book, Style, Naturally! Congratulations Summer! I can’t WAIT to take a look (I haven’t gotten my…
Bubi Baby Butter
Bubi baby butter is soothing for babes and moms alike. The handmade combination of organic shea butter, coconut oil, calendula, and chamomile leaves skin hydrated during this cold, dry time of year. The butter is free of petroleum by-products, fragrance, lanolin, and surprisingly, zinc-oxide. I have yet to find a…
