Arcosanti
For some reason, in my life, Arcosanti keeps appearing whenever I’m doing research on something else. I’m drawn to this experiment in human living and I think that means that someday I will end up there. Paolo Soleri, and architect who studied with Frank Lloyd Wright, is the father of Arcosanti,…
Wilderness in Boston
I recently took a trip to see my college friend Z, who lives in Boston, and look what I found? (Well, actually he found them…) Wilderness areas just a short boat ride away from downtown beantown. That’s Z on the boat with Boston behind him. Run by the National Parks Service,…
Ani DiFranco
Ani DiFranco (one of my favorite artists ever), recently explained why feminism is tied to environmentalism. Reprieve is her new album. Among the more important themes on “Reprieve” is the persistence of patriarchy in world politics. “It’s the elephant in the room,” she said. “As I get older, I really…
What Could be More American Than the T-Shirt?
I love t-shirts, and after several seasons of super-feminine flirty blouses and dresses, they are making a comeback along with the nouveau grunge look. Of course, t-shirts and jeans are always in, but I for one am happy to retire some of my button-up tops for the easy t-shirt. And…
Consumer Reports Does It in Green
A Very Green Kitchen In my house growing up, no appliance or electronic gadget was bought until Consumer Reports was referenced (our local library had all the back issues and it was my job to find the right one). It seems like many of my friends’ families also had this…
Nukes 'R'nt Us
Model and Environmentalist Betcee May, and tireless Environmental Activist Remy Chevalier want to pull the plug on Indian Point, followed by Vermont Yankee and Millstone. If you’ve been following Eco Chick for awhile, you will know that we are anti-nuclear power, even though there are some environmentalists who think that…
We're Famous!!
We’re very excited to report that Eco Chick was recently featured in the Christian Science Monitor! Check out the article, which is about sustainable fashion and includes great info from our own Summer Rayne Oakes. We are very honored to be included in such a reputable international publication. Thanks CSM!!
Give Me Your Blues
I have to admit to being really into the Doors of late. I just saw the movie with Val Kilmer for the first time (I know, it’s been out forever). Some people say Jim Morrison wasn’t that great of a poet, but I still dig him. I bet he never imagined his tunes would…
Junk Mail— So Much Waste
Although I live in a community whose recycling program accepts 99% of the junk mail I receive, it still amazes me just how much waste I get in the mail each day. Recently, many companies have given consumers the option to receive “paperless” bills via email or web, which is…
Bottle Upgrade
Ok, so I admit that before we made the switch, my boyfriend and I collectively owned about 8 plastic Nalgenes — both of us unrationally phobic there would be some situation we’d be caught in without water. But that was before we realized that plastic containers might not be the…
