Audubon's 2012 Women in Conservation: The Rachel Carson Award Goes To…
The 2012 Rachel Carson Award recipients, L to R: The Rev. Canon Sally Bingham, President of The Regeneration Project / Interfaith Power and Light, L. Hunter Lovins, President of Natural Capitalism Solutions, Audubon President David Yarnold, and Janette Sadik-Khan, Commissioner of New York City Department of Transportation. Photo: Cutty McGill.…
Why CSA's Rock: Growing Heart Farm Brings New Yorkers Fresh Veggies – Get In On The Action Now!
As the big agribusiness toxic food industry continues to harm the earth to make cheaper and less nutritious foods, healthy alternative sustainable food systems taking root, gaining strength and nourishing people and planet. Once such model, the CSA, which stands for “community supported agriculture,” is growing here in NYC. Members…
Summertime Knits: Try Some of These Sustainably Stylin' Hemp, Organic Cotton and Handmade Lovelies
This beautiful cotton knit shrug by Micaela Gregg is a perfect summer layer. Available at Beklina. Last night, I put away my winter knits; my fave black wool sweater, my grandma’s green button-down with the giant collar that still smells vaguely like her perfume, the head-warming hats and the rotating…
Handknit is Hot: Ambika Bikinis Are Ready for Some Summertime
The Lace-up onepiece in the bold stripe pattern is sexy, unique and graphic, all at the same time. LOVE! We’ve written about Ambika before (check out the handmade angora legwarmers here) and these hand-knit bikinis are another project by the talented and visionary Ambika Conroy. This is a woman who…
Prancing Leopard Yoga Wear: Organic Cool
I love my Prancing Leopard Toulouse jumpsuit. Here I am, practicing a bit on my front lawn. I look a bit goofy, but I’m definitely happy. Goofy = Happy, don’tcha know? 🙂 Sevda and Bert Holland couldn’t find what they wanted in yogawear, so of course (don’t you do this?)…
Vintage Engagement Rings from Brilliant Earth Bring Old School Charm to Your Nuptials
The 1930’s platinum Naomi ring. If you are a regular Eco Chick reader, you know that I have long been a huge critic of both diamonds and the “Wedding Industrial Complex” and as such, love to provide my readers with great alternatives to the traditional wedding ideas and products. Brilliant…
Heroines for the Planet: Future Weather Director Jenny Deller
Photo: Bob Persenaire. Future Weather centers on 13-year-old Lauduree, who fears the collapse of both her family and the planet. Writer/Director/Producer Jenny Deller chose to explore the complex issues of climate change through “the lens of a family drama,” as she put it, as opposed to a documentary. I had the…
Hammocks Are the New Awesome
Starre Vartan happily hammocking at SeaU Guest House in Barbados. Photo: Simon Apter The fact that I am writing this post from an actual hammock should demonstrate to you my dedication to the art and craft of hammocking (yes, it’s a verb, at least in my world – as it…
My Must-Pack Items for an Eco Getaway
Sundippers Abstract. I don’t know about you, but when I’m packing for a warm-weather vaca, I’m most concerned with three things: swimsuits, sunscreen, and sunglasses. Aside from a non-expired passport, they’re my essentials for any tropical escape, since I know I can improve on everything else. I’m heading to Costa…
Superhealthy Dessert: Recipe for Chocolatey Coconut Chia Pudding
As the conscious food world evolves, there are more and more food products and companies honoring the health of people and planet. When you support these companies, you are not only doing yourself a favor, but you are also supporting the future of sustainable businesses and a happy healthy planet…
