Celebrate the End of National Poetry Month with 5 Short, Gorgeous Poems
From the metaphorical to the literal, nature makes its way into poetry in a multitude of ways.
Brilliant Free Media: 4 Podcasts That Ease My Grueling Commute
I have curated a collection of free and/or cheap entertainments that are just as enjoyable whether you are broke, rich, or somewhere in the middle.
“The Luminaries” Victorian Murder Mystery with an Astrological Twist: Eco Chick Reads
I can't wait to read this book; it sounds like a delicious autumn/winter novel!
Heroines for the Planet: Eco Sex Sage, Stefanie Iris Weiss
You should become an eco-sexual with Stefanie’s book to save yourself and to be a smarter consumer.
Artful Undergarments: Rio Wrenn’s R.A.W. Eco Lingerie Collection
Portland, Oregon based textile designer Rio Wrenn has a unique vision for lingerie, combining modern eco friendly materials and dying techniques, antique constructions and ethical manufacturing to create her line, R.A.W. “I started R.A.W. in 2007, which is inspired by vintage undergarments ranging from the 1800’s to the 1950’s to…
People Won't Change for the Environment (on my campus)
A recent article outlines a pretty simplistic poll conducted in London about people’s willingness to change their behaviour for the good of the planet. A straw poll of 15 British men and 15 British women between the ages of 25-75 in central London, showed all were willing to make small…
Eco Chick Guide to Life in New Issue of Body & Soul!
I’m a long-time fan and regular reader of Body & Soul magazine and was so excited to see that my book, The Eco Chick Guide to Life: How to Be Fabulously Green, was featured in this month’s issue (July/August). The mention came within natural skin care guru Suki Kramer’s list…
Get Lazy with Josh Dorfman's New Book (and TV Show on Sundance!)
Watch a clip from Josh’ new show above! Josh Dorfman’s on a roll! He just released a follow-up book to his first, called “The Lazy Environmentalist on a Budget”, AND he has a new show (also called “The Lazy Environmentalist” which just premiered on the Sundance Channel last night, but…
Sara Snow's – Fresh Living: The Essential Room-By-Room Guide to a Greener, Healthier Family and Home
I first became familiar with Sara Snow when I was pregnant and on bed-rest. Between reading baby books and eating I watched her Discovery show Get Fresh with Sara Snow and enjoyed her ease and playful approach to environmentalism. I love how Sara always mixes stories of her childhood into…
Starre Vartan to Speak at "Plugging Into Green" Panel in Brooklyn
P.S. 107 Kicks off its 5th Annual “Readings on the 4th Floor” Series by Plugging into the Green Movement Leading writers from the frontlines of “green” discuss life and community-changing strategies. Why in a city with the cleanest water in the country do the mass of New Yorkers cling to…
