Save The Chimps
We haven’t done a lot on animals/mammals here at Eco Chick, but it seems to me that our relationship with other species is a huge part of our societal experience. Some say I am anthropomorphizing other creatures, and that my passion for animal rights is sentimental at best. I think…
Our Green House
Being pregnant with twins made me want to seek out the healthiest, enviro-friendly baby products. I came accross a business that is right here in my home state – Our Green House in Newtown, CT. Started by Pam and Michael Davis, the business came from the desire to find healthy,…
Enviro News Round Up
We seem to be having quite a bit of a drop in posts around here! I’m hoping to rack up some goodies this weekend, but we’ll see. Until then, here is some fairly generic (yet oh so interesting!!!) environmental news. Need a new reason to go on that diet? Well,…
Ladies Love Lube!
Guestblogger Wendy Strgar, is the owner and founder of Good Clean Love (they make the above lube) a manufacturer of all-natural love and intimacy products. Married for over 23 years with four children, Wendy teaches about Making Love Sustainable, a green philosophy of relationships which recognizes the importance of valueing the renewable…
Branson Pledges $3 Billion To Fight Global Warming
British billionaire Richard Branson pledged approximately $3 billion dollars today toward developing renewable energy sources in an effort to combat global warming. The funds are to come from all of the profits from Branson’s hugely successful Virgin airline and train companies. The NY Times reported that Branson was inspired by…
More Green Issues Than You Can Shake a Stick At
After the double-header of the green Elle and Vanity Fair issues, a plethora of mags have shown some planet-consciousness. I’ve been collecting these for the past 2 months or so; all sorts of mags covering green topics from various angles. Here they are, in no particular order: Innovative Home, Fall…
Eco-Chick Business: ecohome, berkeley ca
ecohome is definitely on my top 10 list of eco resources in my neighborhood that I’m thrilled to discover. Co-owned by two fellow eco-chicks Nina Boeddeker and Taja di Leonardi, ecohome sells “ecological & healthy home improvement products” (flooring, cabinetry, countertops, tiles, paints & plaster, stains & sealers) at really…
Rainforest Action Network gets jiggy at Plumm
Sorry I didn’t tell you guys in time, but I headed over to Plumm last night to see what Whoopi, Chris, and Norah had to say during the Rainforest Action Network benefit. I just wanted to hog Noth all to myself (okay, not really, but…) I had an O.K. time.…
Truly Natural Jewelry
This gorgeous jewelry is Verde by Gwen Davis. Gwen is dedicated to creating really beautiful and 100% sustainable jewelry. Using bamboo, Tagua nuts, vintage beads and Swarovski crystals, and recycled elements, she creates everything from earrings and bracelets to dramatic neck cuffs and pendants (above). Every part of the…
Thoughtful Things
ona is a Lithuanian-based home decor and online art store. Need I say their stuff is gorgeous? I don’t know about you, but I have ended up buying gifts for many a wedding/baby shower/house warming of late. And not everyone appreciates a donation to Greenpeace in lieu of a gift! While not…
