Eco-Minded
I have been thinking about what I do on a daily basis to minimize my environmental footprint. There is always more, but here are some examples of what I do: 1. Recycle everything – including plastic bags, bread bags, etc. 2. Support local farmers by participating in CSA’s and purchasing…
HOK full of Power
Buying 4 million kilowatts hours of wind as energy credits from Renewable Choice, architectural firm HOK now stands as the largest architectural firm to commit to wind power. This amazing purchase was the firm’s gift to the planet for Earth Day. Now, I would say that the action of…
Tribewanted!
Now this is the kind of news that gets me excited. I was surfing around (I have no idea how I got there) and I happened upon the home page for Tribewanted: Adventure Island. Now, there are few clubs I’ve ever wanted to join, but this might be one.…
You Might be an Eco Chick If….
…..you feel your blood pressure rise every time someone throws a cigarette butt in the street or out a car window. ….you sincerely wonder if there isn’t something that could be done with lint, vacuum bag fillings and all the old hair from your brush. ….you take home your…
Eco-Paradise: Maho Bay in St. John, USVI
For an incredible vacation that is eco-friendly one should look no further than Maho Bay. This resort was created in 1976 by Stanley Selengut who is credited with being one of the forefathers of eco-tourism. Wanting to create a comfortable place for nature lovers, the founders built eco-tents from…
Ekovaruhuset – Translates to "Totally Justifiable"
If Eco Chick were a store, it would be Ekovaruhuset in Stockholm, Sweden. Tucked into the old part of Stockholm, between junk-riddled flea markets and souvenir shops toting more viking paraphernalia than you can shake a sword at, Ekovaruhusset showcases the most fashionably feminine eco-clothes we have ever come across…
Squashed Grapes?
Unfortunately, due to lack of attendees, this year’s Environ Design 10 Conference in Canada cancelled their site tours. It’s still unclear on their website whether or not the winery tour of the 1st building in Canada to achieve LEED Certification from the fairly new Canada Green Building Council,the Stratus Vineyards,…
Conform!
Conform’s “UM Carry” bags are at the top of my “things to buy once I secure a job” list. Well designed, eco-friendly and super hip— what more could you ask for in a bag? Conform’s products also have the unique ability to unzip and lie completely flat— perfect for storage…
Victoria's Dirty Secret
I was reading Business Week online and noticed this interesting piece on Victoria’s Secret. Limited Brands, the parent company of VS, has been publically indicted for its blatant use of virgin fiber in their catalog production that reaches quantities as large as 395 million produced anually. This paper ends up…
Nouveau Novo
This past Saturday I was meeting a few friends for dinner at a new tucked-away restaurant called Novo on the outskirts of Tribeca/Soho. As we were waiting for the rest of our party, I couldn’t help but notice the finishes and fixtures used in the restaurant’s interior. I asked our…
