Fracking in New York State: Artists, Mark Ruffalo, and Thinking About Water in NYC and Beyond
A piece by Winn Rea on display at St. John the Divine On the eve of World Water Day, several hundred people gathered at sunset in one of the world’s largest Catholic cathedrals to bear witness to the most crucial environmental issue of our time- the misuse and fragility of…
The Eating Disorder Epidemic: Why Israel’s Ban of Underweight Models is Important
I recovered from an eating disorder years ago. It was once a secret kept safely within the confines of close family members and dear friends. I was ashamed of my struggle, concerned I’d be judged, and it wasn’t something I had any interest in broadcasting. My eating disorder was an…
Eco Chick Giveaway: CV Skinlabs' Non-Toxic Skincare Products by Britta Aragon
My skin is super sensitive, but it kind of seems as though everyone’s is these days. According to The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, 80 percent of skin reactions are caused by direct contact with an irritating, harsh or dangerous chemical. And we all know that there’s no shortage…
Bummer! Soda Causes Cancer (Ready to Finally Give Up the Cola Now?)
Drinking soda is often sexualized and sexified, like in this image. But it’s one of the worst substances you can consume on a regular basis. Image via Mark Sebastian on Flickr. Most of us know that soda is a not-great treat, one that most nutritionists advise us against. But how…
Why We Love NYC’s Think Coffee
Recently, I conducted an intern search, and since Eco Chick is one of the many companies that works virtually, that means I had to find a place to meet with all the fantastic applicants. As I spend quite a bit of time in the Union Square area of NYC, I…
Chloe Coscarelli's Top Ten Vegan Alternatives From Her New Cookbook
The last time I chatted with Chloe Coscarelli, her just-published cookbook was in the works, but she couldn’t divulge any of the delicious vegan recipes she was working on. But now that Chloe’s Kitchen — a must-have cookbook filled with simple and flavorful vegan recipes — is out, she can! Even if you don’t…
Eco Chick Giveaway: Goodebox Personalized Healthy Beauty for You!
If you read Eco-Chick regularly, you know there are a growing number of amazing, clean, eco-friendly beauty brands making products that are not only healthier to slather on, but that actually perform just as well, if not better, then their toxin laden counterparts. If you’re anything like us, we love…
My Visit To a NYC Holistic Dentist
Dentists visits were easy, breezy for me as a child, but on into my adult years and a few bad experiences in the chair later — which I’d rather not relive — I found myself filled with anxiety about going to the dentist. My fears were exacerbated by the media…
Heroines for the Planet: Model and Skincare Chef May Lindstrom
Photo by Larry White May Lindstrom is a self-professed explorer, skin chef and conscious epicurean. Her deep connection to the earth seeps into every facet of her work as a successful model, green makeup artist, painter and now, entrepreneur. May’s new, artisanal skincare line, May Lindstrom Skin, is a collection…
Heroines for the Planet: Anna Getty
One could peg Anna Getty any number of titles — holistic lifestyle expert, author, entrepreneur, yoga teacher, heiress, and environmental activist among them. But each come in a distant second to her most cherished roles, that of mother and wife. What I found infinitely charming about Anna is that she…
