July 18 Questions with Stephanie Tourles
1.What is your name? Stephanie Tourles 2.What is your occupation? I have a blended career of several occupations . . . all woven together by herbs. I’m a licensed holistic esthetician; certified...
View ArticleSustainable Farming Program Intro
Eco18 is honored to be part of the upcoming Sustainable Farming Program hosted by the Natural Gourmet Institute! We love learning about bringing sustainability into everyday tasks, especially when it...
View ArticleTips for simplifying your life
This week is “Simplify Your Life Week,” so what better week to channel our inner minimalists? We’ve been working hard on de-cluttering our spaces around us in order to de-clutter our minds. Here are a...
View ArticleBeat the heat
Summer heat can be unbearable, especially when you’re not near the beach or a pool to cool off. We’ve put together five tips on how to cool off this summer. 1.Staying hydrated via fruit. Use the...
View ArticleKeeping Your Picnic Eco-Friendly
It’s National Picnic Month! Here are a few tips and tricks to keep in your picnic basket. Keep it local Try a green alternative for transportation. Walking, skating, and biking will cut down on fuel,...
View ArticleAloe Vera: The king of skincare
Aloe vera has always been known for aiding in sunburn relief, but did you know that this gorgeous plant can do a lot more than just relieve sunburn pain? That’s right! Acne Aloe vera contains: Auxin...
View ArticleHow to Best Care for Your Eyes
Let’s take a quick vision test before we get into things. FNPRZ EZHPV DPNFR URZVH ZVUDN Did you have trouble reading any of those? You may not be taking the best care of your eyes that you can. Even...
View ArticleBook Lover’s Day: 4 Best Books for Going Green
Today is a day for all you book lovers out there. I love to read. As of lately, my favorite books are all non-fiction, and based on environmental issues. I love learning about new ways to put less harm...
View ArticleLazy Day: Our favorite lazy hobbies
After all the hard work you’ve put in this summer, you deserve some time off. Why not relax and enjoy Lazy Day? We went around and asked our team what their favorite lazy day hobbies were. What are...
View Article10 Reasons to Smile Today
This week was National Smile Week and we’re grinning ear to ear over these 10 things: 1.Fall is less than 6 weeks away. Hello pumpkin spice everything! 2.This cuppa pup 3.These adorable pancakes...
View ArticleAugust 18 Questions: Brook Harvey-Taylor
Each month we ask a new eco-maven 18 questions about his or her life, occupation, and advice for other like-minded people. This month we connected with Brook Harvey-Taylor, the President and Founder of...
View ArticleRooftop Farming: The Brooklyn Grange Farm
Last week, I had the opportunity to attend the Sustainable Farming Program with Chef Jay Weinstein and the Natural Gourmet Institute. The certification program included lectures, hands-on work,...
View ArticleIdeal Romantic Date
August is Romance Awareness Month and we want to keep romance alive! We thought it’d be fun to go around the office and find out everyone’s idea of what a “perfect date” would look like. If you get...
View ArticleMcEnroe Organic Farm
Day 3: McEnroe Organic Farm Our second stop on the Sustainable Farming Program with the Natural Gourmet Institute was a visit to McEnroe Organic Farm in Millerton, New York. McEnroe Organic Farm is...
View ArticleSustainability at the 2016 Olympics
The 2016 Olympics closing ceremony was just last week and it was quite the year for the Olympics. Whether we were being wowed by Simone Biles’ ability to defy gravity, or shedding tears of joy with...
View Article3 Types of Healthy Trail Mix
Today is National Trail Mix Day! Yum. We love trail mix here at eco18, but have you ever noticed the types of trail mix offered at the store? More often than not, they’re packed with chocolate candies...
View ArticleEco Friendly Back to School with ECOS™
School season is here! That means the kiddos need uniforms washed, to get out those grass stains they acquired at recess, and you college students need something that’s going to mask the fact that you...
View Article3 Different Types of Farming
Day 4 on our Sustainable Farming Program was a trip all the way out the Pennsylvania to visit Bright Farms. Bright Farms builds and operates green house farms that grow produce by hydroponic farming....
View ArticleKeeping a positive attitude
Even though we should be channeling positive energy every day, today is Positive Thinking Day! We thought we’d share a few tips on how we here at eco18 try to keep an upbeat attitude and a smile on our...
View ArticleSept. 18 Questions with Jonathan Cetnarski
Each month we ask a new eco-maven 18 questions about his or her life, occupation, and advice for other like-minded people. This month we connected with Jonathan Cetnarski, President and CEO of New...
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