Chryso's Eco Friendly Beauty Buys: Sunscreen

Sunscreen should be worn daily—after all, the sun even shines during the winter months. Since the summer season is upon us and temps are rising, it’s more important than ever to protect ourselves from harmful UV/UVA rays that can cause sunburn—a major risk factor for skin cancer (melanoma).

Chryso's Eco Friendly Beauty Buys: Sunscreen

Sunscreen should be worn daily—after all, the sun even shines during the winter months. Since the summer season is upon us and temps are rising, it’s more important than ever to protect ourselves from harmful UV/UVA rays that can cause sunburn—a major risk factor for skin cancer (melanoma).

Holistic Muse: Watering the Trees

Father’s Day may evoke memories for some of us of celebrating and honoring Dads. For me, it’s a joy to be writing an eco living theme around Father’s Day. My father was the perfect example of an eco living guru. He was an environmental economist; the very first for the US Government Department of Commerce. As a child, I grew up knowing the importance of honoring the earth. Our family practiced environmental sustainability with passion and purpose.

Designing Green with Robin Baron: Eco-Friendly Outdoor Entertaining Essentials

Now that the weather is warmer in New York, I can’t wait to invite my loved ones over for some fabulous outdoor entertaining! Gathering for fun is already, well, fun enough. But when you add in some beautiful weather, it makes for an even greater time. I like to be at the ready for entertaining at the drop of a hat—or the rise of the mercury—so here are some of my eco-friendly essentials.

Chryso's Eco Friendly Beauty Buys: Beauty Made by and for Moms

Mother's Day may be over, but we’re celebrating moms all month long! And what better way to tip our hats to the hardworking women on this planet than by giving them special recognition. Check out EcoPlum Salutes Green Moms: Composting Pilot to learn about five ladies who started the Food and Tray Waste Composting Pilot in District 3 schools in New York City.

Dede's Green Scene: Green Mom Kristen Bell

Kristen Bell is known for playing the lead role in the hit television series Veronica Mars. But nowadays she is playing the biggest role of her life…a mom! The eco-friendly actress gave birth to her daughter, Lincoln, on March 28 of this year. Bell already has a reputation for being an environmental activist and this month, EcoPlum salutes her as a Green Celebrity mom!

From the Blog: A Trip to the Farmer's Market with Smelly Scraps in Tow

Three years ago (oh my how time flies!!) as I approached my 46th birthday, I wrote all about how I was going to get a composter and start composting at home.  Well as it turned out, I never got that composter.  Not sure if it was the price or space needed in my kitchen or what - but it never happened.  So I needed to find another way to make sure my food scraps were not ending up in a landfill taking up space and creating potent methane gas. 

EcoPlum Salutes Green Moms: Composting Pilot

If someone ever told you that a handful of people can’t make a difference, he or she hasn’t met the five hardworking moms who started the Food and Tray Waste Composting Pilot in District 3 schools on the Upper West Side of New York City. What began with the moms’ concern for making their own children’s schools more environmentally sustainable has evolved into a citywide effort to reduce waste and educate future generations.

Chryso's Eco-Friendly Beauty Buys: Lip Balm

With the winter season behind us (oh, yeah!), it’s time to get our minds and bodies ready for Spring. That means curing dry skin, which includes those yucky dead layers on our lips (yes, they are there!). The best therapy? A wonderful lip balm.

Staying Green in the Social Scene: Eco-Friendly Party Ideas

The weather is getting warmer, the flowers are blooming and everything is coming out of hibernation! It's Springtime! And is there ever a better time to throw a breezy, outdoor party?