The Chic Ecologist

Microfinance Loans and Microcredit – Kiva

Jean-Paul — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:48:40 +0000

I am still a big proponent of investing in and own several mutual funds and stocks in green technologies and companies, but I often wonder “will that actually affect the biggest change?” Most investments now days have been marred by scandals. The stock market was hit with internet bubble stocks, declining bank stocks, failing financial [...] Related posts:

Tools for Sustainable Investing

Saving Energy Helps You Lose Weight

Jean-Paul — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 20:55:34 +0000

Please excuse the sensationalist title, but it was just too good to pass up, and oddly true at the same time. Research into the links between the increase in weight and the warming temperature of our homes has resulted in some startling news- Warmer homes contribute to weight gain. Now before you turn your house [...] Related posts:

Top 7 Green Gadgets and Innovations of 2011

Jean-Paul — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 20:04:52 +0000

2011 has been a great year for green innovations and products and we here at The Chic Ecologist would like to share some of our favorites. This years list includes green electronics, biodegradable stickers and eco-friendly designs all which present innovative solutions to simple environmental problems. You can also find last year’s most popular posts [...] Related posts:

Vegucated Documentary Film Review

Jean-Paul — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 19:01:09 +0000

Going vegetarian or vegan can be quite a commitment, so how do you decide and more importantly, how do you maintain your momentum during the shaky transition period? Vegucated explores the world of beginner veganism from the perspective of 3 different individuals from New York, all with different reasons. While the producer herself is along [...] Related posts:

Green Holiday Preparation – More than Just the Tree!

j_anne — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 19:36:38 +0000

Green Holiday Preparation – More than Just the Tree! Besides the fact that green is basically one of only two colors we have to think about for an entire month and your home is probably about to get be-decked in greenery from pine trees and boughs and wreaths galore, not a lot of us (surely not [...] Related posts:

The Pipe Documentary Film Review

Jean-Paul — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 17:23:45 +0000

The Pipe is your classic David vs Goliath story, except that it’s not. It follows a small Rossport community fighting against an invasion by Shell Oil and the Irish State. Gas found off the remote coastal village prompted a clash between farmers, fisherman and huge numbers of private security and police. Behind the scenes, you [...] Related posts:

Green Gift Monday – Responsible Gifting

Jean-Paul — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 18:00:32 +0000

Green Gift Monday is an alternative (or improvement) to Cyber Monday, November 28th, the biggest online shopping day of the year. Promoted on by The Nature Conservancy, this awareness date represents conservation as opposed to consumption. Instead of buying more stuff, dontate to your favorite community organization, volunteer, or commit to conservation by cutting energy [...] Related posts:

Veggie and Fruit Wash Soap Labels

Jean-Paul — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 19:47:18 +0000

Now those stickers on your fruit can serve a purpose other than at the register. Scott Amron has come up with a clever dual purpose UPC label sticker which not only tells the checkout clerk how much to charge, but also will clean the fruit once you are home. For those who are unaware, fruit [...] Related posts: