Category: Starre’s Work
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“In the Spotlight” Feature on Sara Jane Mercer’s Site
Being green fundamentally means understanding that the connection between personal health and environmental health is tied together inextricably. An Eco-Chick is a person who works, in whatever ways are in their power, to reduce their impact, keep informed, and stand up for human, animal and planetary health. Read more of the Q&A on the Sara…
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Starre Speaks at Pace University’s “Blogging a Better Planet” Class (Video)
Andrew Revkin is one of the reasons I started writing about the environment in the first place, and he is one of the few reporters who was covering environmental issues before they became commonplace (environmental reporting only became widely-covered topic within the last decade, thanks in part to early bloggers’ tenacity and dedication to the…
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My Coverage of Raleigh Denim in October’s Whole Living Magazine
I first wrote about Raleigh Denim on Eco Chick way back in 2009, and since then, the brand has grown in more ways than just business-wise (though they are going gangbusters in that department as well). They’ve recently opened an NYC storefront and have expanded their jeans-only line to include all sorts of lovely pieces…
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Slow Fashion from Adie + George in September’s Whole Living Magazine
I am SO excited to share with you the piece I wrote for September’s Whole Living – all about one of my favorite topics, Slow Fashion. I interviewed the creators behind the slow fashion label Adie + George (natural dyes expert Sasha Duerr and ecofashion designer Casey Larkin of Mr. Larkin), and reported on how…
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I Curated a Goodebox: Check Out My Green Beauty Picks
I’m excited to report that July’s Goodebox (which we first wrote about in March), has products from companies chosen by yours truly. Check it out! I’ve chosen products from some of my very favorite green beauty companies, including scent from A Perfume Organic, mascara from Benecos, a caffeine eye cream from 100% Pure, bronzer from…
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Starre Named a “Sustainable Apparel Thought Leader”
I’m honored to be named a thought leader by Repair the World’s blog.
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“The Hot List” in April’s Whole Living Magazine (the Water Issue)
I loved putting together this piece on natural hot springs throughout the United States for Whole Living Magazine‘s April issue. I have a fantasy to one day pen a coffee-table book with gorgeous photography from hot springs around the world – if anyone knows a photographer who is similarly interested, please have them contact me!
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My Travel Press Kit is Now Available
I’ve put together a press kit detailing all my travel experience and writing. Check it out here if you’re interested in learning more!
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Starre Vartan at TedXYouth@Hewitt: The Story of Eco Chick and Eco Chick Escapes
Starre Vartan is the founder and editor-in-chief of Eco Chick and its sister site, EcoChick Escapes, all about ethical travel and style. She’s the author of The Eco-Chick Guide to Life (St. Martin’s Press), a pro blogger and oft-quoted green living expert who has been featured in the New York Times, Elle, Glamour and Self…
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Autumn, 2011 Speaking Engagements
Saturday, November 19th: “Breakthrough” speaker at TedXHewitt, in New York City. Thursday, December 1st: Speaking with Summer Rayne Oakes at Fordham University’s School of Law class, “Fashion Ethics, Sustainability and Development” You can see all my previous speaking engagements here.
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