Starre Vartan

Starre Vartan

Starre Vartan is the author of "The Eco Chick Guide to Life" and publisher of Eco-Chick.com. She has written for a number of online and print publications, including Audubon Magazine, elle.com and The Huffington Post. You can follow her on Twitter @ecochickie.



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Recycling Mysteries: Holiday Cards, Wrapping, Decor

Starre Vartan, December 5th, 2011

A whopping 2.65 billion Christmas cards are sent every year, most of which end up tossed, and XX miles of wrapping paper are snugly fit around boxes and gifts, only to end up torn apart and usually in a huge garbage bag. And what about Christmas décor items, like plastic boughs to decorate the staircase that won’t make it another holiday, ... read more

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Tagged book, curbside, giftboxes, gree, ideas, mail, packaging, paint, paper, recycled, reuse

Published in Household


Spring Cleaning Your Garage

Starre Vartan, March 28th, 2011

Whether you approach spring cleaning with dread or a sense of positivity is entirely up to you, but either way, it has to get done. With a bit of preparation, the right tools, a good attitude and some information, you can zip through your cleaning quickly and feel great about it afterward. Prepping for spring cleaning Materials to have on hand: ... read more

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Tagged bath, bathroom, batteries, computer, DIY, kitchen, paint, toilet, tools, wood

Published in Household


For Valentine’s Day, Try This

Starre Vartan, January 31st, 2011

The amazing (and sometimes frustrating!) thing about Valentine's Day is that it means something different to almost everyone. For those hard-to-shop-for loved ones, try some of these creative eco ideas and have a low-waste V-Day. Permanent (Non-Tacky) Flowers Beautiful blooms are a traditional way to express affection on Valentine's Day, but due to the fact that V-Day lands in the middle ... read more

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Tagged ideas, organic, recycled, wood

Published in General


Recycle Holiday Cards, Wrapping, Decor

Starre Vartan, December 20th, 2010

We all love to recycle as much as we can. In my house, I like to make it a game to see how little garbage I can throw out each week. But there are always those things that are tough to figure out what to do with, and the holidays produce plenty of them. Around Christmas and New Year’s, I ... read more

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Tagged book, giftbags, giftboxes, glassornaments, greetingcard, holidayevents, mail, packaging, recycle, reuse, wrappingpaper

Published in Household


Make a Holiday Fashion Statement

Starre Vartan, December 6th, 2010

Even if you don’t have the budget (or the time!) to shop for a new holiday outfit, that doesn’t mean you have to go sparkle- or statement-free to this season’s parties. Accessories are the simplest, easiest addition to any outfit, and since you don’t have to worry about fit, you can order them without fear online! Below find some of the ... read more

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Tagged clothingandtextile, holidaygifts, organic, recycled

Published in Clothing


Best Online Stores For the Holidays

Starre Vartan, November 22nd, 2010

People generally fall into one of two categories when it comes to shopping for the holidays; they either consider it good fun, or a terrible chore. Whichever category you fall into, it’s easier than ever to find really great, useful, interesting gifts that are also have a smaller environmental footprint than traditional gifts. These "green" gifts could stand out in many ... read more

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Tagged clothingandtextile, computers, cosmetics, holidaygifts

Published in General


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