The Journey

As summer comes to an end, we are reminded that Autumn’s cooler days are ideal to EcoConsciously experience many natural destinations.

We often talk about eco-awareness among divers, because the whole concept of Stream2Sea’s reef-safe products was developed by a diving fanatic. But there are plenty of other places and activities you might not think about when you’re trying to reduce your impact --...

Everything you put on your body ends up in the ocean. The shampoo you use, the lotion you lather on, the conditioner that keeps your hair healthy – very few of the ingredients in these products are captured in wastewater treatment plants. Those treatment plants, of...

We might be unaware of how our actions are affecting ocean ecosystems, not because we don’t care, but because we haven’t noticed.

Morgon was sixteen when her doctor informed her she needed to have a biopsy to check for skin cancer. “I have always loved being in the sun. My whole family tans well, so I would put on sunscreen if I remembered. But if I didn’t, no big deal.” Morgon is in the...

The choices made to benefit you as an individual, can also benefit our beautiful planet. We have put together a list of 7 examples to help you get started.

New legislation will ban the sale and use of any sunscreen that contains the chemicals oxybenzone and octinoxate.

We all have the power to make a difference, but don’t always know how to begin. There’s no better time than now!

What a week in the reef-safe sunscreen industry! First, the good news – the Hawaiian legislature passed rules banning oxybenzone in sunscreens to protect their coral reefs yesterday. The governor is expected to sign the legislation in June. Then the bad news --...

  Sunscreen is probably on your list as you plan your outdoor excursions this spring – and hopefully you’re looking for a product that is “reef-safe.” (If not, check out the latest report from the International Coral Reef Initiative.) But just because the front of the...

With coral reefs facing increasing challenges from global warming, overfishing and ocean acidification, eight countries formed the International Coral Reef Initiative  (ICRI) in 1995. As conditions continue to decline, more than 60 countries as well as the United...

Does your product contain ‘chemicals’? Chemical-free sunscreen - Everyone is asking about it right now.  I’ve been formulating natural skin care products for nearly 20 years.  Every ingredient I use is consciously chosen: sustainably sourced botanicals, nourishing...