Eco-chic simply means trendy environmentalism. It is one of the latest buzz words being used to describe everything from housewares to vacations. Eco-chic consumers not only look for stylish products made from sustainable materials, but they are also concerned with where and how those products were manufactured. Preferably the products are manufactured close to point-of-purchase in safe factories that pay fair wages. Eco-chic vacations are designed to tread lightly on the earth while exposing tourists to the beauty of nature.