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preserve the environment by maintain-
Winner of the 2009
ing a ‘reduce, reuse and recycle’ way of
life. Not only are the products we use
A+ Green Business Award
and sell eco-friendly, but our methods
of operation are energy efficient as
well,” says Karnavas.
In addition to being good for the
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atural Awakenings Magazine team planet and their clients, Ecocentric’s
has selected Ecocentric Green staff and owner are also proud stewards
Salon & Spa of Port Orange, Florida as of the animals as well. Karnavas states,
the winner of the 2009 A+ Green Busi- “We carry only naturally-derived,
ness Award. Owner Tracy Karnavas is cruelty-free, vegan skin and hair care
commended for her efforts in establish- products.”
ing a business chosen for a variety of The folks at Ecocentric are con-
sustainability traits. According to Tiffany stantly seeking new ways to conserve
Smith Schroeder, Executive Director resources and their efforts do not go
Florida Green Guild, “The values of later, upon learn- unnoticed by their clients. Kim Giulve-
sustainability permeate every detail of ing of ammonia- zan, one of the satisfied customers who
the business. Ecocentric’s entire busi- free hair prod- nominated Ecocentric for the A+ Green
ness plan is based on the concepts of ucts, she decided Business Award shares, “Their products
sustainability. They illustrate a kind of to open her own are eco-friendly, including no-ammonia
interdisciplinary thinking that will char- salon. This was hair color. They conserve water and
acterize all business operations in a her chance to energy by using florescent bulbs and
future of limited resources and chemi- recover the life cold water washing. Their build-out and
cal avoidance.” that truly made equipment is refurbished, decreasing
Karnavas, a hair stylist for over 15 her happy. the energy and resources to produce
years, was forced to quit because her Her business now embodies an new materials.”
sensitivity to the harsh chemicals in eco-friendly environment as she has All of these green improvements
nearly all of the hair and nail products created an eco-educational space both don’t translate into a wildly expensive
she was using on a daily basis was through site design and services offered. salon experience. Ecocentric is a salon
causing chronic sinus problems, skin Ecocentric takes what is traditionally an that is affordable for all budgets. “We,
rashes and headaches. Immediately environment known to have chemicals at Ecocentric, also believe that helping
upon leaving her career as a hair stylist, associated with its services and sub- the environment should not come at a
her allergies cleared up. Although her stitutes natural and non-toxic ingredi- high cost to you. Our reasonable prices
life at that point was allergy-free, she ents for the health of their clients. “At make it easy for anybody to go green!”
missed her chosen career. A few years Ecocentric, we make a great effort to adds Karnavas.
The following nominated businesses offer exceptional “green” prod- als and systems. Offers Free in home evaluations on how you can
ucts or services. We would like to give them honorable mention. update your existing home to be greener.” ~ E. Dunagan
We also would like to thank those who wrote in on their behalf.
We commend all who are doing their part to make this a greener Kane’Ohe Bamboo Provisions of New Smyrna Beach
place to live and do business. The businesses are listed in alphabeti- BamboProvisions.com
cal order with comments from some of those who wrote in on their “This company makes eco-friendly clothing that is not only green
behalf. Visit their websites, use their services and encourage them in but fashionable, too. Using Bamboo fiber and organic cotton
their sustainable practices: blends, gives us an unbelievable soft and sustainable fabric that
looks as good as it feels.” ~ J. Stone
Bamboo Arts Center of DeLeon Springs
BambooArtsCenter.com Nature’s Way Natural Pest Control
“The good folks at the Bamboo Arts Center are constantly striving NaturesWayPest.com
to find new ways to re-use & recycle, garden organically and use all “Nature’s Way Natural Pest Control…has safe products to prevent
of their resources in the most responsible way. It is the predominant pests. They only kill the pest...not you!” ~ R. McDonough
theme in everything they do!” ~ P. Kimler
Ormond Beach Yoga Business
Felton Construction, Inc. of DeLand OrmondBeachYoga.com
FeltonConstruction.com “The class is conducted outside—no climate regulation equals no
“Felton Construction educates their clients on advantages of green greenhouse gases and lower cost to clients. All notifications are via
building. Uses only subcontractors that are versed in green materi- the web and emails—no paper consumed equals no trees killed.”
~ T. Gilardi
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