How do you incorporate being eco-friendly into inspirational words and graphics. The designers in-
your day-to-day routine? volved with pGS are really wonderful too. “Begley’s
“I do my best to have my lifestyle centered in eco- Best Spot Remover” or “Citrus Magic” are two of
friendly living. So, every choice I make whether the many products I discuss with clients for house-
it’s how I brush my teeth, what I wear, eat, drive, hold cleaning products. “perfect Organics” makes
or buy is shaped by those values. Of course, I do a lovely shea butter (it’s vegan) lip balm called
make exceptions, but the important thing is that vanilla Twist. There are so many choices now, com-
I’m aware of those exceptions and I do my best pared to five years ago and I love it. I can’t wait
to counter-balance them in some other positive to see what the future brings!”
ways.“
Is it expensive to be eco-friendly?
Who are your favorite green clothing designers, “It depends on how you approach it, there are
products, etc? overpriced, luxury eco items out there, but I’ve al-
“I’ve been a supporter of “Be Love” for a long ways been selective and happen to love a good
time. They offer beautiful comfortable apparel deal. My first preference is getting used or locally
that is sweatshop-free, organic, and incorporates made items, but even places like Bed, Bath & Be-
yond or Target have all sorts of
green things to choose from now. I
think more importantly, we as a cul-
ture need to really live the mantra
‘Reduce. Reuse. Recycle.’ Some
people say that eco-friendly living
is too expensive, but I honestly be-
lieve we, can’t afford to ignore go-
ing green any longer. It’s time to
embrace our purchasing and cre-
ative power and reshape a world
that works for all of life.”
What advice do you have for those
just starting to green their lives?
“Start with something simple like
supporting Meatless Mondays.
World-renowned scientists have de-
termined that we can have a more
immediate and dramatic impact
on reducing pollution by eating less
meat and dairy than by driving hy-
brids. Ideally, we want to contribute
to a healthier planet through what
we eat and what we drive (or ride).
people can also make a major dif-
ference in minimizing their toxic ex-
posure and healing the planet by
switching over to eco-friendly
household cleaners. I also recom-
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