Guides to Living Lightly in New York City

Coffee: Sellers of Shade Grown and Organic Coffee
Energy: Conservation and Alternative Sources
Food: Local and Organic
Shopping:Environmentally Friendly Businesses

The Living Lightly Guide to:

Baby ProductsBeauty Products(shampoos, soaps, lotions etc.)
Coffee
Dry Cleaning
Energy Use
Cleaning Products
Organics
Plastics
Recycling Old Shoes
Seafood

Book Reviews

Books:
Jane Goodall, "Harvest of Hope"
This is a fantastic book from one of my personal heroes. It will change the way you look at food. The word "hope" in the title gives you the right idea that the overall tone is an optimistic one, although some of the realities of our food industry are quite disturbing. I highly recommend this book for anyone who eats food.

Better Off, Flipping the Switch on Technology by Eric Brende
This is a fun read about a couple who decide to live "off the grid," for the purpose of research. They calculate how much time they spend "working" and compare it to the hours the rest of us, living with modern conveniences, spend. The author does not suggest or promote a lifestyle without electricity, however he does offer a fresh perspective on how we view our modern "conveniences."

Our Mission

Our mission is two-fold. First, we believe that changes on the individual level do make a difference. Therefore, we strive to challenge ourselves to live lighter and lighter. In doing so, we hope our efforts will inspire others to do the same. In addition, we work within our communities putting systems into place, which we hope will ultimately make it easier for others to shrink their footprint too!