Keeping Green Glamourous
Posted by Cate O’Malley on Growers and Grocers
When it comes to “going green,” people often make the mistake in thinking that you have to give up being stylish as well. Luckily for us, that couldn’t be further from the truth, and in author Sophie Uliano’s new book, she shows us how to be glamourous while still being green. She told People magazine recently that she wrote Gorgeously Green for “women like me - who like shopping and manicures but are concerned about the planet.” She also went on to answer a few quick questions:
So we can keep our nail polish? Yes! Just find nontoxic polish, which is readily available, and non-acetone remover.
How bad is dry cleaning? The chemicals can be carcinogenic. I prefer wet cleaners, who give the garment a proper wash but in a delicate manner.
Should we always buy organic? Pick one thing to start. If your family drinks a lot of milk, then go with organic milk. You’ll feel empowered.
How green is Julia Roberts (her pal Julia wrote the forward in the new book)? She started a compost. She packs a no-waste lunch for her children, and she takes reusable bags shopping - she has 15 of them. She’s like, “Tell me what to do and I’ll do it!” We’re entirely like-minded.
