TC 262: Sustainable Living with Jenny Greenjeans

In this episode Robin Masiewicz interviews Jennifer Prescott, AKA Jenny Greenjeans, about Everyday Sustainable Living. Jenny is a New York-based writer and a former Home market editor for top shelter magazines such as Real Simple, Better Homes & Gardens, and Organic Style.  Jenny's mission is to "inspire you with advice and information on how greener choices big and small can impact our lives and the health of our planet". On her blog jennyGREENjeans.com (http://www.jennygreenjeans.com/), Jenny provides informative articles  on sustainability issues that affect most people, and really useful information on things like safe fruit and veggie washes, safe sunscreens, the trouble with bleach, and many other healthy living topics. In the interview Jenny discusses the Green Schools NY Public School Composting Pilot, a very successful program aimed at reducing waste in NYC's Upper West Side. The program has since expanded citywide. You can read more about the program here (http://www.cec3.org/www/cecd3/site/hosting/Committees/D3%20Green%20Group/Composting%20Pilot%20Brochure.pdf). Jenny tells Robin about Safe Summertime Sunscreens (http://www.jennygreenjeans.com/safe-summertime-sunscreens/), and how not all sunscreens are created equal. Spray-on sunscreens, for example, should be avoided because of the chemicals they contain and put into the air. Check out her article (http://www.jennygreenjeans.com/safe-summertime-sunscreens/)for a list of ten recommended safe sunscreens. Jenny also shares her recipe for a safe fruit and veggie wash: Fruit & Veggie Wash ½ cup Apple Cider Vinegar ½ cup Distilled water ½ cup Lemon juice 1 Tablespoon 3% Hydrogen Peroxide (optional)* * Hydrogen Peroxide gives an added antibacterial/antifungal boost Sustainability and green living are very important to us here at the Transformation Cafe. If you have any other suggestions or tips for the Transformation Cafe Community, let us know in the comments!