You moved to Manhattan from Ontario. Has it been hard being eco in the Big Apple?
You don't have to live in the country and grow your own food to be green. I discovered there are lots of things about a big city that are really green: population density, fewer cars and more mass transit (meaning less carbon emissions). But initially, I longed for more outdoor spaces.
Any of your country ways translate to city living?
I've recently started composting in my apartment, which is quite an adventure. There's a Japanese system called the Bokashi (scdworld.com). You cut up your table scraps and add a special mixture that speeds the breakdown process. Compost makes houseplants very happy.
What's in your closet?
Anna Cohen's edgy organic fiber separates. Crisp pieces from Noir. Linda Loudermilk jeans and baby-doll dresses. Yummy cashmere from Stuart + Brown, all made by Mongolians living in their traditional way.
You're about to renovate. Found any cool green products?
I'm excited about Squak Mountain Stone, a new limestone-like material made of recycled paper and glass and coal fly ash. It can be used as a kitchen counter or a tabletop.
Paper or plastic—or neither?
Paper, if I've forgotten to bring my own bag. I have a grocery tote that's made from recycled rice bags (geckotraders.com).
