Green Daily Grind is about making green living work in everyday life – our daily grind. We realize that there are a lot of failed attempts to living green and many people don’t even bother trying because, truthfully, it can be confusing and take some work. Some products are labeled “eco” and “organic” but don’t work. Information is  often distorted. But let us be the first to tell you: Don’t Give Up! The benefits of living green for the planet, and more importantly, for YOU are innumerable and often immeasurable. Yep – quality of life doesn’t always translate to some perfect formula. But feeling good is pretty important, and living green has a lot to do with how we feel both inside and within our surrounding environments. Follow our personal and professional journeys through living and working green. We’ll help you navigate the ins-and-outs of true green living and will make one promise – no greenwashing here!

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Green Daily Grind Primary Authors

3 Women. 2 Companies. And a whole lot of eco-passion!

Sasha Windes – She has always believed in giving back to the community and reducing her negative impact on the planet. When her two children developed asthma and eczema symptoms, she began doing her research on chemicals found in household products. This research blossomed into a passion for a clean, safe, eco-friendly products. She found that once unwanted chemicals were removed from her children’s surroundings, their symptoms disappeared. It was at this moment that she knew she wanted to help other parents that are experiencing the same problems.  ”It was through the information available online and other testimonials from mothers that helped me so much, and I feel it is my duty to give back to other mothers going through the same problems.”  She was so inspired she co-founded Greenshops.com with Jennifer Jordan – an online green retail store  listing environmental benefits for it’s products to help people uncover the mystery of what makes a product green.  ”We not only offer products that are green, but we assure they are healthy as well.  People list products green just because they are made from recycled materials.  Not all materials are healthy for our homes and we want to create a safe, healthy and happy place for familes to shop.”

Jennifer Jordan – A retired Radio City Rockette and world traveler, Jennifer has always been passionate about creatively giving back to the world around her. After moving to Bakersfield with her husband, pursuing a career in real estate and attaining her eco-broker designation, she decided she loved having her own business but hadn’t quite found her niche. After switching out her toxic cleaning products and realizing her labs no longer became sick, this fueled her passion for the environment to yet another level. She’s proud to say running Greenshops.com allows them to not only positively affect people and their families, but the world around them, as well. Jennifer also is the founder to the Green Drinks in Bakersfield, Ca.

Adrienne Spahr Kim – Adrienne (Addie) has been interested in environmental   issues and sustainable development since as far back as high school. She obtained a B.A. in Environmental Studies from the University of Colorado, where she led the Student Environmental Action Coalition and worked for the Sierra Club. She later obtained her Master of Public Policy from the University of Southern California, focusing on urban planning, transportation policy, and sustainable development. Adrienne then spent 6 years as a strategic planning and policy consultant for the federal government but her passion for green building, design, and sustainable living motivated her to start a consulting company that helps both businesses and households adopt eco-practices. In 2007, she founded Green Living Consulting – which consults both businesses and households on how and why to adopt green practices at home, at work and on-the-go. Adrienne is a LEED AP and believes in educating people on eco-practices that are good for both people and the planet! She is expecting her first child in the Fall of 2010 and can’t wait to be an eco-mama!

Contributing Authors

James Leon Gray (author) – James Leon Gray is a well recognized builder in California and Arizona.  He has received many awards for his creativity and preservation of the area around his projects.  He continues to amaze people with the amazing ways he keeps the surrounding environment and builds homes around nature.  His vision is “An Alternative to the Typical…Respect the land… build with sustainable materials, and create living environments with a neighborhood feel and sense of permanence.  The architecture is a reflection of the rich and lush desert environments on which homesites are selected. A STELLARGRAY home is embraced by its natural surroundings Art may triumph over function and every home offers lifestyle and sanctuary. Texture, color and character blend into a feeling for where we live. Solid and safe, yet nurturing from thickened earth walls and softened interior features.”

Erin Lubien