It seems everywhere you turn recently, there is more news about environmental concerns, issues with chemicals in products, and the need to recycle more.  It can be difficult to actually process all of the information to come up with ways that you can be more “green”, especially if you want to retain your personal sense of style.

I recently received a copy of Christie Matheson’s book Green Chic and would highly recommend it to anyone who is interested in becoming more environmentally friendly.  Christie’s writing style is light and very personal, and doesn’t at all come across as preachy or all-knowing as some books on this topic tend to.  However, despite the lightness, she does her research and explains important environmental concerns.  I learned a whole bunch of things I didn’t know, and am inspired to make a few changes in my life (starting with cleaning my closet - Christie has some great advice in that area).  You’ll find that the majority of her suggestions are completely doable, as they involve small changes that add up. 

You can find Green Chic at Amazon.com.