What is most important to you about ‘going green’ or being environmentally conscious?
The most important aspect of ‘going green’ is preserving the world we live in. There is so much beauty and biodiversity in each natural habitat of the world. By living environmentally conscious, each person is minimizing their impact on the environment and ensuring that the wildlife surrounding us will be thriving for future generations.

What are your top five organic foods?
Berries, apples, dairy, eggs and meat.

With all the waste at sporting events, how would you encourage sporting venues to be more environmentally responsible?
The easiest way to make sporting venues more environmentally responsible is to make recycling stations available and convenient. If spectators are willing to take the extra few seconds to sort their waste and recycle glass, cans, plastic and paper before throwing out non-recyclables, I think we can make a major change. Food waste containers would also limit food going into the garbage and could be used for compost.

With all the travel during the season, how do you minimize your carbon footprint when you’re on the road?
We are constantly traveling during the season. It’s hard to minimize your carbon footprint, but I try to do small things that make a difference over the course of the entire year. I always recycle whenever possible and request to not have my towels or sheets changed during my stay at a hotel. I try to get out and enjoy some fresh air and, if possible, walk instead of taking a cab.

What sustainable methods did you integrate into your home?
We are only renting the house for the summer, so we are unable to integrate as many sustainable methods as desired.  However, we do have a compost pile in the backyard for food scraps and yard waste.

What is your favorite outdoor activity to do in Arizona?
I enjoy golfing and hiking in Arizona. One of the big benefits of playing hockey in Phoenix is the ability to be outside during the season and be active and enjoy the sun.

Do you like to cook? What is your favorite organic recipe?
My wife and I love to cook. We try to eat primarily organic foods at home and whenever possible, we patronize restaurants that use organic ingredients. We both find preparing and cooking dinner a perfect time to relax. My favorite organic recipe is the kale salad from True Food Kitchen.

Name your top three locally owned restaurants.
Rancho Pinot, St. Francis and True Food Kitchen.

Tuscan Kale Salad

Ingredients

• 4-6 cups kale – loosely packed, sliced leaves of Italian black (Lacinato,“dinosaur,” cavolo nero), midribs removed
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 3-4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, mashed
• Salt  and pepper, to taste
• Hot red pepper flakes, to taste
• 2/3 cup grated Pecorino Toscano cheese (Rosselino variety if you can find it) or any other flavorful grating cheese such as Asiago or Parmesan
• 1/2 cup freshly made bread crumbs from lightly toasted bread

Directions
Whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper, and a generous pinch (or more) of hot red pepper flakes. Pour dressing over kale in serving bowl and toss well. Add two-thirds of the cheese and toss again. Let mixture sit for at least five minutes. Add bread crumbs, toss again, and top with remaining cheese.

Recipe courtesy of True Food Kitchen