This is an exciting time to be a part of Green Living. Since I started with the publication six months ago, I have witnessed the dedication and passion exhibited by my coworkers. It is an honor to work with such a dynamic and talented team whose core mission is to inspire change for a better life and healthier planet for all of us. The writers, community leaders, advertisers and readers I have met value Green Living and commend our efforts. We will continue to seek out stories that inspire, entertain and inform in the realm of sustainability. This month we have stories about eco-fashion, business strategies and innovation in building design. There are articles on health, nature, green gadgets and events. Some of our best story ideas come from our readers, and we would like to hear from you. Is there something you would like to know more about? Do you have an idea you would like to share? Are you telling your friends about us? As Green Living continues to grow, we can make an even greater difference in our community and in our world. Thank you again for your continued support.
Warmly,
Cheryl
A message from the publisher
Happy Anniversary Green Living!
Can it be that three years have passed since the first issue of Green Living found its way into people’s homes and hearts? We all have grown during that time. Together we have learned ways to be kinder to the environment and to ourselves. Today, we better understand how subtle changes in the way we live, work and play can have a positive impact. We have witnessed businesses large and small make conscious and sustainable changes for the better. There is a shift in language and practices as major corporations focus on sustainability. Green job opportunities are on the rise, and the amount of eco-friendly products including energy-efficient appliances and alternative fuel vehicles, continues to climb. More people are using alternative transportation, working and living in sustainable buildings, and living in walkable cities. Eco-tourism, socially responsible investing, natural medicine, and organic and local produce, have become more important to us. Being green is mainstream.
Here at Green Living we have been making changes too. It is an exciting time for us as we celebrate our third anniversary. I have been with this wonderful publication since its inception and have watched it blossom. I have recently taken over the helm as the owner and publisher. I am seeing the opportunities that lie ahead as our publication continues to grow. We are growing in our online and print audience, as well as our social media presence. Our calendar is already filling with great events in the coming year. More people are familiar with the magazine and are singing its praises. We have added to our team a new creative director, editor-in-chief and director of operations. We also have increased our sales team, our contributing writers, photographers and staff. It is true that it takes a village, and ours also has an eco-friendly printer and a distribution team that includes bike couriers. I am thankful to all who share their talent and passion to help make Green Living a reality. I am especially thankful for the support of our advertisers who make it possible to bring Green Living to you each month and, of course, I appreciate you, our readers, who embrace the publication’s mission and continue to spread the word about our magazine, and about living a sustainable life.
It has truly been an honor and a privilege to promote our mission: to inspire, empower and educate people so they can make eco-conscious choices in their daily lives. Small changes can have a positive effect for people and the planet. We need to make the world a better place for the next generation so they can love Mother Earth the way that we do. We look forward to another amazing year and I thank each of you for your support.
In gratitude,
Dorie
