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Robyn Griggs Lawrence, Editor in Chief

CONTACT:
Brandy Ernzen 785.274.4304 dir / bernzen@ogdenpubs.com
Ty Fowler 785.274.4387 dir / tfowler@ogdenpubs.com

Robyn’s background

• How did you become interested in green living and the environmental movement? 
• When you first began at Natural Home almost 10 years ago, you obviously saw a need for this type of information. Have you been surprised at the mainstream interest in green living? 
• What projects have you undertaken at your own home to make it more environmentally friendly? 
• As editor in chief of Natural Home, you’ve had the chance to explore a multitude of possibilities – new technologies, new designs, new décor. Have any of the homes you’ve profiled in the magazine inspired you to make changes to your own home? 
• What’s your favorite piece of advice to people wanting to “go green”? 

Evaluating “green” products

• Is there a perfect “green” product? 
• “Green” products seem to be everywhere. What should consumers look for when trying to choose green products? 
• How do products made using conventional methods and materials affect our personal health? 
• What materials are the top offenders when it comes to our health and the environment? 
• What types of problems do these materials present? 
• Say I can’t afford to purchase products certified as green (or I don’t want to throw out all my stuff and start again). How can I make the most of my everyday purchases? 

Natural Home-branded product line

• What makes the Natural Home products more sustainable than other products?  
• What makes the Natural Home­ products imperfect? 
• Bamboo has become quite popular as a sustainable alternative in many types of products. Are there specific considerations when shopping for bamboo products, or is all bamboo created equal? 
• Why should I care whether products are made with recycled versus virgin glass? Glass isn’t bad, right? 

 Natural cleaning products

• Natural cleaners have gotten a lot of buzz lately. Is there a problem with conventional cleaners? 
• Are you sure natural cleaners actually get things clean? 
• What are some of the staples of a natural home cleaning kit? 
• Are natural-based cleaners more expensive than traditional products? 
• OK, I’ve purchased all the stuff. Now what? (Robyn has multiple recipes for cleaners for a variety of cleaning tasks throughout the house.)