Latest green companies that got their free HowYouEco listing:

Friends of Ryerson Woods: Works closely with the Lake County, Illinois Forest Preserves to help protect this rare ecosystem for present and future generations. Sponsors environmental education programs and projects to contribute to the resources at Ryerson Woods More »

Garden Girl Natural Skin Care: Personal care products formulated with high quality natural ingredients to provides superior quality natural skin care. Free of parabens, phthalates, petroleum and unnecessary chemicals More »

Storm Sustainability: Water management services for people who design, build, manage or live where water infrastructure is insufficient. Storm enhances and protects our environment so that you have water when you need it. More »

The Swamp Schools: Discipline-focused education and training in environmental and wetlands management. More »

One Village Gifts: Green jewelry, sustainable and fair trade handbags, chocolate and coffee, home decor and holiday gifts. More »

CalFinder Solar Contractors: Large network of solar contractors servicing the United States. Website offer free estimates on residential solar. More »

Haleiwa Farmers Market: Vibrant marketplace for growers, food vendors and artisans. More than 40 vendors offer a wide variety of the freshest local produce, hand-crafted Hawaii-made merchandise, and delicious treats & eats. More »

COPE Farms: Small start up organic farm in middle Georgia area. More »

Organic Babe & Kids Wear: Online site for organic baby clothes, nappies, t-shirts, maternity wear, jackets, tops and baby lotions. More »

Project GreenBag : Eco-friendly fashionable alternative to plastic & paper bags. Made from 100% organic cotton and printed with non-toxic inks. More »

ecomii: Online green lifestyle resource, offering trustworthy and practical, how-to information for living a greener lifestyle. More »

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Part of a series featuring green moms, the new Chief Eco Officers.

Jessica Monte writes the Green Mamma blog. As a parent, lifelong artist and freelance writer her focus is rooted in desire to protect and preserve the planet’s environment for her children and future generations.

How do you eco?

Our family is making a good effort so far. We use CFLS instead of incandescent bulbs; replace heating and ac filters; choose energy efficient appliances; turn off and unplug electronic devices; run full dishwasher loads; recycle; use recycled products, buy locally grown and organic fresh foods when possible, eating vegetarian (100% for me and 75% for my husband and daughter); my husband tries to bike to work 3 times a week and I bike to local children’s events; maintain our cars and keep our tires inflated.

Why did you go eco?

My interest in eco-friendly living became a passion when my daughter Annabelle, now 19 months, entered our life and my instinct to protect my child became a need to protect and care for our planet. I believe our individual health and wellness (and our children’s) is connected to and interdependent upon the health of all else: the physical, mental, and spiritual health of families; the water supply, air, and soil; the collective health of the people in our community, the nation and larger world.

Small as we may perceive ourselves to be, our choices can truly make a difference in the grand scheme of things. What I have learned is that the best way we, as individuals, can exercise our power to protect and preserve our personal health, our families’ health, worldwide health, and the health of Mother Earth, is to reduce carbon emissions and slow down global warming.

What’s your favorite eco tip?

Keep green living simple. Buy not. Reduce, re-use, repurpose, upcycle, and recycle. It’s that easy.

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