q + a: amy of smock paper

Wisconsin-based Amy Stigler is the designer + creative director behind Smock paper, a unique stationery line that uses bamboo paper. Smock is definitely the eco-savvy frontrunner in turning bamboo into pretty paper. [Next week, I'm doing an entire post devoted to green stationery!] I think it's definitely easier to go greener when you're surrounded by people trying to be more eco-minded, which is the case with Smock. Amy's adopted more greeny ways since becoming a part of the Smock team. Here's Amy!

1. three simple ways you've gone greener in your life
+ using non-toxic cleaning supplies (lots of vinegar & castile soap)

+ bringing reusable bags to the grocery store
+ buying vintage (clothes, furniture, dishes/glassware, books .......)

2. last green purchase
Dr. Bronner's Lavender Soap

3. one green initiative you'd like to see enacted in your community
more bike paths


{photograph by tres descamarado}

4. best green gift you've given, received, or coveted
(besides Smock stationery ;) seasonal flowers from my yard or the farmer's
market arranged in a vintage vase

5. hardest habit to break to be more eco-friendly
driving ... with three kids and living where we do, its hard to avoid a good
amount of driving

6. three ways you want to be greener this year
+ we plan to plant a vegetable and herb garden with the kids
+ getting kids involved in the recycling (and composting)
+ less consuming/buying overall

A big thanks to Amy for being a part of Green Swap! I'll be sharing more ideas from Smock (and 9SpotMonk) in a post next week all about the greener side of paper.

{green swap photograph by charlotte jenks lewis}

Friday's q+a: abby of organic gardening  (*giveaway reminder — check it out for an organic gardening giveaway!)
tomorrow's q+a: renee loux, TV host, author, chef + all-around green guru

what's green swap? find out more here