The Green

In a previous Greenzine special, we featured one of the organizations dedicated to pursuing green issues and products. The organization is called Pure Habitat NYC [www.purehabitatnyc.com]. This is a fabulous company that serves its' clients by doing a "green" spring cleaning of a home's environment and then by providing expert consultation on green lifestyle.

We conducted an interview with Cory Tixier of Pure Habitat and here is a text version of her answers. Here is the whole interview, we hope you enjoy.

Question #1: What is Pure Habitat and why was it created?

Pure Habitat provides two services which, offer urban dwellers a new beginning in pure living. We believe education is the foundation of commitment, and we are committed to educating our clients.

Our services:

Service #1: Green living

This consulting service is highly beneficial to anyone interested in learning and achieving a greener standard of living. The experience will change the way you think, live and feel--all for the better.

We realize that being green is not as easy as we would like it to be. Unfortunately we are creatures of habit. Our goal is to help you change your habits to more earth friendly ones; we will help you understand what makes things "green" and how to make the switch.

Green living consulting covers a wide rage of topics, some you may not have considered. From things as simple as recycling to the total renovation of your space.

Service #2: Green Cleaning

With the help of eco friendly products and our unique approach to cleaning we will care for your space as if it were our own. Your home will be cleaned with safe aroma therapeutic cleaners, leaving it rejuvenated and free of harmful chemicals. In every step of our cleaning process we are committed to reducing our impact on the environment, making us think twice about what happens to every plastic bag we use, every bucket we fill, even the transportation we utilize. This service promotes a green lifestyle, leaving clients with weekly eco information. We may not leave chocolets on your pillow but we will leaving valuable information including samples of products, plants that help clean the air and current Environmental news.

Pure Habitat was created out of necessity. A necessity to change the way we behave in relation to our environment. We believe humankind has had a profoundly negative impact on the environment through excess, neglect and indifference. It is time for us to redefine our place in the natural order of our planet so that all things can live in peace and harmony. We are witnessing a critical moment in the history of our earth. Its future cannot be left in the hands of those in power that are most guilty of excess and neglect.

Question #2: What was it like to work with the Sundance Channel on the green bags that were handed out at the Green Launch Party?

The whole thing was very exciting. Of course there were a few hang-ups on our end; which no one seemed to have a problem with. Everyone at Sundance here in the city and Utah were very understanding and more than willing to help. I would love the opportunity to work with Sundance Green on future "green" projects!

Question #3: Which part(s) of the environmental movement is Pure Habitat most interested in advocating or advancing?

There are many many areas that one could focus on in regards to our environment. However I think I am most interested in the human/nature relationship. I want to be able to reconnect people with the earth and with that comes an understanding and empathy for our ecosystem. With education and communication we learn to understand where we fit and our responsibility as stewards of this planet

Question #4: In what ways do you see the internet as a facilitator of the environmental movement?

From my experience the Internet allows for easy communication with large amounts of people, which I believe to be very critical in any movement. Information should always be free and easily accessible for everyone. The Internet allows people all over the world to share ideas. More importantly it connects like-minded people. Building communities, weather on line or not its human relations, which are desperately needed. It's actually to good to be true. I am sure the government will step in soon, its too private.

Question #5: How do you think your organization could benefit from being a part of the upcoming Eco-mmunity map soon to be launched at the Sundance Channel?

We have been working with New Yorkers for just over two years now. Our client relations as well as our vendor relations, and an over all understanding of everything green, has grown and continues to grow considerably. We want to become a significant resource to urban dwellers and being on the Eco-mmunity map would allow us to be more accessible to those in need. The more questions are asked the better teachers we become.