Welcome to the Green Life.

The Green Life was launched as an online addendum to the paper edition of Sierra magazine. We editors wanted more space in which to share information about the empowering ideas, interesting products, and trendsetting people making a difference in the green realm. So we started this blog.

We know that there's immense interest in earth-friendly options for living well. What we wear, where we live, how we get around, and the ways in which we spend our money affect our quality of life — and the viability of all of nature.

Fortunately, style, function, and satisfaction can coexist with sustainability.

So do tell: What's your favorite green product? What actions and ideas have made your life a little easier and the earth a bit cleaner? We look forward to reading your tips, questions, raves, and rants.

Explore, enjoy, and protect the planet,

Avital Binshtock, editor