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Contributors
September marks a big milestone for us here at Green Living—it’s our 10th anniversary. When our owner, Dorie Morales, launched this publication in September of 2010, “ecofriendly” and “sustainable” were words that were just beginning to become part of the mainstream lexicon. She was a true visionary, working to make her mark on the world. When I joined the team in 2019, she asked me for my “why”—WHY did I want to be part of Green Living? WHY was sustainability important to me? The simple answer? Because I care. I care about our Earth, I care about our health, and I care about the future. Being part of something that is contributing to that narrative is an honor. Through Green Living, we hope to continue to make an impact. We hope to educate and inspire, and to unite our readers in the common goal of making the world a better place for us all. I remember when my son was born 15 years ago. I searched high and low for bottles that were free of chemicals—no BPA, no phthalates, no anything. At the time, they were difficult to find (yes, I could have gone with all glass, but for those who know me… well… “klutz” is my middle name!). That was around the time when I was going through the rest of my kitchen, throwing out old plastic containers for yes, glass ones (those I wasn’t lugging around all the time!); old, scratched pots with nonstick coating for stainless steel; and more. Over the years, I’ve made many other household and lifestyle changes to be more eco-friendly and sustainable. And yes, I’ve learned a lot of new tips since I’ve been with Green Living, as well.
Ric Coggins, writer Ric Coggins has been a longtime contributor, taking us all on his journey as a cancer survivor. Each month he shares health lessons he learned along the way. Coggins is a University of Arizona Master Gardener who grew up on a one-acre garden tended by his father, who was a regular contributor to Mother Earth News and Organic Gardening and Farming magazines. Coggins continues his father’s “green” traditions on a one-acre organic garden urban homestead in Mesa he calls The Fool on the Hill Farm.
Working towards a goal of taking care of the Earth and its living inhabitants makes me proud. The team at Green Living works hard to bring you the latest news, stories, and products to make that possible. They’re amazing. Speaking of our team, we all worked together to bring you this newly redesigned magazine. We’re still tweaking it, so watch out for more changes, but we’re excited to show you what we’ve been up to. We also redesigned our website! And coming soon, we’ll have a big event to celebrate our milestone anniversary. We hope you join us for the celebration, as well as join us on our journey for the next 10 years—and beyond.
Sustainably yours,
Michelle Editor-in-Chief michelle.g@greenlivingmag.com
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Kyley Warren, assistant editor Kyley Warren is an award-winning writer, editor, and multimedia architect who specializes in lifestyle and entertainment reporting. Her versatility has allowed her to maintain impactful roles within a number of prominent publications and PR agencies. Warren earned her journalism degree from Arizona State University, and has since had bylines featured in USA Today, San Francisco Chronicle, U.S. News & World Report, and the Miami Herald, among others.
