“I was researching my book, The Virtuous Consumer, a guide to making environmentally and socially responsible purchasing choices, when I learned that I didn't have to start saving up for solar panels or a wind turbine, that I could generate green power by simply making a phone call. It was too simple a step to ignore. I now beat the drum of green power whenever I address audiences looking for tips on living greener. It's truly one of the most impactful yet simple moves people can make.”

Leslie Garrett is the author of The Virtuous Consumer. A regular columnist on environmental consumerism, her work has appeared in numerous publications, including The Toronto Star and The Globe and Mail.

Visit Leslie's blog at www.virtuousconsumer.com.