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Ask the
EXPERTS
Living a Greener Lifestyle
by LeeAnna Tatum
Photos provided by: Kimberly-Carr Home Designs
Husband and wife team Michael and Heather
I met with them to discuss their journey and to
O’Sullivan are the owners and founders of
glean some tips that we can all put to use in our
Kimberly-Carr Home Designs, a company created
own journeys toward a more sustainable lifestyle.
to help people live a greener lifestyle. Their
Following are some questions and answers from
company is a reflection of their personal
these green living experts.
commitment to an environmentally-conscious life. What are a few simple changes we can begin Though admittedly still a far cry from the so-
making today toward a greener lifestyle?
called “zero waste” lifestyle, the couple have made 26
significant strides in their own home to reduce
If you haven’t already done so, Heather suggests
waste in general and, more specifically, to reduce
eliminating single use water bottles and straws.
the use and waste of single-use plastics.
Reusable and portable water bottles are readily
