Chloe is Proud to be a Hippy.

Chloë Sevigny is so ahead of the pack, she was reducing and recycling before the rest of us had even heard of “eco.” We caught up with this conscious trendsetter between takes on “Big Love” to talk about the on-set green habits that inspire her co-stars and her short list of go-to green changes.

ES: When did you first become aware of the green movement?

CS: Probably the first Earth Day, whenever that was. My mom was always very environmentally conscious. I’d have to say being green was instilled in me before I even knew what it meant. We recycled, composted, used cloth rags and many other thing when I was just a child.

ES: What kinds of green changes have you made or do you plan to make in your life?

CS: I have made so many, I think the best thing to do is list them:

Unplugging chargers.
Hang-drying clothes.
Bringing my own mug and jugs of water that I fill at home to the set. (This
habit has inspired many a co-star).
Recycling everything possible including clothes and bric-a-brac.
Trying to consume less.
Buy less junk in my day-to-day life.
Never using plastic bags; I always bring my own, whether shopping for
clothes or groceries
Eating less meat.
Changing to energy-efficient bulbs.
Buying organic.
Taking public transportation: Even if people bug me on the train, it’s much faster anyway.

ES: What are a few of your favorite green Beauty or Lifestyle products? Green fashion designers or labels? How about stores or websites?

CS: Ecover diswashing and laundry detergents, earth-friendly products, anything you can buy at Whole Foods or Trader Joe’s or your local health food store. I also love the beauty products with essential oils, they are a great bargain and smell great.

ES: What’s your favorite eco-friendly tip our readers should know about?

CS: Being eco-friendly makes you feel good about yourself. Who cares if people call you a hippy.

Source: EcoStiletto