Chloë Sevigny Goes Big
January 18 2010
In honor of Chloë Sevigny’s Golden Globes’ win for Best Supporting Actress/Television, we’re re-running the EcoStiletto interview in which she inspired us to embrace our inner hippy from the “Big Love” set.
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.
