Green Living Now · Hartshorn Organic Farm, Vermont
What you eat, drink, cook with, bring into your home, and do for your health affects how you feel every day.
But what can you actually do about it — in ways that actually make a difference?
Giant food corporations, household product companies, and pharmaceutical industries have a financial interest in keeping you confused.
And a massive push to replace real food with lab-created alternatives isn't making it any easier.
No wonder ten "experts" are telling you ten different things.
At Green Living Now, Amy Hartshorn helps health-conscious women cut through the noise — on food, water, cookware, household products, and the holistic health practices that actually support your body.
No doom and gloom. No overwhelm. Progress over perfection.
Just honest, practical guidance from someone with 34 years of real-world experience doing this herself.
Where do you want to start?
Find your path into the elegant green rebellion
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Every resource I've created and vetted, right here. Courses, ebooks, masterclasses, freebies — plus the nontoxic products I personally use and trust.
Where independent-thinking, health-conscious women come to cut through the noise and finally understand what's worth changing, and why.
Common Questions
What is greenwashing?
Greenwashing is when companies use vague or misleading environmental claims, words like "natural," "clean," or "eco-friendly", to market products that may still contain harmful synthetic chemicals. Without a framework for evaluating ingredients and certifications, these claims are nearly impossible to assess.
What does nontoxic living actually mean?
Nontoxic living means intentionally reducing your exposure to harmful synthetic chemicals in the products you use daily — food, cookware, food storage, cleaning supplies, personal care, and building materials. It's also about choosing holistic tools that work with your body's natural systems, rather than relying on pharmaceutical interventions. It's not about perfection; it's about making informed decisions with the information available.
Where do I start with a nontoxic home?
The kitchen is the highest-impact starting point for most households, because it combines food contact, heat exposure, and daily chemical use. Cookware materials, food storage, and cleaning products are the three areas with the most immediate effect.
What does holistic living mean in practice?
Holistic living means recognizing that your health isn't just about what you avoid — it's about how and what you eat, the quality of your rest, your level of connection with others, and how and if you relate to the natural world. At Green Living Now, this shows up in podcast conversations with foragers, herbalists, and holistic practitioners, as well as in Vermont farm retreats designed to help women slow down, reconnect, and rebuild their instincts.
Who is Amy Hartshorn?
Amy Hartshorn is a certified organic farmer, nontoxic living educator, retreat, farm tour, and podcast host based in Vermont. She was the founding Executive Director of the Household Toxins Institute (started by the founder of Seventh Generation) and served as technical editor of Green Living for Dummies. She has been teaching nontoxic living and holistic wellness principles for over 34 years. Wanna know more? Go here.
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