Professional Organizers Go Green
Since yesterday was Earth Day, it seems like a good time to write about some of the ways that professional organizers are helping our planet.
Most obvious is the fact that when helping clients to declutter their homes or workplaces, most, if not all, professional organizers will encourage them to Reduce-Reuse-Recycle. Items that the clients no longer need or want are often donated to charitable organizations.
Especially noteworthy is a group called Simple and Sustainable Pro Organizers who are "interested in simplicity, sustainability, and environmental consciousness as it pertains to our lives, our businesses, and our clients." There will even be a panel presentation and discussion about Simple and Sustainable Organizing at this week’s NAPO Conference, moderated by Claire Josefine. Also participating will be Linette George (recycling), Amanda Kovattana (earth-friendly organizing products), Illinois’ Holly Sherman (educating clients), and Jan Wencel (conscious consuming).
I’d like to thank these women for their work in this area, and I wish them and all the other attendees a very successful and enjoyable conference!
