Ideal Bite

What drove you to get involved with being green?
AG: I've always been sensitive in my lifestyle choices, but felt an overwhelming call to action three years ago when the news about global warming was becoming so frequent, I couldn't ignore it. To imagine our planet without such simple things that we take for granted, such as clean drinking water, or the thought that one day polar bears might only exist in captivity really shocked me.

If you were going to a green carpet event, which eco-designer would you wear?
AG: I love Leila Hafzi, whose gowns are as ethical as they are glamorous. And of course Linda Loudermilk. She is so innovative with fabrics and tailoring, and her pieces are exquisite.

What's your eco pet peeve?
AG: My biggest aggravation is seeing litter. I'm one of those people who is constantly picking up others' trash when walking my dogs.

What's your eco-confession?
AG: It's a biggie, but I love traveling, flying in particular, which is obviously disastrous for the environment. [But] when I do travel, I do my part by offsetting my CO2, being mindful of how and where I tread, and always looking for an airline that has a substantial environmental initiative, such as Virgin.