Danny Seo

If ethical shopping has a star, it's Danny Seo, the celebrity eco-stylist who champions green consumerism from the pages of Organic Style magazine, where he's editor-at-large, as well as his books and TV appearances. He's helped many of Hollywood's big hitters become more green, and been dubbed "the new Martha Stewart" for his enthusiasm, positivity and his practical approach to making our lives more environmentally friendly. "Think big," he advises. "Don't worry over the small things.

Danny Seo is a green lifestyle expert who champions green consumerism.From LED bulbs to power-saving plugs, he told CNN Eco Solutions which green home appliances currently on the market were his favorites. Author of "Simply Green", his green style tips have also appeared in the pages of magazines, on TV shows, and recently he's added his green thumbs up to products. Seo also serves as the Green Living Partner for U.S. store JCPenney and is a partner of Method Products. Kohler Carafe Kitchen Faucet Danny Seo: "We all know drinking filtered water at home is good for us and the planet, but many of the screw-on faucet filters can be unsightly or simply get in the way. This faucet has integrated two-in-one features as both a kitchen faucet and water filter.

Danny Seo knows that those who live an environmentally friendly lifestyle have not always had the coolest of reputations. "A lot of people think of teepees and straw bale houses and hippies," he says. Through his published works and consulting work, Seo aims to show people that they can help keep the air, ground and water as pure as possible and still look good. And he says it can all be done without sacrificing style or the comforts of home. "In our modern age of Whole Foods and hybrid cars and flat screen TVs that are super-energy efficient," Seo says, "it's really about living a life that has concern for the planet around you but also doing it with style, authenticity and just a little bit of personal flair.

CNN is "Going Green" in the pursuit of the most innovative and effective solutions to the world's most pressing problems. On TV and online we'll be looking at the ways in which climate change is being tackled, from grassroots initiatives in alternative energy to the bigger plans to create a low- or even no-carbon future. Looking ahead to the G8 summit in Toyako in Japan from July 7 - 9, we ask those working at the sharp end of combating climate change what can come from the discussions and, if they were given a minute with the G8 leaders, what advice they would give them.

CNN Would you take advice from a 21yearold How about one who already has founded a national campaign to save the environment, received the Albert Schweitzer Institute Award and been honored by Oprah Winfrey;Danny Seo said he did all those things, then decided his true calling was teaching others how to do them. Seo credits an appearance on the Oprah Winfrey show with helping him see the light and write a book about it.;When he was 12, Seo said he formed Earth 2000 National, a teen environmental group that now has 12,000 members.

Feel better with these easy tricks. 1. Be a chocoholic "Dark chocolate is the ultimate superfood," says integrative medicine specialist Jeffrey Morrison of New York. The high concentration of polyphenols helps protect your body from free radicals and can reduce the chance of heart disease and cancer. Your daily dose? "One ounce of dark chocolate (with 77 percent cocoa content)." 2. Avoid the fumes That "new-paint smell" you're used to is actually the scent of volatile organic compounds (VOCs)

Resolutions tend to be goals like quitting smoking, running some knee-crushing marathon, or writing that long-delayed memoir or mystery novel, all noble if daunting propositions. But resolutions don't have to be just about you, pal. How about thinking about doing good for others, namely this pretty blue planet you've been sponging off of for so long? To inspire you, we've asked a few of our favorite eco-experts to suggest some easy ways you can lessen your household's impact on the environment.

Danny Seo is a green lifestyle expert who champions green consumerism.From LED bulbs to power-saving plugs, he told CNN Eco Solutions which green home appliances currently on the market were his favorites. Author of "Simply Green", his green style tips have also appeared in the pages of magazines, on TV shows, and recently he's added his green thumbs up to products. Seo also serves as the Green Living Partner for U.S. store JCPenney and is a partner of Method Products. Kohler Carafe Kitchen Faucet Danny Seo: "We all know drinking filtered water at home is good for us and the planet, but many of the screw-on faucet filters can be unsightly or simply get in the way. This faucet has integrated two-in-one features as both a kitchen faucet and water filter.

CNN is "Going Green" in the pursuit of the most innovative and effective solutions to the world's most pressing problems. On TV and online we'll be looking at the ways in which climate change is being tackled, from grassroots initiatives in alternative energy to the bigger plans to create a low- or even no-carbon future. Looking ahead to the G8 summit in Toyako in Japan from July 7 - 9, we ask those working at the sharp end of combating climate change what can come from the discussions and, if they were given a minute with the G8 leaders, what advice they would give them.

If ethical shopping has a star, it's Danny Seo, the celebrity eco-stylist who champions green consumerism from the pages of Organic Style magazine, where he's editor-at-large, as well as his books and TV appearances. He's helped many of Hollywood's big hitters become more green, and been dubbed "the new Martha Stewart" for his enthusiasm, positivity and his practical approach to making our lives more environmentally friendly. "Think big," he advises. "Don't worry over the small things.

Danny Seo knows that those who live an environmentally friendly lifestyle have not always had the coolest of reputations. "A lot of people think of teepees and straw bale houses and hippies," he says. Through his published works and consulting work, Seo aims to show people that they can help keep the air, ground and water as pure as possible and still look good. And he says it can all be done without sacrificing style or the comforts of home. "In our modern age of Whole Foods and hybrid cars and flat screen TVs that are super-energy efficient," Seo says, "it's really about living a life that has concern for the planet around you but also doing it with style, authenticity and just a little bit of personal flair.