Based on this month’s Professional Organizers Blog Carnival on green organizing, it’s clear that many organizing consultants are aware of environmental issues and employ eco-friendly practices with their clients. I recently interviewed “The Eco-Organizer” Candita Clayton, and if you’re committed to learning even more about this important subject, I’m sure you’ll be interested in what she has to say.

5 Steps to Green Program
Candita, how long have you been a professional organizer, and why did you decide to focus on green organizing?

I have been an organizer since 2001. I learned so much in my early years as an organizer through working with young families. Time after time I would find myself in homes with toxic cleaning products, furniture, toys, etc… I was upset and frustrated by this, which led me to write my book Clean Your Home Healthy, Green Cleaning Made Easy (April 2008, Morgan James Publishing).  Green living has become my passion and I share my knowledge with anyone who asks.

What is your 5 Steps to Green Program?

The 5 Steps to Green Program was developed to aid Professional Organizers as well as other service professionals in adding green services to their organizing or service businesses.  Presented as a series of Tele-Seminars, the program is a comprehensive approach to educating organizers about healthy living, sustainability and solutions to everyday issues they would find in their clients’ homes. I am always looking for ways to use my knowledge to help other organizers improve their income.

Is your program suitable for new organizers or established organizers?

The program is suitable for both experienced and new organizers and can help any organizer establish a niche in the area of green living.

These days, it’s more important than ever to establish a niche for your business, so if you’re interested in learning more about this unique opportunity, be sure to visit Candita’s 5 Steps to Green website.

Happy Earth Day!