Into the future, we’re going to start highlighting people who live eco-conscious lives and are inspirational to many to do the same.  Our intention is not just to highlight these people, but to encourage you the reader and ecosumo patron to send us recommendations of people in your community who do the same – and then we’ll publish on the blog about this person, should they so wish to be highlighted publicly.  So, whether it’s your neighbor who grows their own garden, a friend who uses solar power on their house, a local who is doing something to bring roof-top greenery to the downtown district to beautify the space or address global warming concerns – we want you to tell us about it. 

Our first highlight is tri-athlete Chris Lieto who is the number 2 tri-athlete in the world and the fastest on the bike.  He has started the site thegreenathlete.com  where you can find lots of tips on how to live a greener life.  From promoting the use of reusable bags, to bike riding, to buying local, organic foods, Chris is doing his best to encourage us all to not only live healthier, but to heal the planet as well.  He also brings in feeds from other sites like Grist.org, CNet Green Tech and The Daily Green – and we appreciate him sharing the love with other green minded folk.  Ultimately, the purpose of the site is defined as “…to be a meetinghouse for like-minded athletes and a forum for exchanging ideas.” 

You can also check Chris out at his own site called chrislieto.com.   One of the most admirable things we know of that Chris has done was to have a program where he encouraged his followers to bike to work or wherever else they would drive and then either text, Facebook, or twitter their miles so as to encourage others to get healthier and live greener.

Ecosumo applauds Chris’ efforts and we would like to encourage you to check out his sites and support his cause…because, if you’re reading this blog, you definitely have the same purpose.  And don’t forget, please send us suggestions of people you admire in your neck of the woods who are doing what they can to spread the word about eco-conscious living.  We want to highlight lots of people and you are the ones who can help us do that.