Extreme Makeover: Eco Edition

Dann Seo teaches others how to be environmentally friendly while not losing flair.

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June 21, 2005, 11:00 AM PDT

" '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.' "

"...'You can recycle a used detergent bottle into a bird feeder,' Seo says. 'But at the end of the day, it is still just a detergent bottle hanging from your tree. And so even thought you've recycled it, it's not beautiful.' "

Thanks to Ashwani Vasishth

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