Green Living Now · Hartshorn Organic Farm, Vermont
You've done some research. You're still not 100% sure.
Nontoxic living means reducing your exposure to harmful synthetic chemicals in food, cookware, cleaning products, and household materials.
It's also about building a holistic lifestyle that supports your body's natural ability to stay healthy, recover from existing conditions, and thrive with less reliance on conventional healthcare.
But corporate greenwashing makes this harder than it needs to be.
Green Living Now helps health-conscious women build confidence in two connected areas: creating a genuinely toxin-free home, and living more holistically — in alignment with nature, body, and community.
Founded by Amy Hartshorn, certified organic farmer, nontoxic living educator, and podcast host based in Vermont.
With over 34 years of firsthand experience, Amy teaches women to cut through greenwashing, trust their instincts, and make decisions that actually hold up.
34 Years Green Living · Certified Organic Farmer · TEDx Speaker Fall 2026 · Green Living Now Podcast · Tech Editor of Green Living for Dummies
Where do you want to start?
Find your path into the elegant green rebellion
You've made some changes, you're just not sure they're the right ones. A 5-Day reset in how you evaluate what belongs in your healthy kitchen
A restorative retreat experience at my farm in Vermont for women who feel fried, overloaded, or disconnected. If you're tired of carrying everyone else's stress, second-guessing your own instincts, or feeling like your nervous system never gets a real break -- this retreat was built for you.
Where independent-thinking, health-conscious women come to cut through the noise and finally understand what's worth changing, and why. Foragers, herbalists, holistic doctors, organic farmers, healers — real people, real results.
Your Nontoxic Kitchen, Reimagined Course
Not just another swap list. A repeatable decision-making framework built from 30 years of firsthand research.
Recommended by 2 holistic doctors-one naturopath, one veterinarian.
30+
Years of green living research & experience
5 modules, framework, swaps + bonus
One time investment
Yours to keep
Learn at your own pace
Why You Should Take This Course
For beginners and women who've been at it for years
Whether you're just starting out or you've been trying to live cleaner for decades — if you're still not confident in your choices, this course was built for you.
Without a clear system for evaluating what actually matters and why, every new product, every new study, every scary headline sends you back to the beginning.
Practical lessons you can apply right away
Five short videos — each under 10 minutes — plus accompanying text and a suggested action step. Bonus material included. No overwhelm, no fluff.
You'll have a kitchen you've actually evaluated, a family eating from materials you understand, and a decision-making system that handles whatever surfaces next.
She's not another green living influencer
Amy was one of the first voices publicly challenging toxic household products. Founding Executive Director of the Household Toxins Institute, created with the founder of Seventh Generation. Technical editor of Green Living for Dummies. Featured on HGTV and Vermont Public Radio. upcoming TEDx speaker. And yes — Oprah's team called once.
What our participants are saying
"Wow! Even at 75, Amy Hartshorn’s approach to evaluating everything in your kitchen freed me from needing to research each item. Each video took me to a different part of my kitchen, along with encouragement to evaluate that aspect. Clear, concise, and fun!”
Dr. Christina Chambreau, Holistic Veterinarian
"I appreciate what you are doing, Amy because not only do I need some fine-tuning, I need to be clear about it for my patients. Your class is perfect for them because I don’t have the bandwidth to cover all the details and research. This course was completely doable in a week.”
Dr. Cheryl Kasdorf, Naturopath
Common Questions
What is greenwashing?
Greenwashing is when companies use vague or misleading environmental claims, words like "natural," "clean," or "eco-friendly", to market products that may still contain harmful synthetic chemicals. Without a framework for evaluating ingredients and certifications, these claims are nearly impossible to assess.
What does nontoxic living actually mean?
Nontoxic living means intentionally reducing your exposure to harmful synthetic chemicals in the products you use daily — food, cookware, food storage, cleaning supplies, personal care, and building materials. It's also about choosing holistic tools that work with your body's natural systems, rather than relying on pharmaceutical interventions. It's not about perfection; it's about making informed decisions with the information available.
Where do I start with a nontoxic home?
The kitchen is the highest-impact starting point for most households, because it combines food contact, heat exposure, and daily chemical use. Cookware materials, food storage, and cleaning products are the three areas with the most immediate effect.
What does holistic living mean in practice?
Holistic living means recognizing that your health isn't just about what you avoid — it's about how and what you eat, the quality of your rest, your level of connection with others, and how and if you relate to the natural world. At Green Living Now, this shows up in podcast conversations with foragers, herbalists, and holistic practitioners, as well as in Vermont farm retreats designed to help women slow down, reconnect, and rebuild their instincts.
Who is Amy Hartshorn?
Amy Hartshorn is a certified organic farmer, nontoxic living educator, retreat, farm tour, and podcast host based in Vermont. She was the founding Executive Director of the Household Toxins Institute (started by the founder of Seventh Generation) and served as technical editor of Green Living for Dummies. She has been teaching nontoxic living and holistic wellness principles for over 34 years.