Stephanie Tobor to push activism and entrepreneurism for the greener good
Earth Day is April 22, 2014 and a big day for green movement advocates. Today’s advocate di jour is Stephanie Tobor, CEO and founder of Green Apple Supply. Stephanie runs a nonprofit with a mission to educate the world on green living. In addition, she’s working to make eco friendly products affordable to everyone. That’s no matter the economic status or geographic location.
She is also to be a featured speaker in Miami’s Sustanatopia conference in April.
Stephanie Tobor’s Green Realization
The Green Apple Supply story –
It was when Stephanie Tobor learned that her 3-year-old daughter had juvenile idiomatic arthritis. So like any other parent, she began her journey. More importantly, to do what she could to help her daughter live her life without pain. She did this by learning all she could about the disease. Deep in her investigation of juvenile arthritis she uncovered that pollutants were a possible cause. Moreover, she narrowed down the source as local drinking water. Especially where she lived in Texas as the likely culprit. As a result, she decided to find alternative products that lacked harmful contents.
Stephanie also discovered that finding eco-friendly, nontoxic products was challenging. These items were often expensive and definitely hard to incorporate into daily life. So with her strong background in economics and passion for sustainability, she took action. She decided to develop an option that bridged the gap between affordability and environmental responsibility. Recognizing the growing demand for sustainable alternatives, she envisioned a marketplace. In this space, consumers could easily access these products. Moreover, they could feel empowered to use their purchasing power for a more eco-conscious lifestyle. Stephanie aimed to create a movement. This movement would encourage individuals to make planet-friendly choices. Ultimately, she hoped to inspire a collective shift in consumer habits that prioritized the greener good and fostered a healthier environment for future generations.
More to the story…..
Green Apple Supply Founder, Stephanie Tobor, is a philanthropist, entrepreneur and environmental activist. Born and raised in Texas, Stephanie worked diligently to maximize charitable donations by founding DonationDoubler.org, a database of matching donation opportunities for consumers. Upon moving to Colorado, she developed the concept of Compassionate Capitalism and founded Green Apple Supply.
Eco products should be affordable for everyone, and by prioritizing compassion over profit margin, we are making it possible,” says Stephanie. In addition, we are committed to shifting the purchasing habits of consumers by creating a marketplace. In this marketplace, conventional, non-sustainable products are the pricier alternatives and green, eco-friendly choices are the more affordable option and become the norm.
About Stephanie Tobor
Stephanie serves as an Executive Advisor to Plastic Pollution Coalition and works closely with the Sylvia Earle Alliance and Mission Blue, both organizations dedicated to the protection of our oceans and the promotion of sustainable practices. Through her extensive experience in environmental advocacy, she has been actively involved in numerous initiatives aimed at raising awareness about plastic pollution and its devastating impact on marine life. Furthermore, as a happily married mother of two, she balances her professional commitments with family life, teaching her children the importance of being stewards of the planet. The family enjoys outdoor activities in the beautiful surroundings of Evergreen, Colorado. There, they often engage in local conservation efforts, which fosters a deep appreciation for nature and a sense of responsibility for protecting it for future generations.
