# Green Living Energy : Reducing Your Carbon Footprint - Link: https://greenlivingguy.com/2022/04/green-living-energy-reducing-your-carbon-footprint/ - Published: 2022-04-29T09:44:14-04:00 - Author: greenlivingguy ### PhotoBook Magazine interviews the Green Living Guy: ![Green living guy Seth leitman. Live green energy ](https://i0.wp.com/greenlivingguy. com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/IMG_6107.jpg?resize=300%2C284&quality=52&ssl=1 "Green living guy Seth leitman. Live green energy ") In this exclusive interview with Photobook Magazine, the Green Living Guy delves into the world of energy efficiency and living sustainably. As an advocate for green living and environmental conservation, [Seth](https://greenlivingguy.com/2020/11/vehicle-amazon-delivery-1st-for-electric-delivery/) Leitman the Green Living Guy brings his expertise and passion to the forefront.  Thereby shedding light on the importance of adopting sustainable practices.  Especially in our everyday [lives](https://greenlivingguy.com/2021/09/sustaining-human-lives/). ### Live Green Energy From energy efficiency [tips](https://greenlivingguy.com/2009/03/the-benefits-of-eco-gadgets-for-home-energy-efficiency/) to eco-friendly home improvements.  For this insightful conversation covers a wide range of topics.  All aimed at helping individuals and [communities embrace a more sustainable](https://greenlivingguy.com/2008/08/eco-communities-life-living-the-green-life/) lifestyle. Whether you’re a seasoned environmentalist or more noteworthy, just starting to explore the [live world of green](https://greenlivingguy.com/2025/09/yahoo-news-featuring-the-green-living-guy/) energy living.  I mean this interview is a [valuable resource](https://greenlivingguy.com/2010/10/green-october-living-guy-book-tour-updated-with-radio-interview-on-daily-green-website/). That’s for offering practical advice and inspiration.  Hopefully for making a positive impact on our planet. ### Interview Segment **1. Name: ** Seth Leitman. **2. Where are you from? ** [New York](https://greenlivingguy.com/2022/08/what-ny-must-2030-climate-goals/). **3. Where do you live now? ** Briarcliff Manor, NY. **4. Profession? ** I am a Program Manager of Drive Electric Hudson Valley, run [Green Living Guy](https://greenlivingguy.com/2010/09/solar-works-for-you-my-first-green-living-guy-book-tour-stop/) Blog, and the Author and Editor of Green Guides with TAB McGraw-Hill. ![Volkswagen EV Buggy.](https://i0.wp.com/images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/ 5c55184293a6324e1f793b37/1559947019684-E49XTO8PSO4ZF4Q4MAZ3/GL.3.JPG?w=780&ssl=1) [Volkswagen](https://greenlivingguy.com/2018/09/good-and-bad-in-texas-plan-to-spend-volkswagen-settlement-funds/) EV Buggy. **5. What does your diet consist of? ** Green tea lemonade and beans (daily). I also eat Kosher (grass-fed) meats. However not a lot now.  That’s because I’m transitioning to vegan. I also eat tuna fish, eggs and I drink vegetable smoothies.  Those that have coconut butter in it: usually weekly. For snacks, I eat almonds and pistachios. Also, I do hard-core circuit training, usually twice a week, and cardio. **6. How are you green at home? ** Very. I work live from home. I also use [green LED and energy](https://greenlivingguy.com/2024/08/green-energy-huawei-powering-saudi-arabias-red-sea-project/) everything. In addition, we have [Tesla solar panels](https://greenlivingguy.com/2020/02/tesla-not-only-an-ev-manufacturer-a-full-scale-clean-energy-innovator/) and two Powerwalls. So I use [renewable](https://greenlivingguy.com/2014/07/renewable-energy-investment-a-guide-to-sustainable-investing/) energy and also save more for later. We now consume so much less energy than we use to. **7. What car do you drive? How efficient is it? ** I [drive the Lexus](https://greenlivingguy.com/2025/10/lexus-rx-500h-direct-drive-2026-test-drive-results/) 400h. It’ll get about 35-40 mpg on the highway. Around town 23. My next [car will be a Tesla](https://greenlivingguy.com/2009/05/tesla-electric-car-green-living-guy-tesla-roadster/). Most definetly. **8. Besides deforestation, what is another big environmental problem? ** Energy [efficiency](https://greenlivingguy.com/2019/12/how-low-can-you-go-tips-on-lowering-your-homes-carbon-footprint/). I don’t believe [Americans](https://greenlivingguy.com/2023/08/improving-energy-efficiency-and-safety-in-manufactured-homes-a-comprehensive-guide/) as a whole or the world as a whole are energy [efficient](https://greenlivingguy.com/2015/04/on-the-road-to-bipartisan-energy-efficiency-legislation/). What are some things that can be done to help? We need to educate the public regularly. I mean daily, if not [weekly](https://greenlivingguy.com/2019/10/growth-of-the-green-movement/). Especially about the things people want to hear. Not politically slanted. Finally, just facts. #### Conclusion If you’re thinking about getting a new [house](https://greenlivingguy.com/2021/06/9-things-to-look-out-for-when-inspecting-the-house/) or apartment, you have a lot of choices. Maybe it’s the house you always dreamed of.  Maybe you’re also just sick of your apartment.  I mean or maybe you need a place to live while you’re looking to buy. You can choose from all kinds of different home designs and features.  However, the one thing you can’t choose is whether you want to keep your [home energy efficient](https://greenlivingguy.com/2011/05/whitefence-empowers-consumers-for-green-energy-choices/) or not. So if you go with a more energy hungry design, oh no.  Because you’ll definitely pay for it in the long run. When you make the decision to get a more [energy efficient home](https://greenlivingguy.com/2025/10/home-energy-costs-reduce-them-with-renovations/), you’ll make a huge difference for the environment and your wallet. And even if you don’t want to make any changes at home, you can still help the [environment by adopting more sustainable](https://greenlivingguy.com/2022/05/see-green-business-eco-minded-entrepreneurs/) building practices in your workplace. [Please visit PhotoBook Magazine for the full interview!](https://www.photobookmagazine.com/features/2019/6/4/staying-energy-efficient-and-living-green-seth-leitman-tells-us-all-about-it) ![author avatar](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/df91669667126e1290c21ee0342c386e2da19d588d4d9ca6560bd82ed59a9641? s=300&d=monsterid&r=g) greenlivingguy The Green Living Guy, Seth Leitman is an independent power producer, a green living expert, and Editor of the McGraw-Hill, TAB Green Guru Guides. Seth is also an Author, Radio Host, Reporter, Writer and an Environmental Consultant on green living. The Green Living Guy writes about green living, green lighting, the green guru guides and more. Seth's books range from: # Build Your Own Electric Vehicle by Bob Brant and Seth Leitman (2nd and 3rd editions) # Build Your Own Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle by Seth Leitman # Build Your Own Electric Motorcycle by Carl Vogel # Green Lighting by Seth Leitman, Brian Clark Howard and Bill Brinsky # Solar Power For Your Home by David Findley # Renewable Energies For Your Home by Russel Gehrke # Do-it-Yourself Home Energy Audits by David Findley # Build Your Own Small Wind Power System by Brian Clark Howard and Kevin Shea # and more green living books to follow. [See Full Bio](https://greenlivingguy.com/author/greenlivingguy/) [ ](https://greenlivingguy.com/author/greenlivingguy/)