A little about who we are, what we do, and how to contact us. 

Lighter Footstep is a web-based magazine dedicated to sustainable living: learning to thrive in our personal and business lives by making wiser choices.

While our choices are unlimited, the world's resources are not. Fortunately, public attention is turning to the critical issues of our new century. People are waking up to climate change, the need for clean air and water, our collective search for sources of renewable energy, and the hope of a prosperous, more equitable society.

Of course, change doesn't happen overnight. It all starts with taking a few first steps toward living a lighter, more sustainable lifestyle. And that's where Lighter Footstep comes in. We're here to help you navigate that path.

Maybe you're new to the idea of sustainability. We'll have actionable information that allows you to choose how best to start. Or, if you're more experienced in earth-friendly living, you'll have the chance to help others while improving your own techniques.

The future is collaborative. The future is sustainable. The future starts when you want it to.

Welcome to Lighter Footstep.

How to contact us

General inquiries

For information about our site, or to direct editorial questions, please email info [at] lighterfootstep [dot] com.

To reach Chris Baskind, Lighter Footstep's Publisher and Advocate-in-Chief, please email kit [at] lighterfootstep [dot] com.

For technical questions directly related to the operation of our website, please email support [at] lighterfootstep [dot] com.

For media inquiries, or to send us press releases directly related to sustainability and eco-friendly living, please email press [at] lighterfootstep [dot] com.

To share your lighter living tips

We're always looking for great ideas that help our readers save money, energy, and time. Got a terrific tip? Tell us about it! Please email tips [at] lighterfootstep [dot] com.

Want to join our staff?

Our writers contribute on a volunteer basis. But if the sustainability and the environment is part of your life mission, and if you'd like to join our staff of talented writers, drop us a note and introduce yourself. Please email Chris Baskind: kit [at] lighterfootstep [dot] com.

Advertising

Lighter Footstep accepts a limited amount of advertising for products and services which are closely related to sustainability, the environment, and our readers' sensibilities. To hear more about our partnership and advertising opportunities, contact our Managing Partner, Lisa Cagle. Please email lisa [at] lighterfootstep [dot] com.

Editorial offices

Lighter Footstep's staff is entirely decentralized, with writers contributing from North America, Europe, and Australia (so far). Our editorial home, however, is along the sugar-white beaches of Pensacola, Florida.

To reach us by phone: (850) 266-7098.