Annie B. Bond

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Annie B. Bond
Portrait of Annie B. Bond
Annie B. Bond at her home in Rhinebeck, NY.
Born1953 (age 70–71)
Other namesAnnie Berthold-Bond
Occupation(s)Green-living advocate, author
Notable workClean and Green: The Complete Guide to Non-Toxic and Environmentally Safe Housekeeping

Annie B. Bond (formerly Annie Berthold-Bond) is a

Body & Soul magazine in 2009.[1][2][4][5]

Background

At an interview in 2013, Bond stated that she was poisoned by a

Bond was put under the care of Dr.

organophosphate pesticide poisoning and multiple chemical sensitivity[2][6][7] (a controversial condition not widely recognized). Since then, Bond has made green living her career due to her perceived necessity of living without chemicals.[6][7][8]

In 1988, Bond gave birth to her only child, Lily Berthold-Bond, who also writes about green living.[9][10]

Books

Bond is the author of five books on green living. Her first book, Clean and Green: The Complete Guide to Non-Toxic and Environmentally Safe Housekeeping, was published in 1990.

Her second book, The Green Kitchen Handbook, was published in 1997 with a foreword by Meryl Streep.[11] Better Basics for the Home: Simple Solutions for Less Toxic Living, her third book, was published in 1999 and Home Enlightenment, her fourth book, was published in 2005.[7][12]

In 2010, Bond collaborated with Melissa Breyer and Wendy Gordon (foreword by Alice Waters) on the book True Food: Eight Simple Steps to a Healthier You.[13] True Food was published by National Geographic and won the 2010 Gourmand Award as one of the Best Health and Nutrition Books in the Lifestyle, Body and World category.[14]

Career

Bond has been recognised as an expert in green living.[2][4][5] In addition to her books, Bond was the founder and editor-in-chief of "Green Alternatives for Health and the Environment" from 1989 to 1994.[15] From 1994 to 1996, she was the editor-in-chief for "The Green Guide," which was published by Mothers & Others for a Livable Planet and is now owned by National Geographic.[16]

Between 2000 and 2008, Bond was the Executive producer of Healthy and Green Living for Care2.com, where she authored over 4,000 blogs.[17] Her newsletters reached 1.8 million subscribers.[citation needed]

Bond has also written blogs and articles for

Gaiam, Intent, and Body & Soul, among others.[4] She partnered with alternative medicine specialist Deepak Chopra on a featured blog for The Huffington Post.[18] In 2007, Bond served as the spokesperson for Maid Brigade, as well as serving as a consult for the company.[5]

According to Chopra, "Bond offers a practical guide to create well-being for our home, our environment, and our planet. Follow her advice and both you and our planet will be healthier."[4]

Bond has now launched The True Find for her "Ask Annie B." column and other writings, as well as Bondify Media, a content marketing agency.

References

  1. ^ a b "Who We Are". The Wellness Wire. Archived from the original on June 9, 2013. Retrieved June 3, 2013.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g Brownfield, Susan. "Interview With Green Living Expert, Annie B. Bond". The Natural Singer. Archived from the original on October 29, 2016. Retrieved June 3, 2013.
  3. ^ "A True Find". Annie B. Bond. Archived from the original on October 17, 2018. Retrieved June 3, 2013.
  4. ^ a b c d "Teachers: Annie B. Bond". eOmega. Retrieved June 3, 2013.
  5. ^ a b c "Maid Brigade Launches Certified Residential Green Cleaning Service". Franchise Wire. Archived from the original on April 21, 2013. Retrieved June 3, 2013.
  6. ^ a b Chua, Jasmin Malik. "The TH Interview: Annie B. Bond, Author and Healthy Living Expert". Tree Hugger. Retrieved June 3, 2013.
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  8. ^ Pitz, Marylynne (April 17, 2007). "Clean and Green: Local cleaning companies rely on earth-friendly products". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved June 3, 2013.
  9. ^ Berthold-Bond, Lily. "The Adventures of Green Girl". Care2.com. Retrieved June 3, 2013.
  10. ^ "Lily Berthold-Bond". MNN. Archived from the original on March 3, 2014. Retrieved June 3, 2013.
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  14. ^ "GOURMAND AWARDS 2010 COOKBOOKS" (PDF). Cook Book Fair. Retrieved June 3, 2013.
  15. ^ "Consulting". Annie B. Bond. Retrieved June 3, 2013.
  16. ^ "Green Festival Speakers". Green Festivals. Archived from the original on June 20, 2013. Retrieved June 3, 2013.
  17. ^ "Articles by: Annie B. Bond". Care2.com. Retrieved June 3, 2013.
  18. ^ "Annie B. Bond". Huffington Post. Retrieved June 3, 2013.

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