With her many hats: model, scientist, activist, entrepreneur and author, one thing has remained constant for Summer Rayne Oakes, her urban oasis. Nestled into her Williamsburg apartment, Summer has over 500 plants and has now turned her attention to helping others become more attuned to nature in the city. Kate...

On this week's Growing Good, Alessandra Maria Iavarone is interviewing eco-model Summer Rayne Oakes. Summer Rayne has used her modeling career to push sustainability within the realms of fashion and style. In 2009, she authored the book Style, Naturally: The Savvy Shopping Guide to Sustainable Fashion and Beauty, which addresses...