When I first heard about the Clean Green Ceramics initiative, I was intent on being a part of the movement. Though my pottery production in my home studio is very small, I invested in the certification program to build a framework of assessing the environmental impacts of my emerging business, because I know that if I want to see change, I need to start with my own actions. I believe that this accountability will lead my customers to have a deeper respect and appreciation of my work. I hope to inspire other ceramic artists and businesses to contemplate their impacts and take similar action. Earth is literally what our art is made of, so we have every reason to give it our sincere respect.