
About LAel
Lael Giebel grew up in Berkeley, California, spent several years in Indonesia, and now lives in Central Florida with her husband and four sons. She is a sustainability professional, public speaker, and author. She has several industry certifications and an MBA in Sustainability. She writes straightforward, pragmatic works about the environment and how to integrate sustainability into everyday life and business. When she’s not reading (and any genre is fair game), she enjoys tending her chickens, ducks, and bees or taking nature walks with her family.
Industry certifications
- LEED AP (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, Accredited Professional)
- Certified TRUE (Total Resource Use and Efficiency) Advisor (for zero waste management)
- Envision Sustainability Professional (for green infrastructure)
- Green Globes Professional (for green building)
- Green Classroom Professional
- Certified Climate Ambassador
Blog

Shoutout to Those Doing the Right Thing
In our throwaway economy, businesses that embrace reuse and circularity aren’t just doing the right thing—they’re pioneering a necessary shift

Why Employee Engagement Matters
Employee Engagement: The Backbone of Effective Corporate Sustainability Sustainability isn’t just about solar panels or corporate compliance. It’s about people.

Green Holiday Ideas
The holidays are a wonderful time of year, but they have the potential to also create a lot of waste.
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Phil hawes
Ph.D Author of “The EcoVillage Design-Build Handbook: Creating Sustainable Human-Ecosystems” Architect, Biosphere II
Lael Giebel has applied the wide-ranging concepts of an ecological generalist to the specific field of community and corporate sustainability, and from within the traditionally difficult operating circumstances of the bureaucratic world, she has consistently crafted practical, educational responses to basic issues facing us today. A much needed orderly and pragmatic guide.
Graham Hill
Founder, CEO TreeHugger.com, LifeEdited, The Carbonauts
Lael Giebel’s approach to sustainability is at once both pragmatic and comprehensive. Her passion for the environment, coupled with her education and experience make her an effective leader in the industry.
Erika Lance
CEO Four Horsemen Publications
Lael Giebel is one of the true crusaders to make a change for our world. Her knowledge on the subject and dedication is praiseworthy. I have had the amazing opportunity to work with her as she established and grew sustainability programs. Her passion and drive make her a true environmental warrior. Every company needs to do this.
Minnie
Amazon Review
This is an insightful look at one of the important issues facing society today. The authors unique perspective is based on a collaborative approach to the problem between the private, public and nonprofit sectors. I highly recommend it for anyone interested in preserving our ecosystem in a thoughtful and responsible manner.
Liz
Amazon Review
This book offers very practical action steps that anyone can implement in a way that doesn’t overwhelm. One person can make a significant change for a better world.
John Everett
Amazon Review
The book is a timely, direct, and straightforward discussion of how to create a program, what you need to do, how to enlist management in developing a program, elements of what a program might include, information sources, were get help and guidance.
We have no planet “B” so it behoves us to do all we can to sustain the one planet we have. It sustainability also reduces emissions of CO2 by reducing some of the need for remanufacturing and associated transportation.