Green Child Magazine Back-to-School 2012 | Page 36

Back-to-School Style
Featuring Tristin & Tyler

Get to know 8-year old twins, Tristin and Tyler, as we talk to their mom - attorney and
producer of Cooking with Tristin & Tyler and Tales from the City - Tiffany Casanova.
: We’ve watched Tristin and Tyler for the
past two years. It’s remarkable to see how
knowledgeable they've become about green
living. Does their passion come from you
and your husband, or the other way around?

Tiffany: The boys want kids to know that

Tiffany: The boys have always loved creat-

: Do you think the boys will ever run out
of green things to do in NYC?

ing things from non-conventional materials
so they actually taught us about upcycling and
green crafting. On the other hand, we have
taught them about eating healthy, reusing,
conserving energy as much as possible and
recycling.
: We love the idea of showing how two
little boys can make a difference. Do you get
feedback on how cool they are… along with
the green advice they give?

Tiffany: Yes! People like to see the innova-

tive New Yorkers Tristin and Tyler interview.
They've seen everything from a chair made
from old tires, to a school bus that has been
turned into an eco art studio. Our viewers are
learning that possibilities are endless when it
comes to going green!

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: What do the boys hope kids will learn
from watching their Tales from
the City or Cooking with Tristin & Tyler
series?

having fun and saving the planet go hand in
hand! They also want kids to get inspired and
think of their own ways to help the planet, animals or other people.

Tiffany: Never! To us going green means
taking care of the planet and all living things
around us. It also means accumulating less
stuff and volunteering our time to help others.
New York is a busy place where lots of work is
needed to make it a better place and our family
is up for the challenge!
: What do Tristin and Tyler want to be
when they grow up?

Tiffany: Tristin wants to be a movie producer
and take care of lots of animals. Tyler wants to
be an animator and play tons of sports!
If you’d like to see the boys in action, tune in
to their latest series, Cooking with Tristin and
Tyler for healthy recipes that get kids helping
in the kitchen!

Photo by Ana Schechter