Dominique Nils Conseil became president of Aveda in 2000, succeeding founder Horst Rechelbacher. The French cosmetics executive was

Dominique Nils Conseil became president of Aveda in 2000, succeeding founder Horst Rechelbacher. The French cosmetics executive was dedicated to preserving Rechelbacher's original mission: bringing safe, environmentally friendly products to market.

In this interview, Conseil discusses Aveda's culture of sustainability. He was interviewed by Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv at Portland State University's Center for Global Leadership in Sustainability, during the Business and Sustainability Conference in November 2010.

Dominique Conseil, President of Aveda Corporation, Inc., advocates for integrating environmental

Dominique Conseil, President of Aveda Corporation, Inc., advocates for integrating environmental and societal wellness into daily decisions. He advises applying consciousness to consumption habits at home and work, always asking, "Do I need this?" There's no need to change professions; simply factor these considerations into existing routines.

Conseil's insights were shared during an interview with Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv.