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I’m a Downton Abbey fan in the throes of Season 5. But from my position entrenched in the green movement, I sometimes find it hard to wrap my head around their aristocratic and often excessive lifestyle. Which got me to thinking: What would it look like if Downton Abbey became crunchy? In an effort to reduce their footprint, the family would reside in just a few rooms (changing the name to Downton Cottage). They’d convert the rest of the abbey to greenhouse space for growing vegetables to feed the town. Lady Mary and Lady Edith would wear only ethically manufactured dresses in organic fabrics. Their accessories would come from secondhand shops or upcycled household items. Lord Grantham would stubbornly refuse to replace his daily newspaper with the tree-friendly e-version. Mrs. Patmore and Daisy would each have a unique role in the kitchen duties. One would cook for the vegan members … Continue reading →