Sitting down with Pizza Fusion co-founder Vaughan Lazar

www.pizzafusion.com

1. How long have you lived in Boca Raton? Off and on for 18 years, and I have been a homeowner for five years.

2. You were recently appointed to the city's Green Living Task Force. Why the interest in this initiative? Being environmentally conscious is something we made a priority when creating Pizza Fusion, and I want to bring my understanding to the table.

3. How will the task force operate? There are nine highly-qualified members from a range of backgrounds and industries. At the end of one year, we will submit a report to the City Council with our recommendations for increasing resident awareness.

4. When did you first become interested in environmental issues? I've been surfing since I was 5 years old, and taking care of our environment has always been one of my core values.

5. How does the Pizza Fusion approach differ? We have an organic menu free of pesticides, preservatives, antibiotics and hormones. Not just the food, but the locations themselves are created with the environment in mind.