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Green Living For Dummies
Michael Grosvenor (Author), Liz Barclay (Author)
9780470060384, Wiley
Paperback / softback, published 13 April 2007
384 pages
23.5 x 18.9 x 2 cm, 0.652 kg
"Green lifestyle advice for the eco-aware." (Ethical Corporation Magazine, March 2007) "Essential reading" (Mature Times, Tuesday 16th May) "Green Living For Dummies is a unique book on how to live a greener lifestyle that provides practical, realistic advice" (Prizes Galore, June 2007) "This book offers clear, practical, realistic advice on simple lifestyle changes…" (Finance Daily, June 2007) "...introduction to taking simple steps towards sustainable living, a comprehensive guide to minimising your impact on the world around you…" (Irish Examiner, 2nd June 2007) "Everything you always wanted to know about sustainable living", (Organic Life, September 2007) "If you're eager to do your bit for the planet, but need more guidance on how to go about it-, you need this book!" (Best, 4th September 2007) "If you want to make some major changes but don’t know where to start, this guide offers practical advice…"(BBC Good Homes, November 2007) "...the essential companion for anyone just starting on their green journey... has helpful hints that even seasoned greenies will appreciate." (House & Home Ideas, November 2007) "Each area is clearly marked and split into simple sections with actions for the reader to follow." (Resource UK, January 2008)
Includes a guide to ethical shopping and investing
Your introduction to taking simple steps towards sustainable living
Packed with practical and realistic advice, Green Living For Dummies is a comprehensive guide to minimising your impact on the world around you. Here you'll discover effective and simple strategies for making a difference in every part of your life - from reducing energy waste in your home and cutting reliance on your car, to going green in the garden and at work.
Introduction 1 Part I: Your Environment, Your Responsibility 7 Chapter 1: Being Greener for the Good of the Planet and Its People 9 Chapter 2: Understanding the Environment and Its Problems 25 Part II: Living a Green Lifestyle 43 Chapter 3: Living in a Green Home 45 Chapter 4: Acting Green at Home 67 Chapter 5: Getting Green in the Garden 89 Chapter 6: Waste Not, Want Not: Minimising Your Rubbish 107 Part III: Green Shopping 127 Chapter 7: Living to Eat or Eating to Live? 129 Chapter 8: Wearing It Well 155 Chapter 9: Banking on Your Ethics 167 Part IV: Thinking Green Outside the Home 181 Chapter 10: Implementing Ideas for a Greener Working Environment 183 Chapter 11: Going Green at School 195 Part V: Travelling Without Doing Any More Damage to the Planet 205 Chapter 12: Choosing Your Transport Wisely 207 Chapter 13: Expanding the Green Car Evolution 223 Chapter 14: Becoming a Green Tourist 235 Part VI: The Part of Tens 249 Chapter 15: Ten Great Sustainable Actions You Can Take Today 251 Chapter 16: Ten (Or So) Informative and Fun Web Sites 259 Chapter 17: Ten Green Ideas to Try 263 Chapter 18: Ten (Or So) Things to Tell Your Kids about Sustainable Living 269 Chapter 19: Ten Green Projects to Get the Whole Community Involved 277 Appendix: The Best Green Web Sites 285 Index 295
Subject Areas: Family & health [VF]
