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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.

  • Minimise household rubbish
  • Buy green energy
  • Eat seasonally and organically
  • Switch holidays for eco-tourism
  • Teach your kids to be green

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]

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