Sustainability Books

Book SynopsisEnergy Systems and Sustainability provides an exploration of the economic, social, environmental, and policy issues raised by current systems of energy use, as well as describing their key physical and engineering features.Table of Contents1: Introduction 2: Primary energy 3: What do we use energy for? 4: Forms of energy 5: Coal 6: Heat to motive power 7: Oil and gas 8: Oil and gas engines 9: Electricity 10: Nuclear power 11: Future of nuclear power 12: Costing energy 13: Penalties 14: Remedies

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Book SynopsisLooking to live a life that goes beyond 'sustainability'? Welcome to the circular economy.But what it is exactly? Taking inspiration from nature, the circular economy is a series of interconnecting systems that make everyday life more sustainable. Plus, we can all be part of it: you, your second cousin, that guy that lives down the street and the person you follow on Instagram on the other side of the world.In this handy book, Claire Potter helps explain what the circular economy is, how we as individuals fit into a bigger landscape, how we can demand more of brands, corporations and governments - and how all the decisions we make really do make a difference.

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Book SynopsisDiscover everything you need to know to kick-start your composting journey! Dig into compost basics and get to grips with the many benefits of composting and the tools you''ll need to get the job done. It''s time to let your garden grow! You don''t have to be a horticulture expert to get started, this indispensable compost gardening book for beginners will take you through every single step! It includes: - Gardening tips on how to make compost at home- Packed with practical, jargon-free advice, and simple DIY composting techniques- Easy-to-follow format to help grow your gardening knowledgePerfect for first-time gardeners, this is your no-fuss guide to composting! From making your own fertiliser for plants to building your own compost bin, this sustainable gardening book will help you give your vegetable and flower garden a boost. Gorgeous, full-colour photography provides plenty of inspiration to get you started! Expert

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Book SynopsisCreate a healthy, happy home with 100 design ideas to support your physical and mental well-being.Using the latest evidence and research in well-being and Biophilic Design, learn how to transform every space in your home to create a restorative and nurturing environment. Discover the many benefits of connecting to nature, maximising natural light, improving air quality, and the right way to add colour, texture, and pattern to create spaces that improve relaxation, recuperation, social connections, and sleep.Together with the research team at Oliver Heath Design, including sustainability expert Victoria Jackson, psychologist Eden Goode, and designer Jo Baston, Oliver has devised each solution with easy implementation in mind. Whatever your budget and whether you rent or own your property you can use these stylish fun and affordable ideas to make your home a sanctuary.Inside the pages of this home decor book, you''ll discover how to detoxif

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Book SynopsisIdentify and control dozens of common vegetable garden pests quickly and organically with the pest profiles and expert advice found in The Vegetable Garden Pest Handbook. Trade Review“Unlike other books on the topic, the pictures are just amazing along with important clues to help you in the process…a great refresher for experienced veggie gardeners and a must for those just starting out.” * 27East.com/The Hampton Gardener *"...anyone with an edible garden would find this book by Susan Mulvihill and indispensible reference." * American Gardener *Table of ContentsINTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTION TO ORGANIC PEST MANAGEMENT IN THE VEGETABLE GARDEN What Is Organic Gardening and Why Is It So Important? Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Bug Identification 101 What’s Your “Bug” Tolerance? Follow Good Cultural Practices Attract Pollinators and Other Beneficials to Your Garden Attract Birds to Your GardenMEET THE BUGSVegetable Crops and Potential Pest Problems Aphid, Asparagus Beetle, Common and Spotted, Beet Armyworm Blister Beetle, Cabbage Looper, Cabbage Worm (Imported) Carrot Rust Fly, Colorado Potato Beetle, Corn Earworm Cucumber Beetle, Striped and Spotted, Cutworm, Diamondback Caterpillar Earwig, Flea Beetle, Grasshopper, Harlequin Bug, Hornworm, Japanese Beetle Leafhopper, Beet and Potato, Leafminer, Lygus Bug, Mexican Bean Beetle Pillbug and Sowbug, Root Maggot, Slug and Snail, Spider Mite Squash Bug, Squash Vine Borer, Stink Bug, Thrips, Whitefly, WirewormProfiles of Beneficials ORGANIC PEST MANAGEMENT PRODUCTS AND DIY PEST CONTROLSOrganic Controls Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) Beneficial Nematodes Diatomaceous Earth Horticultural Oil Insecticidal Soap Kaolin Clay Neem Plant Extracts Pyrethrins Row Covers Slug and Snail Bait SpinosadDIY Pest Control Projects Beer Traps for Slug Control Carrot Rust Fly Screen Copper Tape for Slug Control Cucumber Beetle Trap Cutworm Collars Earwig Traps Insect Hotel Raised Bed with a Row Cover Top Reflective Plastic Mulch Row Cover Hoops Sticky Traps RESOURCES PRODUCT SUPPLIERS BUG MUGSHOT GALLERY ABOUT THE AUTHOR ACKNOWLEDGMENTS INDEX

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Book SynopsisA roadmap for product design professionals and students to the eight Big Ideas' in material innovation. With more than sixty case studies, Radical Matter showcases the designers and engineers who are disrupting and changing the ways products will be manufactured, distributed and consumed.Trade Review'Important … an optimistic alternative vision of the future' - Aesthetica'A new vision of the future of materials, design processes and manufacturing practices' - Computer Arts'An interesting introduction to alternative methods and materials that could replace unsustainable practices in the future' - Creative ReviewTable of Contents1) Today’s Waste, Tomorrow’s Raw Material; 2) Natural Assets; 3) Shit, Hair, Dust; 4) Material Connections; 5) Co-Creation; 6) Designed to Disappear; 7) Living Materials; and 8) Future Mining

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Book SynopsisWhether you want a turf roof, solar-powered hot water, or a super-insulated (and cost-efficient) house, you need to know the essential elements of the selfbuild process. In The Green Self-Build Book, Jon Broome gives an overview of the different methods of sustainable and eco-friendly construction techniques, and presents this information in a way that is relevant to non-professionals. The book includes case studies of green building techniques such as earth & straw bale buildings. The Green Self-Build Book gives inspiration and information to guide you through the green self-build process. It is intended for anyone who is planning a self-build project, and also for housing professionals, students and teachers.Trade ReviewFor an eco-friendly loft extension or the greenest insulation money can buy, this is just the ticket. -- Dominic Murphy * The Guardian *Table of ContentsWhy build green? Who else has built green? Low Environmental Impact Ozone Depletion Potential Re-Use and Recyclability Health Procurement Community involvement Energy standards and strategy Low energy design Water How to design & specify green Green housing Useful links, references and contacts

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Book SynopsisExplore the world and satisfy your wanderlust in the most eco-friendly way.How can we lessen our impact on the world without giving up the things we love? This series of easy-to-follow guides show that positive change is possible without radical changes to your everyday life.Sustainable tourism doesn’t have to mean vowing to never take another flight or spending holidays camping in your back garden. This short expert guide from eco-travel journalist Juliet Kinsman, takes you through every step of planning your trip, from booking to boarding, and arms you with everything you need to know for a lower-impact getaway.Whether it's explaining how to know which plane to take (yes, some are greener than others) or how to avoid the mini toiletries trap; this book shows that you can save the planet and still live life to the full.

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Book SynopsisForest Gardening or Agroforestry is a way of growing edible crops with nature doing most of the work. Modelled on young woodland, a wide range of crops is grown in vertical layers. Species are chosen for their beneficial effects on each other, creating a healthy system that maintains its own fertility, with little need for digging, weeding or pest control. Whether a small area in your back garden or a larger plot, here is advice on how to create a beautiful space with great environmental benefits from planning and design (using permaculture principles) to planting and maintenance. With a changing climate, we must grow food sustainably, without compromising soil health, food quality or biodiversity and Forest Gardening offers an exciting solution to the challenge. Creating a Forest Garden also includes a detailed directory of over 500 trees, shrubs, herbaceous perennials, annuals, root crops and climbers – almost all of them edible and many very unusual. As well as more familiar plants you can grow your own chokeberries, goji berries, yams, heartnuts, bamboo shoots and buffalo currants.Trade Review“The ultimate book on the subject… extremely thorough and beautifully illustrated” * Let's Talk (East Anglia) *"This book is a magnificiently produced and massive tome that is sure to become every forest gardener's horticultural toolkit and bible." * Grow It *"Marting has produced a book that is not only visually beautiful but very practical, offering advice on planning, designing, planting and general maintenance." * Positive News - Summer 2010 *"If you are seriously considering the creation or maitenance of a forest garden then you would do well to have this book on your shelves. Even if you are only looking for novel ground cover suggestions in shaded areas or approaches to inter-planting trees, then this book offers bountiful food for thought." * Green Prophet *"Creating a Forest Garden is a fascniating read for gardeners interested in how to plant communities that work." * Gardens Illustrated *"Martin Crawford has produced a spectacularly useful guide to new horticultural and ecological terrain of great importance." * Permaculture Activist *"This semina piece of work is not only visually entralling, it's incredibly easy to use and it contains a level of detail and explanation that makes it, I believe, a must read for anyone who is serious about building a truly sustainable forest." * WWOOF Ireland *"Martin's book is visually stunning with beautiful photography and illustrations, accompanying very informative and well constructed text." * Self Sufficient-ish Website - 11 June 2010 *"This book is a must if you are interested in producing food from your garden, becoming more self-sufficient or just curious about plants and their uses." * The Cottage Gardener - June 2011 *Table of ContentsForeword by Rob Hopkins Introduction Part 1: How forest gardens work 1. Forest gardens 2. Forest garden features and products 3. The effects of climate change 4. Natives and exotics 5. Emulating forest conditions 6. Fertility in forest gardens Part 2: Designing your forest garden 7. Ground preparation and planting 8. Growing your own plants 9. First design steps 10. Designing wind protection 11. Canopy species 12. Designing the canopy layer 13. Shrub species 14. Designing the shrub layer 15. Herbaceous perennial and ground-cover species 16. Designing the perennial/ground-cover layer 17. Annuals, biennials and climbers 18. Designing with annuals, biennials and climbers Part 3: Extra design elements and maintenance 19. Clearings 20. Paths 21. Fungi in forest gardens 22. Harvesting and preserving 23. Maintenance 24. Ongoing tasks Glossary Appendix 1: Propagation tables Appendix 2: Trees and shrubs for hedging and fencing Appendix 3: Plants to attract beneficial insects and bees Appendix 4: Edible crops by month of use Resources: Useful organisations, suppliers and publications

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Book SynopsisWith this absolute beginner’s guide, learn how to set up your backyard hives, select and raise bees, and harvest honey, with the added bonus of bringing pollinators to your yard and garden. You’ve decided to try beekeeping—so where do you start? Beekeeping for Beginners, adapted from the best-selling The Backyard Beekeeper, covers everything you need to know, from selecting the right kind of hives, and finding and bringing bees home to your yard, right up to the collection and enjoyment of the glorious reward—golden honey. Rewarding and environmentally beneficial, reading this complete and introductory guide is the first step in your journey to becoming a successful beekeeper, whether you decide to have one hive or twenty-five. Renowned beekeeping expert Kim Flottum shares his vast knowledge from years of teaching beekeeping to all levels of enthusiasts for a no-fail approach to bringing a productive bee colony o

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Book SynopsisSustainable development, the circular economy and environmental issues are at the forefront of public and Government concern. The field of green chemistry aims to provide environmentally benign products from sustainable resources, using processes that do not harm people or the environment at the same time as helping solve key societal problems such as climate change. Updated throughout, this third edition features an expanded section on legislation, a revised chapter on measurement, and a completely re-written chapter on renewable resources, bringing readers the latest developments in this quickly-growing area. Case studies now include more recent examples of real-world applications from industry to demonstrate how the techniques of green chemistry work in practice. This fascinating textbook is suitable for undergraduate and postgraduate courses covering green chemistry, and it encourages new ways of thinking about how products and processes are developed.Trade ReviewAlthough the title is accurate, it rather underplays the objectives and purpose of the book. The title could just as easily have read “How to minimise cost, maximise safety and improve energy efficiency”, thereby possibly widening the interest of potential readers who base their reading purely on a title. The overall text is based on the M.Sc. course “Clean Chemical Technology” at York University; its success can be judged from the fact that this is the third edition. The author suggests that it may be of interest to research and industrial chemists, engineers, and managers wishing to learn more about green chemistry—again, a very modest statement when virtually every aspect of chemistry can utilise most of the principles outlined. The whole is based on the concepts, as described in 12 principles, first outlined in “Green Chemistry Theory and Practice”, and published in 1998. Most importantly, the modern business term TBL (Triple Bottom Line) has also been incorporated, where the three strands of social, environmental, and financial accountability are interlinked to provide a long term means of sustainability, so much so that major companies now include the concept and its meaning into their annual reports. However, as with most good intentions, once Public Relations departments get to work, the approach can become somewhat mangled and the real significance diluted. Fortunately, some companies have evolved specialist teams that have now become the driving force for change, minimising waste, energy use, and environmental impact. The division of the subject matter into ten chapters allows readers to switch easily between subject areas. These deal with waste (production problems and prevention), environmental performance (measurement and control), catalysis, organic solvents, renewables (biomass, energy, alternative economies, and biorefining), emerging green technologies and the design of greener processes, finalising with examples of specific industrial case studies, and future predictions. Perhaps, more emphasis could have been placed on Syngas economy, more specifically gasoline products, which is very well developed, and set for a resurgence as fracked gas, already available at massively reduced cost in the US, becomes global. Recent UK acts aimed at reducing environmental pollution [Industrial Emissions Directive, Air and Water Acts, and Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation of Chemicals (REACH), and others] are dwarfed by the four laws on CO2 emissions passed into law from 2010 onwards in the UK. These badly thought-out laws have massively impacted, and massively distorted, the UK’s energy market to such an extent that both industrial and domestic user’s costs are substantial higher than those found in competitive countries, compounded by being largely hidden from users by a raft of hard-to-locate subsidies. The author was indeed being modest in his claims. There can be little doubt that all chemical companies, large and small, would find benefit in applying at least some of the principles described here. -- Ken Jones * Chromatographia (2017) 80:1597 *Table of ContentsPrinciples and Concepts of Green Chemistry; Waste: Production, Problems, and Prevention; Measuring and Controlling Environmental Performance; Catalysis and Green Chemistry; Organic Solvents: Environmentally Benign Solutions; Renewable Resources; Alternative Greener Technologies and Alternative Energy Sources; Designing Greener Processes; Industrial Case Studies; The Futures' Green: An Integrated Approach to a Greener Chemical Industry.

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Book SynopsisA behind-the-scenes look at how corporate and financial actors enforce a business-friendly approach to global sustainabilityIn recent years, companies have felt the pressure to be transparent about their environmental impact. Large documents containing summaries of yearly emissions rates, carbon output, and utilized resources are shared on companies' social media pages, websites, and employee briefings in a bid for public confidence in corporate responsibility.And yet, Matthew Archer argues, these metrics are often just hollow symbols. Unsustainable contends with the world of big banks and multinational corporations, where sustainability begins and ends with measuring and reporting. Drawing on five years of research among sustainability professionals in the US and Europe, Unsustainable shows how this depoliticizing tendency to frame sustainability as a technical issue enhances and obscures corporate power while doing little, if anything, to address tTrade ReviewDeftly shows how expanding quantification practices around corporate sustainability are serving to perpetuate rather than seriously challenge the role of corporations in causing climate change. -- Marina Welker, Cornell UniversityEngagingly written and featuring an impressive breadth of research, Unsustainable offers a critical ethnography of corporate sustainability practices, challenging businesses (and the rest of us) to reckon with what we mean by `sustainability’ and how we think we can measure and manage it. -- Andrew Orta, Author of Making Global MBAs: The Culture of Business and the Business of Culture.Blows open the disguises of sustainability discourse and corporate sustainability metrics, taking readers on an important journey to demonstrate the ways that politics of sustainability matters. In a world of climate crises, the marketization of sustainability and the outsized influence of corporations in everyday life, ecosystems, and the planet itself, Unsustainable is a necessary book and a tool to help confront systems that perpetuate the problems. -- Farhana Sultana, Syracuse University

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Book Synopsis* New edition fully updated and revised with new chapters on regenerative tourism and disruptors including the impact of COVID-19 * Combines theoretical and applied knowledge with a scaffolded learning approach to develop student knowledge, all illustrated with real world case studies; * Looks at the whole tourism supply chain to provide an integrated perspective of sustainability in tourism; * Lists practical tools and industry-relevant certifications. Fully revised and updated for a second edition Introduction to Sustainable Tourism provides a comprehensive, pragmatic, and realistic look at integrating sustainability into tourism. It now includes two new chapters on regenerative tourism and disruptors including the impact of COVID-19 as well as new material on systems thinking, influencing behaviours and green marketing. It adopts a systems-perspective, looking at the whole tourism supply chain to provide an integrated viewpoint of sustainability in the tourism industry and asks: * How does policy encourage or discourage sustainability? * How do intermediaries influence the sale of sustainable tourism? * What are the operator’s concerns, how do tourists themselves respond to it? * What are the values of sustainability in tourism and what are the impacts ‘trade-offs’ to the tourist experience? Using first-hand research projects and packed with international case studies, it combines theoretical and applied knowledge with a scaffolded learning approach and takes a comprehensive look at practical management tools, certifications and innovation as part of the process of operationalising and implementing sustainable tourism. An Introduction to Sustainable Tourism is an essential text for tourism students across all levels, undergraduate and postgraduate studies.Table of ContentsSection 1 Introduction: Ch 1 Definitions and Origins; Ch 2 Challenges to Implementing Sustainability Practices in Tourism; Ch 3 Impacts of tourism; Section 2Managing for Sustainability: Ch 4 Sustainable Tourism Policy Frameworks; Ch 5 Governance and Partnerships; Ch 6 Ethics and Values; Ch 7 Measures and Tools; Ch 8 Operationalizing Sustainable Tourism; Section 3 Future of Sustainable Tourism: Ch 9 Disruptors including COVID19; Ch 10 Change and Innovation; Ch 11 Regenerative Tourism; Ch 12 Concluding Remarks; Index

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Book Synopsis''In this enlightening guide to container gardening, Ann Treneman comprehensively dispels the notion that growing plants in a pot is in any way a second-best option...the real strength of this book is the author''s enthusiasm for creating a container garden that will not only look beautiful but will also benefit nature.''Daily Mail***This complete primer on how to make an eco-friendly container garden is dedicated to showing that everyone can have a garden, no matter the size, that can benefit the planet.RHS Greener Gardening: Containers guides you through greener choices when it comes to creating a container garden including materials, design, plant choice and maintenance. A few pots on the patio or a window box can become a dynamic mini eco system. A balcony garden can attract wildlife. With the right plants to choose from, a patio can hold an orchard. It''s all a matter of ''thinking green'', using recycled materials when po

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Book SynopsisClimate change is a threat to humankind, which requires immediate action. The built environment has a vital role to play in responding to the climate and biodiversity emergencies. There is a pressing need for architects and industry professionals to acquire the requisite skills and knowledge to design buildings that deliver holistic sustainable outcomes, meeting the RIBA 2030 Climate Challenge and mandatory competence in climate literacy. Equipping you with the key information that built environment professionals require to halt climate change and mitigate its impacts in your day-to-day work, this book is organised around six overarching topics: Human Factors Circular Economy Energy and Carbon Water Ecology and Biodiversity Connectivity and Transport Featuring images and original illustrations, each themed section will guide you through fundamental elements and competencies for creating an integrated sustainable design and delivery framework that can be implemented by you in your practice. Contextualising the climate emergency within the built environment landscape, the book maps out the essential background knowledge around climate science, international agreements, legislations, commitments and roadmaps. It explores shared themes of retrofit, disaster risk resilience and climate justice, among others. A collection of short, building- and urban-scale case studies present key takeaways, illustrating real-life applications of design strategies and industry-wide tools, as well as standards that are deployed in climate-conscious built environments all around the world.Table of ContentsAbout the Author Foreword Acknowledgments Introduction 1. Global and Built Environment Climate Fundamentals Climate Fundamentals International Legislations, Agreements, Frameworks, Roadmaps and Plans for Action Risks and Opportunities in a Net Zero Economy Sustainable Urbanism, Architecture and Engineering Built Environment Policy, Legislation, Regulations, Commitments, Frameworks, Benchmarks and Construction Industry Guidance 2. Sustainable Outcomes and Common Threads Outcome-based Briefing, Design, Delivery and Management of the Built Environment Retrofit (Adaptation and Reuse) Planning for (Climate) Extremes, Disaster Risk, Resilience/Robustness, Redundancy and Adaptation Climate Justice, Equitable and Inclusive Design Procurement, Process, Life Cycle Costing, Research and Innovation 3. Human Factors Health, Wellbeing and Comfort Biophilic and Sensory Design User Experience Design and Occupant Behaviour Communities, Interconnectivity and Inclusion Social Value 4. Circular Economy Resource Efficiency, Sufficiency and Geographic Implications Designing for Change (Flexibility and Adaptability) and Regeneration Waste as a 'Resource' Environmental and Health Impacts of Materials and Waste Responsible and Ethical Sourcing 5. Energy and Carbon Passive Design Active Design: Environmental Systems and Technologies Whole Life Carbon Impacts (for Retrofit and New Build) Offsetting and Carbon/Offset Credits Iterative and Integrated Design and Delivery Process 6. Water Water Cycles, Sources, Stresses, Quality and Management Water Recycling and Reuse Rainwater Harvesting, Stormwater Management and Sustainable Urban Drainage Water Pollution on Land and in Aquatic Habitats Impacts of Climate Change (Water-related Hazards and Disasters) 7. Ecology and Biodiversity Biodiversity and Net Gain Nature-based Solutions Land Use and Urban Density Bioregional Planning and Biophilic Urbanism Sustainable Food Production and Urban Food Systems 8. Connectivity and Transport Site Selection, Location and Urban Ecosystems Compact Development and Walkability Regional and Local Infrastructure and Planning Low Carbon Transport and Multimodal Transportation Networks Planning for Future of Transportation

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Book SynopsisThe book establishes the importance of environmental education by tracing its history and the developments that have taken place subsequently to date. It provides basic understanding about environmental education as well as valuable suggestions for its effective incorporation in the school curriculum. The strength of the book lies in its content as all major areas of environmental education have been addressed such as school curriculum, professional development, and policies, especially in the context of India, thus making it a unique and go-to resource for all stakeholders working in the field of environmental education. The well-balanced content will help readers appreciate the nature of environmental education and its distinctiveness from other subject disciplines as well as environmental studies and environmental science substantiated with several examples and illustrations. What is striking about the book is its proposed road map which is critical for successful implementation

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Book SynopsisForget fast fashion and cheap trends - Serena Baker is here to help you craft the sustainable wardrobe of your dreams!In 2021, Serena Baker became the youngest ever - and first Scottish - winner of The Great British Sewing Bee. She thrilled the judges with her incredible attention to detail and wowed viewers with her distinctive 'refashioning projects', putting sustainability at the heart of her creations. Whether you're brand new to sewing or already know the ropes but fancy trying something a little different, Serena will take you on a journey to reinvent your wardrobe.In Serena Sews, you'll learn how to:- master must-have skills - from zip insertion to pressing perfection - to boost your sewing confidence and give your garments a professional finish- work with basic pattern blocks to adapt and rework as you build your repertoire- 'refashion' existing items like an oversized shirt into a summer dress, or an old pair of jeans into a cute crop top- save money and work sustainably by choosing pre-loved garments and fabrics for your projectsSerena Sews breathes fresh life into the craft of sewing to make one-off, versatile, long-lasting items to cherish. The magic of this approach makes Serena Sews a book to come back to again and again. It's brimming full of sewing happiness - for you, your friends and family, and the planet.Trade Review‘Really, really talented sewers . . . have fairy dust they throw over the garment and it doesnt look like it has been touched by a human hand.’ -- Esme Young

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Book SynopsisUrbanism for a Difficult Future: Practical Responses to the Climate Crisis is a much-needed guide to launching the next generation of land use planning and urbanism that will enable us to adapt to and survive the consequences of climate change.The book offers strong, straightforward measures for creating a landscape of resilience via pockets of self-sufficiencies. It demonstrates how to secure systems that sustain life (energy, water, food, waste, and production of essential goods) as well as political and social protocols enabling agile decision-making in managing these systems effectively at local levels. It also provides the design principles for creating a built environment that will enable the kind of localization we need for adaptation. The book explores how it is possible to create a life that does not depend on large-scale regional sustenance systems which are likely to be disrupted or fail. This book uncovers how to enable people to be creative, produTrade Review"Here is the rare book that anticipates with commonsense intelligence the most practical problems of how we will inhabit our landscape in the 21st century. The author recognizes the macro trends of downscaling and re-localization that will determine how we live in a coming period of industrial de-growth, changing climate, and social crisis. The writing is straightforward, clear, and muscular, conveying an urgent and purposeful spirit of facing the facts and getting things done."James Howard Kunstler, Author of The Geography of Nowhere, The Long Emergency, and World Made by Hand "In this ground-breaking book, Korkut Onaran tackles the inconvenient truth that humans must adapt to the accelerating impacts of climate change: where we’ll live, how we’ll live – and how we can successfully live together. This is an indispensable starting point for charting a resilient and humane future."Rick Cole, Executive Director of The Congress for the New Urbanism (CNU)Table of ContentsForeword by Andrés Duany 1. The Approach 2. Why Adaptation? 3. Adaptation Village: A Development Model 4. Enabling Relocation 5. Localizing Sustenance Systems 6. Social Organization and Governance 7. Design Principles 8. Life in the 21st Century 9. Conclusion Afterword by Paul Crabtree Bibliography Appendix A: Tools for Coding Appendix B: Essential Terms and concepts for Adaptation Urbanism

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Book SynopsisToday, waste management – especially plastic – on a global scale is more worrying than ever. The Democratic Republic of Congo stands among countries most affected by the lack of accountability of manufacturers relocating and outsourcing huge landfills on its soil. Ranked as the 8th poorest population in the world despite their country’s immense mineral wealth, the Congolese people is overrun by garbage left by goods produced with their own resources and labor but yet designed for others. A folk-art movement was born from the junkyards of Kinshasa. Dressed in masks and costumes made from rubbish, a generation of street children and artists from Kinshasa's Academy of Fine Arts have come together to create “Ndaku ya la vie est belle”. Founded in 2015 by visual artist Eddy Ekete, this art collective brings together 25 creators who draw their inspiration from ancestral clothing arts to stand against the ecological disaster their country suffers. To amplify their struggle and celebrate their craft, Stéphan Gladieu creates a series of totemic portraits merging documentary photography with artistic practice. In a live studio set up on the streets of Kinshasa, he highlights the militant artists’ surrealist silhouettes and vibrant creations. Introduced by novelist Wilfried N'sondé, these portraits tell a story of creative talent passed on despite the attacks of consumerism.

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Book SynopsisAnti-trend investigates resilient, anti-trendy living and design as viable alternatives to the insatiable “more wants more” mantra of consumerism. The overall purpose with this book is to encourage designers and consumers to take responsibility for overproduction and overconsumption, and to alter unsustainable production and behavioral patterns. The anti-trendy design-object is designed to be used. It is created to nourish the user aesthetically on a long-term or short-term basis. It is alive in the sense that it is made to develop in accordance with human life—by either being alterable or perishable. The anti-trendy object supports a life worth sustaining. A life that contains wholesome rhythms and edifying challenges and isn’t dependent on consumption for pleasure. Anti-trendy living is a natural, fulfilling, and sustainable way to live. It may have many different expressions but is characterised by authenticity and meaningfulness. Reduction of consumption and long-term usage of things is a vital part of anti-trendy living—it involves mending and caring and maybe even sharing. Through an analysis of resilience and sustainability life in general and in design-objects the themes of the book unfold: intuition and anti-trend research, a life worth sustaining, existentialist despair, raw and resilient aesthetics, sustainable storytelling, legitimisations for designing products in a world with too many things, democratic sustainability, craft innovation, civil disobedience, and collaborative consumption.Table of ContentsFOREWORD INTRODUCTION 1 ANTI-TREND VERSUS TREND To Be or Not to Be Trendy The Immaterialist Analyzing Anti-trendy Tendencies Basic Assumptions The Desires of a Time An Anecdote Concerning the Lowering of Productivity Balancing Between Too Much and Too Little degrowth bad faith the fisherman and the businessman when assumptions collide 2 ANTI-TRENDY INTUITION The Intuitive Compass Right and Wrong Hunches Logical Conclusions Confirmatory Bias Intersubjectivity Immediate Knowledge Getting to the core of things Mindful Reduction Object Analysis Common Ground and Open Horizons The Core of Sustainable Living Disrupting the Familiar Epoché Human Common Ground The Importance of Fiction The Stabile Core The Sublime Moment of Insight Momentary Elimination of the Familiar Transitions Synaesthesia and Sensory Experiences Aisthetikos Open Sensing magic Learning to Navigate Intuitively Intuitive Forecasting ubuntu the guiding principle of inner needs 3 ANTI-TREND AND AUTHENTICITY Living in despair The Aesthete Civil Disobedience, or the Art of Choosing “the Good” Change Must Come from the Individual Oppression restlessness The Importance of Acknowledgement the master and the slave To Will Oneself Free is also to Will Others Free being connected Genuine Freedom the ethicist Irrational versus Pre-rational Consumption The Sustainable Golden Mean encouraging usage discovering aesthetic links Sustainable Storytelling values and beliefs sustainable forms of appeal pathos Time and Value No-pain-no-gain Resilient Living Nourishing Repetitions A Life Worth Sustaining Status Symbols The Emperor and the Painter 4 ANTI-TRENDY EXPERIENCES OF BEAUTY Anti-trendy Perceived Obsolescence Magical Things Disinterested Pleasure Aesthetic Nourishment Resilient Aesthetics The Cathartic Experience robustness relevance Unbearable Lightness Wild and Raw Aesthetics Rewilding the Design-object Adaptability The Beauty of Rhythms The Daily Chorus Continuity Aura 5 THREE ANTI-TRENDY REASONS FOR DESIGNING NEW OBJECTS IN A WORLD WITH WAY TOO MANY THINGS Waste Materials, Deconstruction, and Upcycling Crafty Imperfections Boro and Hacks Disassembly Sustaining and Empowerment The Essence of a Craft Expression the tactile bond tactile literacy Craft Innovation Democratic Sustainability Encouraging Sustainable Living Collaborative Consumption: Swapping, Sharing, and Repairing the characteristics of a shareable object inclusive design repairability, flexibility, and aesthetics Long-lived and Short-lived Objects encouraging variety and celebrating change the butterfly embracing transience facticity and transcendence The Open, Raw Design-object broadness and affordability no person ever steps into the same river twice 6 THE ANTI-TRENDY DESIGN- OBJECT Creating Resilient Designobjects Natural Limitations Alteration Resilience to Changing Needs regrowth Resilience to Anti-trendy Perceived Obsolescence Deterioration Resilience to Fleeting Trends Resilience to Exploitation of Natural Resources permaculture anti-growth closedness versus openness Biblography About the Author

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Book SynopsisLive Green is a practical guide of 52 sustainable living changes – one for each week of the year – you can make to be more self-sufficient and reduce your impact on the environment.Many of us are already doing what we can to adopt a greener lifestyle. We recycle, try to reduce our waste and plastics, choose organic food when shopping, eat less meat and opt for environmentally friendly cleaning products. Yet we often wish we were doing more and it can be overwhelming to know where to start. Live Green tackles all areas of your life from your cleaning routine, home furnishings, food shopping, fashion choices, natural beauty and Christmas, and has all the ingredients to help you achieve a more sustainable year.From making your own eco-friendly cleaning products, buying vintage furniture, making your own moth repellent and improving your natural beauty regime to creating a capsule wardrobe and creating your own ethical Christmas decorations – discover how to get the most out of life by living with intention.Live simply. Live Green.

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Book SynopsisThere is growing recognition and awareness that nature can help provide viable solutions to reduce vulnerability and generate value deploying the properties of ecosystems and the services they provide. Investing in nature can lead to substantial environmental, social and economic benefits by reducing pollution, decreasing energy costs, improving health and well-being and increasing resilience to climate change and natural disasters. Nature-Based Solutions for More Sustainable Cities makes a clear case of performances, impacts, and benefits generated by NBS in cities providing a comprehensive framework approach to understand the real and full potential of NBS at the urban level taking into account several aspects, from design and planning to socio-economic evaluation and financial issues. Given the multifunctionality of NBS, the book collects contributions from several international experts ensuring the interaction between different disciplines contributing to enrich and to disseminate knowledge about NBS.Table of ContentsSECTION 1 - NBS IN THE URBAN CONTEXT Chapter 1. What are NBS? The potential of nature in cities; Cecil Konijnendijk Chapter 2. The contribution of NBS to urban resilience; Ryan Bartlett and Jeet Mistry Chapter 3. Nature contribution to health and well-being in cities; David Rojas Rueda Chapter 4. NBS for urban biodiversity; Sarah Clement Chapter 5. An ecosystem services-based approach to frame NBS in urban context; Alessandra La Notte and Grazia Zulian SECTION 2 - DESIGN AND PLANNING NBS AT URBAN SCALE Chapter 6. Renaturalization as a dimension of urban planning; Steffen Lehmann Chapter 7. Planning and designing NBS towards new co-existence models; Stefano Boeri, Maria Chiara Pastore, and Livia Shamir Chapter 8. Sustainability assessment of urban infrastructures; Adam Barker, Efren Feliú, Gemma Garcia-Blanco, Kornelia Kwiecinska and Blanca Pedrola Chapter 9. The role of nature in urban regeneration; Maria Beatrice Andreucci Chapter 10. Collaborative governance arrangements for co-creation of NBS; Bettina Wilk, Ina Säumel, and Daniela Rizzi SECTION 3 - THE EVALUATION OF NBS IN CITIES Chapter 11. An evaluation framework to assess multiple benefits of NBS: innovative approaches and KPIs; Raúl Sánchez Francés,Silvia Gómez Valle, Nuria García Rueda, Benedetta Lucchitta, and Edoardo Croci Chapter 12. Valuation methodologies of ecosystem services provided by NBS in urban areas; Benedetta Lucchitta and Edoardo Croci Chapter 13. Valuation of urban ecosystem services as NBS; Sarai Pouso and Erik Gómez-Baggethun Chapter 14. The social impacts of NBS: access to and accessibility of green spaces as a measure of social inclusiveness and environmental justice; Simone Borelli, Michela Conigliaro, and Fabio Salbitano SECTION 4 - POLICIES AND INSTRUMENTS FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION AND MANAGEMENT OF NBS IN CITIES Chapter 15. The international policy framework for NBS: exploring the urban environmental stewardship; Ugo Guarnacci Chapter 16. Policy instruments to foster NBS implementation; Aldo Ravazzi Chapter 17. Financial instruments to create and maintain NBS; David Uzsoki, Liesbeth Casier, and Laurin Wuennenberg Chapter 18. The cost of nature: implementation, management and maintenance costs for NBS; Barbara Colaninno, Francesca Neonato, and Francesco Tomasinelli Chapter 19. Unlocking Nature’s Potential – NBS and Business; Hugo Rosa da Conceição and Helen Finlay SECTION 5 - NBS CASE STUDIES Chapter 20. Green Infrastructure Ruhr: urban regeneration through NBS; Michael Schwarze-Rodrian Chapter 21. The new frontiers of sustainable local development. A decade of growth, disruptions and infrastructure investments in the Paris Ile de France Region; Nicolas J.A. BUCHOUD and Carine Bernede Chapter 22. Beijing afforestation project; Wendy Y. Chen, Cheng Wang, and Jiali Jin Chapter 23. Environmental stewardship as community reclamation: the role of community land managers in New York city’s urban ecology; Lida Aljabar Chapter 24. Innovative Policies for Urban Rivers’ Restoration in Belo Horizonte; Leon Norking Rangel, Carlos Rigolo Lopes, and José A. Puppim de Oliveira Chapter 25. Collaborative governance arrangements for co-creation of NBS: a selection of global cases; Daniela Rizzi and Bettina Wilk

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Book SynopsisLiving in a world beset by rising sea level, floods in urban and suburban areas, air pollution, and food security risks, it is urgent to mitigate threats by adapting to climate change. In September 2019, the UN Climate Action Summit declared Natural-Based Solutions (NBS) as one of the major action domains, paralleled with Climate Finance and Carbon Pricing, Energy Transition, Industry Transition, Infrastructure, City and Local Action, Resilience and Adaptation, etc. This important approach to fulfilling the Paris Agreement globally could crucially help reduce climate risks and build climate-resilient cities in an economic, efficient, and sustainable way.

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Book SynopsisThere was a time when garden designer Cleve West questioned the importance of his role as a garden designer. Two things changed his mind: designing a garden for a hospital and adopting a vegan lifestyle. Cleve's transition to veganism was a profound and varied learning experience. He learned more about nutrition than when he studied it as part of a sports science degree. He learned a great deal about propaganda in the food industry and how, contrary to what he'd been led to believe, the cows and chickens in the dairy industry are far from 'happy'. He learned that animal agriculture is a leading cause of climate change and a whole range of environmental catastrophes. He found that many illnesses have their origins in the consumption of animal products. He learned that a plant-based diet can alleviate some of these illnesses and sometimes even reverse them. He learned that a drive towards a plant-based diet could offset many of the environmental aspects of animal agriculture and make a positive transition to a more sustainable future. Everything started falling into place. It was all about plants. Suddenly, his role as a garden designer didn't seem so trivial after all. The Garden of Vegan charts Cleve's journey from its tentative beginnings to an understanding of the restorative power of gardens and a realization that some of the most destructive aspects of the Anthropocene can be mitigated or even fixed by plants. Trade Review"Well researched and backed up by facts and figures, West writes with a forceful honesty that anyone who has heard him speak will recognise. He is self-reflective and refuses to spare himself from his own criticisms. The narrative may be personal, but it resonates." -- Darryl Moore * Garden Design Journal *"By tapping into gardeners’ responsiveness to their surroundings, West makes an effectively plainspoken plea for change...this account has relevance for all gardeners, regardless of what’s on their dinner plates." * Publishers Weekly *“A heartfelt, knowledgeable discourse…The Garden of Vegan is reflective and inspiring in its examination of vegan garden principles and of vegan living as an important catalyst for change.” * Foreword Reviews *“An exhaustive introduction to anything you might want to know about veganism. Every statistic, from how much methane farting cows produce worldwide, to how much plant protein it takes to create the same amount of animal protein, to how much B12 a person actually needs is fully researched and set down here. More crucially, every argument against veganism is calmly and carefully set out and dealt with." -- Laetitia Maklouf * Gardening in Five Minutes A Day blog *"A personal, persuasive take on why an animal-free diet might be for you and the wider world...this challenging, deeply personal book is an important read." * Gardens Illustrated *"Cleve West is one of the most brilliant stars in our firmament of garden designers, and the only one to have won best in show at Chelsea two years in succession. Coming soon is The Garden of Vegan, explaining his deeply held convictions about plants and what they can do for our health." -- Anna Pavord * Sunday Times *"Raw in both style and content - and it may change your life." -- Non Morris * Telegraph Pick of the Year's gardening books *"An eye-opening account of how modern intensive agriculture damages animals and, potentially, those who consume them...This book aims to inspire us to be more ecologically sensitive, and respectful to humanity... thought-provoking." * The Garden *"Neither preachy nor judgemental, Cleve delivers his compelling arguments for environmentally-friendly vegan practices with warmth, humour and wit. It’s not an easy read by any means, but an essential one for anyone who cares for the planet." * Independent Best Gardening Books for Beginners 2021 *"Well researched, warmly written and worth reading." * Growing Green International *

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewAn attractive mixture of background information on insects, their anatomy and history of use in food and other products, food culture, recipes, and interviews. It is very carefully prepared and a pleasure to read. -- Job Ubbink, Food Concept and Physical Design of "The Mill," Switzerland Beautifully presented and well written, The Insect Cookbook has a variety of authorities to support its case that we need to consider incorporating insects into our diets for ecological reasons. -- Theresia de Vroom, Marymount Institute for Faith Tarte tatin with chocolate-coated grasshoppers? With 2 billion of us already popping mealworms and more, this is a case of joining the crowd. -- Barbara Kiser Nature This thoroughly enjoyable entomophagy primer is much more than a cookbook and, due to its interesting vignette style, keeps the reader's attention firmly fixed throughout. It pushes the boundaries of what is acceptable - an important thing to do at a time of such radical environmental destruction... this could constitute the next great culinary revolution. Permaculture Excellent and fascinating... Insects have the potential to come to the rescue and the sooner we get used to the idea, the better! Food Security The Insect Cookbook is a fascinating read and an excellent introduction to the topic of entomophagy. It offers not only an unusual lens through which to view broader debates and food security and the resource efficiency of our current food system, but also a recipe for fried tarantulas. Gastronomica Our food future is here and needs to be embraced. This book will... start you down the road of culinary adventures. Explorer's JournalTable of ContentsForeword Preface Acknowledgments 1. Insects: Essential and Delicious Six Legs and Other Features Eating Insects: "A Question of Education", by Kofi Annan Cooking with Edible Insects "You Have to Eat Away the Fear", by Pierre Wind Everyone Eats Insects Shrimp or Grasshopper? "I Could Eat Insects Anytime, Day or Night", by Harmke Klunder Weaver Ants in Asia Wasp Larvae in Japan Termites: A Royal Meal Lake Flies in East Africa "The Tortillas from Way Back When", by Edoardo Ramos Anaya Spirited Caterpillars in Mexico Long-Horned Grasshoppers in East Africa "Insects Are Buzzing All Around Me", by Johan Verbon Recipes: Five Snacks Mexican Chapulines Dim Sum Bitterbug Bites Bugsit Goreng (Fried Wontons) Mini Spring Rolls 2. Is It Healthy? Fish Friday, Meatloaf Wednesday, Insect Tuesday, by Margot Calis "A World That Works", by Marian Peters Eating Insects Safely What Kinds of Insects Can Be Eaten? Insect Consumption and Health Recipes: Five Appetizers Flower Power Salad Thai Salad Vegetable Carpaccio Pumpkin Soup Couscous Salad 3. Eating Insects: Naturally! "Some People Won't Try Anything New", by Jan Ruig Recipes: Eleven Entrees Minestrone Tagliatelle with Creamy Herb Sauce Ravioli Wild Mushroom Risotto Hakuna Matata Chili con Carne Chop Suey Jambalaya Insect Burgers Vols-au-vent Quiche "Valuable, Abundant, and Available to Everybody", by Daniella Martin "Bonbon Sauterelle", by Robert Van Beckhoven Cochineal from Peru Maggot Cheese in Sardinia Palm Beetles in the Tropics Dragonfly Larvae in China Recipes: Five Festive Dishes Chebugschichi Hopper Kebabs Pizza Bugitos Crepes "An Exploration of Deliciousness", by Rene Redzepi "The Next Generation's Shrimp Cocktail", by Katja Gruijters Spiders in Cambodia Moths in Italy and Australia Recipes: Six Desserts Chocolate Cupcakes Buglava Tarte Tatin Chocolate Cake Buffalo Snaps Buffalo Cinnamon Cookies 4. On the Future and Sustainability Mopane Caterpillars in Southern Africa Silk Moth Pupae in China Food for Astronauts "I've Always Put Everything in My Mouth", by Jan Fabre Shellac from India Jumping Plant Lice in South Africa and Australia Insects: A Sustainable Alternative to Meat "A New Episode in the History of Our Civilization", by Herman Wijffels Insect Consumption: A Global Perspective, by Paul Vantomme Insect Consumption: The Future Resources and Suppliers Index

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Book SynopsisHumans and the world around us have been governed by the waxing and waning of the moon since the planet came into being. Over the centuries different civilisations have embraced these natural cycles, and so lunar gardening has been around for as long as man has pulled food from the soil; once practised by the Incas and Native Americans, this tried and trusted method has been largely forgotten.John Harris, head gardener at Tresillian Estate in Cornwall, has been using Moon Gardening for over forty years. The methods he uses can be implemented anywhere, you do not need fancy tools, expensive seeds or substantial acreage, but instead, given time, patience and care, the results can be breath-taking. This is gardening at its most natural and organic.The Natural Gardener charts John's story from a rudderless young lad in a Cornish village to being charged with the salvation of the long-neglected gardens at Tresillian. As he shares how to follow these simple principles, he imparts his abundance of horticultural knowledge from years spent working in harmony with the soil, providing a timely link back to nature and the reassuring regularity of the seasons.Trade ReviewVery readable...a warm and engaging narrative...Hand-drawn line illustrations add to the charm of this useful addition to any gardening library. * The English Garden *

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Book SynopsisA call to action from Jane Fonda, one of the most inspiring activists of our time, urging us to wake up to the looming disaster of climate change and equipping us with the tools we need to join her in protest This is the last possible moment in history when changing course can mean saving lives and species on an unimaginable scale. It''s too late for moderation.Our climate is in a crisis. 2019 saw atmospheric concentrations of greenhouse gases hit the highest level ever recorded in human history, and our window of opportunity to avoid disaster is quickly closing.In the autumn of 2019, frustrated with the inaction of politicians, Jane Fonda moved to Washington, D.C. to lead weekly climate change demonstrations dubbed Fire Drill Fridays on Capitol Hill. There, she led thousands of people in non-violent civil disobedience, risking arrest to protest for action.In What Can I Do?, Fonda's deeply personal journey as an activist is weaved alongside interviews with leading climate scientists,Trade Review‘In this straightforward, multi-seamed call-to-action, Jane uses her voice and profile to detail the damage fossil fuels are causing and how changes to the climate affect people’s daily lives’ Waitrose Weekend ‘Thought-provoking gift… may just inspire you’ Woman & Home ‘Inspiring’ Woman’s Weekly Fiction Monthly

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Book SynopsisWhether you would like to learn how to build a bird box, dig a hedgehog tunnel or implement broader environmental changes in your community, this practical guide to saving our most endangered species will teach you how you can help on an individual, local and national level.Focusing on thirty of our most loved and most at risk' inhabitants, this uplifting and hopeful book will give naturalists of any age the tools to respond to the SOS calls heard from their garden, local park and beyond.Featured species include: Hedgehog Shrill Carder Bee Red Squirrel Skylark Puffin Barn Owl Seahorse Bottle-nose Dolphin

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Book SynopsisPositively Green is a guide to caring for the planet and yourself.From journalist and Positive News partnerships editor Sarah LaBrecque, National Trust's Positively Green is an informative and captivating guide to sustainable living. With chapters on energy, fashion, food and more, you'll discover what works, what's worth doing, and what's not.Positively Green provides advice on how to reduce your environmental impact, all while easing climate anxiety and boosting mental wellbeing. From changing how you clean your home to putting food impacts into perspective, this book is the perfect resource for those wanting to limit their effect on the environment and reduce climate-based worries.Chapters include: A Green Home, Energy, Food and Drink, Fashion, Technology, Transport and Travel, and Nature. As well as useful tips and links for further information, the book features Positivity Pauses' inspiring vignettes that pull in wisdom from leading thinkers, academics and writers about how to face the climate crisis with optimistic realism.

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Book SynopsisA must-have cookbook and guide for food lovers who want to be greener A Good Appetite is packed with practical information and recipes for making the way you shop and cook more planet-friendly.There are brilliant bite-sized guides to everything from eating with the seasons, batch cooking and the best ways to use your freezer to foraging and growing some of your own food.And there are more than 50 delicious recipes that are designed to be adapted in hundreds of ways to suit what's in season or your store cupboard. It's the foundation of years of great meals.By avoiding food waste and stretching expensive ingredients, there's a payoff for your pocket too, which is important in these thrifty times.Jenny Chandler has created an invaluable guide that can change the way you cook for yourself, friends and family for good.

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewBrainy and provocative. — Financial Advisor “A meticulous and captivating study… This comprehensive and thoughtful study of the often troubled relationship between business and benevolence will provide readers unexpected food for thought.” — Publishers Weekly “The book serves as an informative road map for leaders who dare to break the mold. A tapestry of remarkable characters, high drama, and entertaining story arcs for leaders of businesses large and small.” — Kirkus Reviews “As the issue is top of mind for Wall Street and Silicon Valley today, O’Toole’s book will be a valuable collection of case studies on what works and what doesn’t.” — Business Insider “James O’Toole’s clear-eyed assessment of the history of ‘enlightened capitalism’ is a must-read for any business leader serious about shaping its future--and thus our own.” — Jay Coen Gilbert, co-founder, B Lab “[An] admiring but unflinching survey… Mr. O’Toole has made a strong case that enlightened stewardship is in the interest of stockholders. In setting out to write a brief for social responsibility, he has delivered some managerial wisdom. Humanity in the corner office need not be altruistic; it may simply be good business.” — Wall Street Journal “[An] enormous but accessible book… Fascinating.” — Financial Times

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Book SynopsisShows the inter-relationships between transport and land use planning, emphasising the nature of their integration, and showing benefits of integration. This book demonstrates research findings and draws conclusions for application to policy and practice.Table of ContentsIntroduction. Land Use and Transport: The Context. Themes and Relationships. Achieving Sustainable Cities with Integrated Land Use and Transport Strategies. Planning Urban Structures for Sustainable Transport. Promoting Cycling for Public Health. A Land-Use - Transport Vision. Integrated Strategies for Sustainable Urban Development. Urban Sprawl and Transport. Assessing Life Quality in Transport Planning and Urban Design. Assessing and Mapping Urban Freight Distribution Initiatives. Arterial Streets: Towards an Integrated Approach. Promotion of Walking: A Complex Interdisciplinary Task. Software for Assessing Environmental Effects of Policies. Improving Decision-Making for Sustainable Urban Transport. Lessons for Policy. A Research Agenda. Prelims.

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Book SynopsisA beautifully designed guide to natural beauty products, home cleaners, health remedies, and other household tips inspired by the techniques of our ancestors.Using ingredients from your kitchen cupboards, garden, and vegetable patch (or your local supermarket), Forgotten Ways for Modern Days draws on the wisdom of homemakers, gardeners, and crafters of the past, introducing their knowledge and time-tested tips. From brightening your whites by putting eggshells in your washing to making beeswax furniture polish to herbal hair rinses, Rachelle Blondel brings the crafty ways of our grandparents into modern times.

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewSustainability is the hot buzzword these days. Does it take a whole book to explain what it means? Yes and how lucky we are to have it. This is a book about how to think about what it takes to keep systems going. The Q and A format makes difficult and contested concepts especially easy to follow. * Marion Nestle, Professor Emerita, New York University, and author of Let's Ask Marion: What You Need to Know about Food, Nutrition, and Health *This book may surprise many readers by exploring sustainability from such diverse fields as business and scientific realms to social justice and the arts. Their lens of 'systems thinking' helps explain why sustainability and resilience increasingly dominates public and private sector agendas today. * Christine Ervin, Former President and CEO, U.S. Green Building Council *Thompson and Norris are some of the most distinguished academics in the field of sustainability. Although the book is clearly underpinned by a considerable body of evidence, the writing style is engaging and easily digestible. It will serve as an excellent introduction to the topic for students and curious readers alike. * Michael Braungart, Chemist and Founder of EPEA International GmbH, and Co-Founder of MBDC *Systems thinking shows that seeking sustainability is a learning process in which we need to remain faithful and embrace uncertainty. * L. Díez Sanjuán, Agriculture and Human Values *Table of ContentsChapter 1. What is Sustainability? Chapter 2. Sustainability and Business Chapter 3. Sustainability and Ecology Chapter 4. Sustainability and Environmental Quality Chapter 5. Sustainable Development Chapter 6. Sustainability and Social Justice Chapter 7. Sustainable Governance Chapter 8. Sustainability in Science, Education, Religion, and the Arts Chapter 9. Sustainability: What Everyone Needs to Ask

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Book SynopsisFrom climate change to species extinction, and habitat loss to soil degradation, a stark awareness of the often devastating impacts of human actions is growing. People around the world are urgently seeking sustainable ways of life for themselves and their communities. But what do these calls for a sustainable future mean for our current values and ways of life, and what kind of people will we need to become? Though sustainability is a ubiquitous concept with a range of meaning and applications, this volume shows that it can be significantly understood and sought through the notion of virtue, in the tradition of virtue ethics. Approaches to ethical living that emphasize good character and virtue are resurgent, and especially well-suited to addressing our present challenges. From rethinking excessive consumption, to appropriately respecting nature, to finding resilience in the face of environmental injustice, our characters will be frequently tested. The virtues of sustainability--character traits enabling us to lead sustainable, flourishing lives--will be critical to our success.This volume, divided into three sections, brings together newly-commissioned essays by leading scholars from multiple disciplines--from philosophy and political science, to religious studies and psychology. The essays in the first section focus on key factors and structures that support the cultivation of the virtues of sustainability, while those in the second focus in particular on virtues embraced by non-Western communities and cultures, and the worldviews that underlie them. Finally, the essays in the third section each address further particular virtues of sustainability, including cooperativeness, patience, conscientiousness, creativity, and open-mindedness.Together, these essays provide readers with a rich understanding of the importance and diversity of the virtues of sustainability, and practical guidance towards their cultivation.Trade ReviewThe reading becomes an invitation to ponder shared global challenges, and from this, further strategies to address these challenges can emerge. It is successful in offering both inspiration and consolation for the current uncertain times. * Alba Rodriguez, Religious Studies Review *Table of ContentsSeries Editor's Foreword Introduction, Jason Kawall Part One: Cultivating Virtues of Sustainability Chapter 1: Virtue and sustainable behavior: A psychological perspective, Susan Clayton Chapter 2: The Environmental Psychology of Pro-Sustainability Virtues, Victor Corral-Verdugo, Martha Frías-Armenta & Anais Ortiz-Valdez Chapter 3: Aristotelian Virtue Education and Education for Sustainable Development: Prospects and Problems, Matt Ferkany Chapter 4: The Emotional Heart of Environmental Virtues, Cheryl Hall Part Two: Virtues, Sustainability, and Worldviews Chapter 5: Jain Dharma as a Virtue Ethics for Sustainability, Pankaj Jain Chapter 6: Respect for Nature: Learning from Indigenous Values, Christine J. Cuomo Part Three: Virtues of Sustainability Chapter 7: Cooperativeness as a Virtue of Sustainability, Laura M. Hartman Chapter 8: Patience and Sustainability, Jason Kawall Chapter 9: Treading Lightly: Conscientiousness, Information, and Ecological Impacts, Steve Vanderheiden Chapter 10: The Roles of Creativity and Open-Mindedness in Implementing Sustainable Solutions, Sarah Wright

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Book SynopsisA growing number of environmental groups focus on more sustainable practices in everyday life, from the development of new food systems, to community solar, to more sustainable fashion. No longer willing to take part in unsustainable practices and institutions, and not satisfied with either purely individualistic and consumer responses or standard political processes and movement tactics, many activists and groups are increasingly focusing on restructuring everyday practices of the circulation of the basic needs of everyday life. This work labels such action sustainable materialism, and examines the political and social motivations of activists and movement groups involved in this growing and expanding practice. The central argument is that these movements are motivated by four key factors: frustration with the lack of accomplishments on broader environmental policies, a desire for environmental and social justice, an active and material resistance to the power of traditional industries, and a form of sustainability that is attentive to the flow of materials through bodies, communities, economies, and environments. In addition to these motivations, these movements demonstrate such material action as political action, in contrast to existing critiques of new materialism as apolitical or post-political. Overall, sustainable materialism is explored as a set of movements with unique qualities, based in collective rather than individual action, a dedication to local and prefigurative politics, and a demand that sustainability be practiced in everyday life - starting with the materials and flows that provide food, power, clothing, and other basic needs.Table of ContentsPart One: Introducing Sustainable Materialism 1: An Introduction to Sustainable Materialism Part Two: Political Motivations for Sustainable Materialism 2: From Postmaterialism to Sustainable Materialism 3: Environmental and Social Justice in Sustainable Materialist Movements 4: Material Practice and Resistance to Power 5: Sustainability and the Politics of Materialist Action Part Three: Innovations and Conclusions 6: New Directions and Virtues in Sustainable Materialist Movements 7: Conclusion: From Sustainable Materialism to System Change About the Authors Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisIn Rebalancing Our Climate, Eelco J. Rohling documents a wealth of ways to adjust the trajectory of climate change. The book evaluates both advantages and disadvantages of changing our behavior for a sustainable future.Trade Reviewthe blueprint for a sustainable world is provided in this excellent and passionate book * Peter Main, Physics Education *Reversing human-caused global climate change is the most important task of this century, if humanity is to survive. Rebalancing Our Climate is the most essential reading for all policy makers and those needing to understand how our Earth really functions. Eelco J. Rohling presents a balanced, clear, concise, complete, holistic evaluation of all global climate problems and options to correct them, without excessive detail. This brilliant book shows that if we use all that we know simultaneously, the problems can be solved... if all of our politicians act with immediate urgency! * Thomas J. F. Goreau, President of the Global Coral Reef Alliance *Rebalancing Our Climate is an authoritative and cogent analysis of climate science and what must be done to build a decent and durable global civilization. It is essential reading! * David W. Orr, author of Down to the Wire: Confronting Climate Collapse *Table of ContentsPrologue Chapter 1: The Introduction: Outline of the Challenge Chapter 2: The Problem: The Human-Caused Climate Crisis Chapter 3: The No-Brainer: Emissions Reduction Chapter 4: The New Kid on the Block: Negative Emission Through Greenhouse Gas Removal Chapter 5: The Controversial One: Solar Radiation Management Chapter 6: The Inevitable One: Impacts and Adaption Chapter 7: The Behavioral Renaissance: Re-forming Society Chapter 8: The Future: Toward Rebalancing Climate Chapter 9: Conclusions Appendix 1: Climate Feedbacks Appendix 2: Indicative Future Projection for Carbon Removal by Nets

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