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Book SynopsisIncludes 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.
Trade Review"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)
Table of ContentsIntroduction 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
