Archive for the ‘Going Green Books’ Category
Going Green: True Tales from Gleaners, Scavengers, and Dumpster Divers
June 22nd, 2009
Never mind the Ph.D. and middle-class trappings– Laura Pritchett is a Dumpster diver and proud of it. Ever since she was old enough to navigate the contents of a metal bin, she has reveled in the treasures found in other people’s cast-offs.
For Going Green, Pritchett has gathered over twenty writers to tell their personal stories of Dumpster diving, eating road kill, salvaging plastic from the beach, and forgoing another trip to the mall for the thrill of bargain hunting at yard sales and flea markets. These stories look not just at the many ways people glean but also at the larger, thornier issues dealing with what re-using–or not–says about our culture and priorities.
The essayists speak to the joys of going beyond the norm to save old houses, old dishwater, old cultures, old Popsicle sticks, and old friendships–and turning them into something new. Some write about gleaning as a means of survival, while others see the practice as a rejection of consumerism or as a way of treading lightly on the earth.
Brimming with practical and creative new ways to think about recycling, this collection invites you to dive in and find your own way of going green.
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An Eco-Babe’s Guide to Greening It
June 22nd, 2009
Living green does not have to be tedious and boring. It’s an exciting foray into the lifestyle of the future; a future of lush natural fabrics, refreshing essential oils and a planet with abundant healthy ecosystems and clean air. Living green does not have to be all about tree hugging, unless you want it to be. If you’re a hair dyeing, manicure loving, and Manolo wearing babe, you can be just as green as our deadlocked, yoga doing, and granola loving sisters! Living green is not about changing who we are, it about adjusting how we are.
Together, we will learn about ways to green our:
Menstrual Cycles
Beauty Regimes
Eating Habits
Wardrobe
Homes
Cleaning Habits and Supplies
Trash and Waste
Workplaces
Babies (diapering, feeding, clothing, and furnishing)
and much more!
An Eco-Babe's Guide to Greening It
June 22nd, 2009
Living green does not have to be tedious and boring. It’s an exciting foray into the lifestyle of the future; a future of lush natural fabrics, refreshing essential oils and a planet with abundant healthy ecosystems and clean air. Living green does not have to be all about tree hugging, unless you want it to be. If you’re a hair dyeing, manicure loving, and Manolo wearing babe, you can be just as green as our deadlocked, yoga doing, and granola loving sisters! Living green is not about changing who we are, it about adjusting how we are.
Together, we will learn about ways to green our:
Menstrual Cycles
Beauty Regimes
Eating Habits
Wardrobe
Homes
Cleaning Habits and Supplies
Trash and Waste
Workplaces
Babies (diapering, feeding, clothing, and furnishing)
and much more!
Teach Yourself Saving Energy in the Home (Teach Yourself: General Reference)
May 20th, 2009
pbIt iis/i easy being green!/b/ppiTeach Yourself Saving Energy in the Home/i offers you straightforward, achievable cost-cutting and energy saving strategies. It gives you various ways to save energy in the home, even if it’s just a rented property, with practical advice on heating, hot and cold water, electricity and appliances, stand-by systems, lighting, cooling systems–even how to manage your teenager’s use of energy. There are chapters on how to save energy in your garden and guidelines on how to generate your own power. The book will also offer practical suggestions for “responsible recreation,” showing you how leisure interests can impact on the environment. It gives advice on green travel, including what make of car and which fuel to choose, and offers tips for saving energy in your workplace./p
Save On Home Energy | #1 Home Energy Savings Manual.
May 19th, 2009
Cut Energy Waste To The Bone, Go Green, And Lower Your Utility Bills By Up To 50%. Learn How To Apply Advanced Conservation Methods And Products To Your Existing Home. Makes Solar, Wind, And Other Renewable Energy Systems Cost Half As Much!
Save On Home Energy | #1 Home Energy Savings Manual.
May 19th, 2009
Cut Energy Waste To The Bone, Go Green, And Lower Your Utility Bills By Up To 50%. Learn How To Apply Advanced Conservation Methods And Products To Your Existing Home. Makes Solar, Wind, And Other Renewable Energy Systems Cost Half As Much!
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Green Living
May 13th, 2009
The environmental movement and rising awareness of global warming have sparked an interest in green living. People want to know what they can do to live sustainable lives. In this book, you will find an overview of global warming and environmental degradation of air, water, and soil; what sustainable living is and how to do it; how to cut down on carbon output (the cause of global warming) with alternative cars and fuels; and environmentally friendly home and lawn care products.BR
The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Green Living
May 13th, 2009
The environmental movement and rising awareness of global warming have sparked an interest in green living. People want to know what they can do to live sustainable lives. In this book, you will find an overview of global warming and environmental degradation of air, water, and soil; what sustainable living is and how to do it; how to cut down on carbon output (the cause of global warming) with alternative cars and fuels; and environmentally friendly home and lawn care products.BR
Save On Home Energy | #1 Home Energy Savings Manual.
May 10th, 2009
Now You Can Cut Energy Waste To The Bone, Go Green, And Lower Your Utility Bills By Up To 50%. Learn How To Apply Super Conservation Methods To Your Current Home. Makes Solar, Wind, And Other Renewable Energy Systems Cost Half As Much!
