Green Living for Dummies (UK Edition) - Softcover

Michael Grosvenor; Liz Barclay

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0470060387 ISBN 13: 9780470060384

Publisher: For Dummies, 2007

Synopsis

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

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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)

"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,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)

Synopsis:

This book includes a guide to ethical shopping and investing. It provides 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. You can: minimise household rubbish; buy green energy; eat seasonally and organically; switch holidays for eco tourism; and, teach your kids to be green.

About this edition

• Publisher: For Dummies
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0470060387
• ISBN 13: 9780470060384
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 344