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Author
Publisher
Mango Media
Pub. Date
[2022]
Physical Desc
244 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
"Eco-friendly living made simple. As a lifestyle guide and an introduction to sustainable living, Sustainable Badass shows you why and how to minimize your consumption while effortlessly making your habits greener. Each page has practical tips, tools and important facts about plastic pollution, overconsumption, and the climate crisis. From small changes such as pre-cycling and purchasing items with minimum to no packaging, to eliminating plastic entirely;...
Author
Publisher
Hardie Grant Books
Pub. Date
2019.
Physical Desc
223 pages : illustrations, 22 cm
Language
English
Description
"The clutter filling our spaces impacts on our productivity, stresses us out and keeps us stuck. Or stuff stands in the way of the lives we dream about... Decluttering is great for our mental wellbeing, and when done right, it can be good for the planet too. When we rehome, repurpose or recycle the things we no longer need, we free up existing resources for others and reclaim our homes with less guilt. Less Stuff is a guide for people who find it...
Author
Series
Publisher
Berrett-Koehler Publishers, Inc
Pub. Date
[2014]
Physical Desc
ix, 156 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Garbage doesn't exist in nature--the output of one organism is the useful input of another. So why does garbage exist in the human system? Why did it only become a problem the past century? And most importantly, how can we eliminate it--outsmart the very idea of garbage? Eco-entrepreneur Tom Szaky says that to outsmart waste first we have to understand it, then change how we create it, and finally rethink what we do with it. He traces the roots of...
Author
Publisher
Ten Speed Press
Pub. Date
[2021]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
213 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Language
English
Description
"Transitioning to a zero-waste lifestyle means eliminating unnecessary clutter from your home and reducing your dependence on disposable goods, but it also comes with practical challenges that can seem daunting. In Simply Sustainable, perfection is not required. Whether you are looking for easy changes to get you started, or more advanced, high-impact tips for your low-waste home, these simple, effective steps will forever change your relationship...
Author
Publisher
Ten Speed Press
Pub. Date
[2022]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
249 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm
Language
English
Description
"Learn how to reduce your carbon footprint with this inspiring, accessible, stunningly illustrated book based on Eduardo Garcia's popular New York Times column"--
Author
Publisher
Second Nature Publishing
Pub. Date
[2017]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
xiii, 143 pages ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
Going Off the Grid: The How-To Book of Simple Living and Happiness contains step-by-step instructions for creating your self-sustaining refuge in the untamed wild or the blacktop jungle. Through Collins' methods, you'll identify and purge unnecessary stressors from your everyday life. You'll also learn the basics of off-the-grid living from home construction to energy alternatives, from sewage disposal to internet access.--AMAZON.
10) Reducing waste
Author
Series
Publisher
Red Chair Press
Pub. Date
[2014]
Physical Desc
32 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Where does all the garbage go and why is it important to cut back on waste? Discover why waste is creating problems for Earth and how you can help reduce, reuse, and recycle now. Includes step-by-step ideas for taking action, different points of view, an up-close look at relevant careers, and more.
Author
Publisher
HarperDesign, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
2015.
Physical Desc
224 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
"In this fun, pop culture exploration, two ecological entrepreneurs examine the materials we use in our daily lives, show how they impact the environment, and provide project ideas--from recycling to upcycling and more--to lessen our impact and protect our world. Jam-packed with information, more than 200 photographs and illustrations, and approximately twenty DIY projects, this engaging, graphic volume shows us how we all can cut down, reuse, and...
Author
Publisher
Rock Point
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
176 pages ; color illustrations ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
"An (Almost) Zero-Waste Life is an aspirational book to teach you that being zero waste isn't necessarily about zero, but more about changing the way we see the world around us, how we consume, and how we think about waste"--
A 'zero waste' life is about changing or altering the way we consume, and how we think about waste. It's about making better choices when we can, and working to reduce our overall impact by reducing the amount of packaging and...
13) Garbage
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2021.
Edition
First American edition.
Physical Desc
64 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
Explains waste management problems humans have encountered throught history and how we deal with it now, highlighting key global concerns related to garbage disposal, such as space waste, the problem of plastic, and growing landfills.
Author
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
vii, 217 pages ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
Ecosystems require balance to survive, and when that balance is compromised, disaster can befall the whole system. To keep a balance in our global ecosystem, we need to use resources efficiently, equitably, and sustainably. In both nature and economics, we observe that when a healthy distribution of resources is achieved, systems can not only function but flourish.
The United States recycles roughly 34% of its waste and has been stuck at this level...
Author
Publisher
Tiller Press
Pub. Date
2021.
Edition
First Tiller Press trade paperback edition.
Physical Desc
xviii, 162 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm
Language
English
Description
"A practical guide on how to go "almost zero waste," featuring 100 tips on how to reduce waste in your everyday life, at home, and in your community"--
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