Taking care of the earth is more important than ever, but the problems we're facing can seem overwhelming.
Living Green: The Missing Manual
helps make earth-friendly decisions more manageable by narrowing them down to a few simple choices. This all-in-one resource is packed with practical advice on ways you can help the environment by making simple changes in your home routine, work habits, and the way you shop and get around town. You don't have to embark on a radical new lifestyle to make a difference.
shows you how small changes can have a big impact.
With this book, you will:
Learn how to make your home energy efficient and free of toxic chemicals
Discover how to reduce waste, repurpose and recycle, and do more with less
Build and remodel earth-friendly homes with new techniques and materials
Learn tips for buying organic food and what it takes to grow your own
Get helpful information on fuel-efficient cars, including hybrid and electric models
Make your workplace greener and more cost-effective — from changes at your desk to suggestions for company-wide policies
Explore how to choose renewable energies, such as wind and solar power
The book also provides you with ways to connect with like-minded people and offers a survey of exciting new green technologies. Learn how you can help the planet with
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