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True Green: 100 Everyday Ways you Can Contribute to a Healthier Planet
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 333.72
EAN: 9781426201134
ISBN: 1426201133
Label: National Geographic
Manufacturer: National Geographic
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 128
Publication Date: April 10, 2007
Publisher: National Geographic
Release Date: April 10, 2007
Studio: National Geographic
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Editorial Review:
Global warming, climate change, toxic waste, and more: it sometimes seems the environmental challenges we face are just too huge for individual actions to matter, but they're not-and here's the proof. True Green is based on the practical experience of Clean Up the World, a grassroots environmental movement that has inspired more than 40 million volunteers in over 100 countries to take action since 1993.Whether you live in a city apartment, a suburban house, or a country farm, these simple, straightforward methods produce positive effects not just on our planet but on your pocketbook, too. For example, showering accounts for one-third of a typical home's water use, so making each shower slightly shorter results in real conservation over the long run. An average washing machine annually produces about 200 pounds of greenhouse gases, but a cold water wash can save about six pounds in emissions per cycle. Many electronic devices draw power even when "off," so actually unplugging them when not in use will save both money and electricity. Outdoors, mulching your garden can cut evaporation by as much as 70%, reducing the need to water often and conserving resources.True Green explores six key areas where small changes can make a big difference: In the Home; In the Garden; At Work; Shopping; Travel; and In the Community. Dozens of illustrated spreads provide positive, practical, simple-to-implement tips and a summary of their environmental contribution; in addition, a reference guide to useful websites offers access to priceless additional information, global and local alike.
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Great, simple read
A fast read if you want to implement some "green" in your life. It's been a nice addition to our coffee table to intrigue our guests.
Rating: - excellent, green resource
This is the best book for resource on teaching novice, and experts on everyday ways to contribute to a healthier planet!
Rating:  - You should not buy this book in its current format
I heard about this book on a podcast and before buying it here i went to look at it in Barnes and Noble. I skimmed through it in about seven minutes and left the store without it. As I left I thought to myself, "to buy this book, in its current format, would go against everything this book is trying to communicate." It is printed in a glossy color format with one idea per page. The 100 ideas (most of which are pretty easily found with a google search, i think) could have been summed up in a couple ... Read More
Rating: - Has this book changed you too?
This must be one of the best books I've had a friend recommend to me. Plus, I discovered that this book has sold out in Australia, hence why I had to buy a copy here!
I found it to be a practical, simple and empowering guide to simple things I can do at home and work to reduce my impact on the environment. Let's hope that more people read it and put the ideas into practice.
Some of the suggestions are commonsense, but others I would not have thought of (the girl who sells me ... Read More
Rating: - Living Green!
I love this book. The pictures and information are excellent. Its an easy reference for small changes we can all make. There are lots of websites as well that provide even more information and tips. A great value for the money!
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