Green Living: The E Magazine Handbook - PB, 2005 good shape
Knowledge of environmental issues and sustainability is increasingly important as industrialization and climate change continue to wreak havoc on our ecosystems and our psyche. As temperatures rise--and icecaps shrink and storms lash our coastal areas into oblivion--being smart about carbon footprints, waste streams and consumer choices becomes increasingly important for all of us. Green Living , from the award-winning editors of E: The Environmental Magazine , offers a thorough, step-by-step plan for every making aspect of your life earth-friendly, from the laundry room to the kitchen: -Maintaining a healthy home -Going organic and avoiding genetically modified food -Finding a planet-friendly car -Making socially responsible investments -Using personal-care products free of damaging chemicals With advice on everything from planet-friendly cosmetics to home-based renewable energy, and straight talk on hemp, hybrids and hair dye, Green Living is the ideal reference for both the neophyte and the experienced environmentalist.