Sustainable Green

Since founding Fixup, a pop-up repair shop, Sandra Goldmark has become a leader in the movement to demand better "stuff". She doesn't just want to help us clear clutter - she aims to move us away from throwaway culture, to teach us to reuse and repurpose more thoughtfully, and to urge companies to produce better stuff. Although her goal is ambitious, the solution to getting there is surprisingly simple and involves all of us: have good stuff, not too much, mostly reclaimed, care for it, and pass it on.

Let It Shine is a fully revised and expanded edition of A Golden Thread, Perlin's classic history of solar technology, detailing the past forty years of technological developments driving today's solar renaissance. This unique and compelling compendium of humankind's solar ideas tells the fascinating story of how our predecessors throughout time, again and again, have applied the sun to better their lives-and how we can too.

The Abundance of Less captures the texture of sustainable lives well lived in these ten profiles of ordinary—yet exceptional—men and women who left behind mainstream existences in urban Japan to live surrounded by the luxuries of nature, art, friends, delicious food, and an abundance of time. Drawing on traditional Eastern spiritual wisdom and culture, these pioneers describe the profound personal transformations they underwent as they escaped the stress, consumerism, busyness, and dependence on technology of modern life.

Like many people, Beth Terry didn't think an individual could have much impact on the environment. But while laid up after surgery, she read an article about the staggering amount of plastic polluting the oceans and decided then and there to kick her plastic habit. Now she wants to teach you how you can too.

Are you tired of the busy, fast-paced city life? Do you long for a simpler way of living, where you can be self-sufficient and surrounded by nature? Look no further than Homesteading in Vermont, the ultimate guide to living a sustainable lifestyle. In this comprehensive eBook, we'll take you through every step of homesteading in Vermont. Whether you're a seasoned veteran or just starting out, this guide has something for everyone. We'll begin with an introduction to homesteading and its benefits, including increased self-sufficiency and a more sustainable way of living. We'll then delve ...

The Backyard Beekeeper, now in its 4th edition, makes the time-honored and complex tradition of beekeeping an enjoyable and accessible backyard pastime for urban and rural beekeepers of all skill levels. With this completer esource and the expert advice of Bee Culture editor Kim Flottum, your bees will be healthy, happy, and more productive.

It’s time to think big about small farms. Award-winning author and “green leader” (Grist) Ben Hartman shares practical how-to tips, personal stories, and surprising examples of cutting-edge farmers and innovators around the world to show us how.

What's more, Lightly is a complete philosophy of life. When you're tempted by an impulse purchase, trying to resist a chocolate donut, or struggling to say no to another obligation, all you have to remember is one word - "lightly" - to boost your resolve and make beautiful choices. It doesn't get any easier than that. Lightly is like a recipe book for minimalism, designed so you can dip into it anytime for advice and inspiration.

In this two-manuscripts-in-one audiobook, you will learn how to identify the driving ethos of permaculture and its powerful tenets and principles. You'll discover how to practice and incorporate permaculture into your live by learning how to transform common waste products into compost and more. Part two will teach you the basics of solar energy, including the benefits and disadvantages, how a solar panel functions, how to implement DIY solar projects, and more.

Are you tired of being bombarded by toxins at every turn? Do you want a more natural, "crunchy" approach to the world (with or without the beige aesthetic)? Well, grab your kombucha and join Emily Morrow on a journey to a more wholesome existence with Really Very Crunchy: A Beginner's Guide to Removing Toxins from Your Life without Adding Them to Your Personality.

Transform Your Closet, Transform the World: The Ultimate Guide to Sustainable Style Ready to look amazing while saving the planet? "Sustainable Fashion: A Complete Guide to Ethical Style" shows you exactly how to build a wardrobe you'll love that loves the Earth back. Written by industry veteran Ava Azure, this comprehensive guide reveals: What's Inside: How to build a capsule wardrobe that actually works for your lifestyle Secret thrifting techniques to score designer pieces for pennies Step-by-step closet detox strategies that make decluttering painless Expert tips for spotting quality ...

What happens to our trash? Why are our oceans filling with plastic? Do we really waste 40 percent of our food and 65 percent of our energy? Waste is truly our biggest problem, and solving our inherent trashiness can fix our economy, our energy costs, our traffic jams, and help slow climate change—all while making us healthier, happier and more prosperous. This story-driven and in-depth exploration of the pervasive yet hard-to-see wastefulness that permeates our daily lives illuminates the ways in which we've been duped into accepting absolutely insane levels of waste as normal.

In an interconnected world filled with goal-oriented perfectionists, Lagom reminds us to slow down, to decompress and destress, to be mindful of sustainability yet not deny ourselves pleasure. But lagom is not a rigid set of rules - sometimes you need more, sometimes you need less, and that's fine, too! With this idea-filled guide, you can learn to find greater balance, well-being, and harmony - and, most importantly, make time for the things that matter most in life.

Discover the Ultimate Guide to Sustainable Living That Can Transform Your Life—and the Planet! Are you ready to make a difference in the world while simplifying and enriching your life? Sustainable Living Made Simple: A Practical Guide to Reducing Your Environmental Footprint is more than just a book—it’s a call to action, a guidebook for change, and a source of inspiration for anyone ready to embrace a greener, more intentional way of living. In a world where the effects of climate change and environmental degradation are undeniable, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. But the truth is,...

We are exhausted. There's so much to do, and way too much to buy. Whether it's through late night TV ads, social media, or other sources of influence, we seem to be addicted to buying and then storing things. Sometimes we consume with no regret and other times we realize that we're doing more harm than good to our wallets and our homes. It's a constant cycle - one that many are longing to break. Who wants their hard-earned money to go toward something that soon ends up in a landfill?

First of its kind in Project Earth-mend An entertaining yet ecologically responsible series of books for young readers who wish to learn about Earth conservation. Tiger finds it impossible to resist this exciting journey, which is full with surprises every turn. All he has to worry about is making sure he won't pass up his Cat Gourmet meals when traveling.

Think you can’t live sustainably in a small city apartment? Think again. The Sustainable City Dweller is the ultimate guide for anyone who wants to embrace an eco-friendly lifestyle—without needing a backyard, solar panels, or a rural retreat. If you're ready to reduce your footprint, save money, and live more intentionally, this book will show you how to do it right where you are: in the heart of the city. Whether you live in a high-rise, a studio, or a compact condo, this book gives you practical, affordable, and creative ways to turn your living space into a green oasis. With ...

Two manuscripts in one audiobook: Composting: The Ultimate Guide to Creating Your Own Organic Compost in Your Backyard and Using It for Organic Gardening to Create a More Self-Sufficient Garden and Worm Farming: An Essential Guide to Vermiculture, Vermicomposting, and Making Worm Bins. With this audiobook in your hand, you’ll be going from basic gardening to advanced techniques in no time!

Discover the truth about self-sufficiently living off your backyard! In a world as highly dynamic as ours, independent living can be an invaluable trait. By employing intelligent tactics and technologies, you can feed your family, eliminate high utility bills, and minimize stress. However, starting your own garden and homesteading can be an overwhelming task—and you need to prepare and learn what it takes to start. This guide will wipe away all your doubts and help you build the life you’ve always wanted for yourself and your family.

When Christine Platt set out on her journey to live with less, she never intended to become The Afrominimalist. She just wanted to tame the chaos in her closet! But after struggling with the austerity and whiteness of mainstream minimalism, Christine realized why minimalism often seems unattainable for so many: the emphasis on all-white, barren aesthetics distracts from the practice of living with intention. And so, she decided to do things her way by curating a life of less influenced by the African diaspora.