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. Living Green: The Missing Manual 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 Living Green: The Missing Manual.
