Spring Greening
* Update! We still have a few books left! Email metro[underscore]mama[at]hotmail[dot]com.
Here at BlogHer’s Act Canada, we’ve been focusing on one challenge per month to green up our lives. Want even more ideas? Check out these eco-friendly books.
Living Like Ed by Ed Begley, Jr.
A committed environmentalist for more than thirty years, Ed Begley, Jr., has always tried to “live simply so others may simply live.” Now, as more and more of us are looking for ways to reduce our impact on the planet and live a better, greener life, Ed shares his experiences on what works, what doesn't–and what will save you money!
Ecoholic by Adria Vasil
When
the world’s environmental woes get you down, turn to Ecoholic –
Canada’s best resource for practical tips and products that help you do
your part for the earth. You’ll get the dirt on what not to buy and
why, and the dish on great gifts, clothes, home supplies and more.
Based on the popular and authoritative "Ecoholic" column that appears
weekly in NOW, Ecoholic is a cheeky and eye-opening guide to all of
life’s greenest predicaments.
The 100-Mile Diet by Alisa Smith and J.B. MacKinnon
The remarkable, amusing and inspiring adventures of a Canadian couple who make a year-long attempt to eat foods grown and produced within a 100-mile radius of their apartment.
True Green at Work by Kim Mckay, Jenny Bonnin and Tim Wallace
Now, from the authors of the quintessential how-to-go-green guide for individuals and households, this definitive do-it-yourself manual is for the working world—businesses, workers, and day-to-day life at the office. Positive and practical, True Green at Work tells everyone who holds a job, from top executives on down the ladder, how to help minimize their company’s carbon footprint. The book is accessible and actionable, with its signature, crisp design and lively text. Each page contains a single tip for reducing waste, making it easy for anyone in any job to take small steps toward a healthier planet. Suggestions run the gamut, from obvious recycling to innovative strategies that encourage sustainability.
The Green Book by Elizabeth Rogers and Thomas M. Kostigen
Ellen DeGeneres, Robert Redford, Will Ferrell, Jennifer Aniston, Faith Hill, Tim McGraw, Martha Stewart, Tyra Banks, Dale Earnhardt, Jr., Tiki Barber, Owen Wilson, and Justin Timberlake tell you how they make a difference to the environment.
You can find more green books here. Get 30% off with the promo code GREEN.
And! We have a FREE book to give away for the first five people to email metro[underscore]mama[at]hotmail[dot]com. (Canadian mailing addresses only please!)
The books look great...
Posted by: Carol Pollard | March 30, 2008 at 08:14 PM