Sustainable Green

A guilty liberal finally snaps, swears off plastic, goes organic, becomes a bicycle nut, turns off his power, and generally becomes a tree-hugging lunatic who tries to save the polar bears and the rest of the planet from environmental catastrophe while dragging his baby daughter and Prada-wearing, Four Seasons-loving wife along for the ride. And that's just the beginning.

Save yourself from more than half of the trouble most beginning and advanced homesteaders have to deal with. Homestead gardening has exploded over the last few years. One in three US households now gardens to provide food for their families. If you have a garden or are considering one, now is the perfect time to start or take it to the next level. Optimizing your efforts provides superb results that no grocery store could ever compete with. It’s also the start of a self-reliant lifestyle because once you get proficient in gardening for food, it has real economic benefits....

Are you ready to transform your home into an eco-friendly haven without sacrificing comfort, style, or breaking the bank? Eco-Friendly Home Design is your ultimate guide to creating a sustainable living space that’s not only better for the planet but also better for you. Inside this book, you’ll discover simple, practical strategies for every room in your home, helping you reduce your environmental footprint while enhancing your quality of life. From choosing sustainable materials and improving energy efficiency to adopting green cleaning practices and conserving water, this guide ...

Unleash the potential of your wardrobe with Sew Green, an eBook that transforms the way you view denim. Dive into the art of upcycling, turning worn jeans into sustainable fashion staples. Begin your journey by discovering the rich history of denim and the environmental impact of fast fashion, arming you with the knowledge to make conscious clothing choices. Equip yourself with the essential tools and materials to breathe new life into your denim collection. Learn how to select the perfect fabric for your projects and explore creative repairs that go beyond simple fixes. From hooking you up...

Minimalism is for rich people who live in big, empty, white homes, right? Wrong. Minimalism isn't just about displaying your food staples in glass jars or having chic Scandi furniture. It can be a beautiful, enriching, and life-transforming practice that, at its core, is all about re-establishing what holds value in your life and letting go of what does not.

In Healing Earth, Healing Ourselves, Dr. Iris Bell weaves together a powerful narrative about the intimate connection between our personal health and the environment. This concise guide offers simple, actionable steps to create a cleaner, greener lifestyle that supports both your well-being and the planet. From reducing toxic exposures in your home and adopting sustainable eating habits to exploring eco-friendly fashion and transportation options, this book provides the tools you need to embrace a more holistic and earth-conscious way of living. Whether you are looking to detoxify your ...

Imagine cultivating enough food to slash your grocery shopping in half—all in less than an hour a day in your own backyard. Sounds impossible, right? Marjory Wildcraft says it's not: She's been homesteading for almost twenty years and founded The Grow Network to teach hundreds of thousands of others—some with very little space or time, some city dwellers with rooftop gardens—how to do the same, from gardening, to raising chickens, to composting, to medicine-making.

The industrial age made possible by fossil fuels will surely decline as these fuels run out. In The Ecotechnic Future John Michael Greer alerts the listener to possible changes future generations may face as these dwindling fuel supplies lead first to a deindustrial age, then to a society which salvages the remnants of our current plenty, and eventually to a time in which people may learn to live in balance with the environment: an ecotechnic society.

It’s all but certain that the next 50 years will bring enormous, not to say cataclysmic, disruptions to our present way of life. World oil reserves will be exhausted within that time frame, as will the lithium that powers today’s most sophisticated batteries, suggesting that transportation is equally imperiled. Farming for the Long Haul is about building a viable small-farm economy that can withstand the economic, political, and climatic shock waves that the 21st century portends.

At the close of the twentieth century, corporate capitalism extended its reach over the globe. While its defenders argue that globalization is the only way forward for modern, democratic societies, the spread of this system is failing to meet even the most basic needs of billions of individuals around the world. Moreover, the entrenchment of this free market system is undermining the foundations of healthy societies, caring communities, and personal wellbeing.

"Green Growth: Maximizing Impact and Returns in Sustainable Investing" is your essential guide to understanding and capitalizing on the rapidly evolving world of sustainable investments. This comprehensive ebook delves into the strategies and principles of green investing, helping you build a portfolio that aligns with your values and delivers robust financial returns. From identifying lucrative opportunities in renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies to evaluating companies based on ESG metrics, this book provides practical insights and tools for both novice and experienced ...

Are you overworked and overcrowded? Do you dream of dropping off the radar? Do you crave the peace of mind that only nature can provide? Fitness and military intelligence expert Gary Collins has helped thousands of people roam free with firsthand advice shared on his popular website. And now he's here to help you reclaim your independence. Going Off the Grid: The How-To Book of Simple Living and Happiness contains step-by-step instructions for creating your self-sustaining refuge in the untamed wild or the blacktop jungle.

Book Description: "The Zero-Waste Kitchen: A Practical Guide to Sustainable Cooking & Eco-Friendly Living" 🌍 Reduce Waste. Save Money. Live Sustainably. 🌱 Are you tired of food waste, excess packaging, and a cluttered kitchen filled with single-use plastics? "The Zero-Waste Kitchen" is your ultimate guide to sustainable cooking, eco-friendly food storage, and waste-free living. Packed with practical tips, zero-waste recipes, and actionable strategies, this book will help you transform your kitchen into an environmentally conscious, budget-friendly, and efficient space.What You’ll ...

Many people don’t believe their own actions can make a difference when it comes to the health of our planet. The truth is that our daily thoughts, choices, actions, and habits are immensely powerful—especially when multiplied by millions of people. In this book, you’ll discover the actions you can take on the individual and household level that will help you become a part of the overall solution to help our planet.

Discover a visionary approach to the world we live in and the chemistry that shapes it with "Green Reactions," the groundbreaking eBook that seamlessly blends sustainability with chemical engineering to pioneer a brighter, greener future. Dive into the transformative content of "Green Reactions," where the fundamental principles of sustainable chemical engineering are unveiled across comprehensive chapters that cover the full spectrum, from historical context to cutting-edge innovations. Explore the triple bottom line of sustainable development and understand how life cycle analysis and ...

The must-have friendly green bible of accessible eco-tips for families. As a parent, getting out of the house with everyone wearing shoes (on a good day) can feel like you’re winning, so adding ‘being green’ to the never-ending to-do list might feel like the thing to bring all your spinning plates crashing to the ground. If that’s the case, then this is the audiobook for you. No preaching. No judgement. No guilt.

Discover the revolutionary world of hydroponics and transform your gardening with Hydroponics in the Greenhouse. Dive into soil-free gardening and reap the rewards of higher yields, faster growth, and the satisfaction of cultivating thriving plants year-round, all within the controlled environment of a greenhouse. This comprehensive guide begins with an introduction to hydroponic gardening, covering everything from the fundamentals of soil-free cultivation to the unique advantages of greenhouse growing. Learn how to select the perfect location and design the ideal layout for your hydroponic...

A poet at heart, Amy Minato rejects her life of consumption in Chicago to go back to nature - specifically, to a commune in Oregon, where she rediscovers herself. She also cops occasionally to the pretentiousness of her mission, and laughs along with the listener at her attempts to be both environmentally friendly and sane, considering the fact that she’s moved in with a bunch of strangers in a remote locale.

We can always create a life that is entwined with the natural world. A homestead is not a log cabin or a hermitage out in the woods—it is a way of being, a life lived with the intention of returning to our roots and tapping into the essential elements of fire, water, air, and earth. And a homesteading witch isn't just a person who lives atop a beautiful mountain, but anyone who understands that by harnessing and honoring these elements you can create whatever it is that you need. The Witchy Homestead is your guide to finding, creating, and living this essential magic.

Introducing the groundbreaking new eBook, Sustainable by Design - the ultimate guide for anyone interested in creating a more eco-friendly future through sustainable design. This captivating book dives deep into the world of sustainable design, exploring the complex relationship between design and the environment, and the significant impact that our choices can have on the planet. From the very first chapter, you'll be captivated by the fascinating history of sustainable design and how it has evolved over time. You'll learn about the principles of sustainable design and how they can be ...