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101 Ways to Go Zero Waste

101 Ways to Go Zero Waste

by Kellogg, Kathryn

Book - 2019

We all know how important it is to reduce our environmental footprint, but it can be daunting to know where to begin. Enter Kathryn Kellogg, who can fit a...Show more We all know how important it is to reduce our environmental footprint, but it can be daunting to know where to begin. Enter Kathryn Kellogg, who can fit all her trash from the past two years into a 16-ounce mason jar. How? She starts by saying "no" to straws and grocery bags, and "yes" to a reusable water bottle and compostable dish scrubbers.In 101 Ways to Go Zero Waste, Kellogg shares these tips and more, along with DIY recipes for beauty and home; advice for responsible consumption and making better choices for home goods, fashion, and the office; and even secrets for how to go waste free at the airport. "It's not about perfection," she says. "It's about making better choices."This is a practical, friendly blueprint of realistic lifestyle changes for anyone who wants to reduce their waste. Show less

We all know how important it is to reduce our environmental footprint, but it can be daunting to know where to begin. Enter Kathryn Kellogg, who can fit a...Show more We all know how important it is to reduce our environmental footprint, but it can be daunting to know where to begin. Enter Kathryn Kellogg, who can fit all her trash from the past two years into a 16-ounce mason jar. How? She starts by saying "no" to straws and grocery bags, and "yes" to a reusable water bottle and compostable dish scrubbers.In 101 Ways to Go Zero Waste, Kellogg shares these tips and more, along with DIY recipes for beauty and home; advice for responsible consumption and making better choices for home goods, fashion, and the office; and even secrets for how to go waste free at the airport. "It's not about perfection," she says. "It's about making better choices."This is a practical, friendly blueprint of realistic lifestyle changes for anyone who wants to reduce their waste. Show less

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Transforming Plastic

Transforming Plastic

From Pollution to Evolution

by Bates, Albert K.

Book - 2019

The scourge of plastic has poisoned our environment and damaged our health. In this timely book, Albert Bates takes a critical look at this ubiquitous pro...Show more The scourge of plastic has poisoned our environment and damaged our health. In this timely book, Albert Bates takes a critical look at this ubiquitous problem, offers creative solutions, and explores worldwide efforts to transform plastic pollution into a tool for social justice, profitable businesses, healthier people, and a healthier planet. It?s packed with anecdotes and tips for living with less plastic, viable alternatives, and safe disposal of the plastic you have. Show less

The scourge of plastic has poisoned our environment and damaged our health. In this timely book, Albert Bates takes a critical look at this ubiquitous pro...Show more The scourge of plastic has poisoned our environment and damaged our health. In this timely book, Albert Bates takes a critical look at this ubiquitous problem, offers creative solutions, and explores worldwide efforts to transform plastic pollution into a tool for social justice, profitable businesses, healthier people, and a healthier planet. It?s packed with anecdotes and tips for living with less plastic, viable alternatives, and safe disposal of the plastic you have. Show less

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Tinkernut Presents Upcycled Technology

Tinkernut Presents Upcycled Technology

Clever Projects You Can Do With your Discarded Tech

by Davis, Daniel

Book - 2019

"Hidden inside often discarded devices is a treasure trove of motors, magnets, screens, and other parts just waiting for a chance to be upcycled! Rea...Show more "Hidden inside often discarded devices is a treasure trove of motors, magnets, screens, and other parts just waiting for a chance to be upcycled! Readers will learn: how to make a great Wi-Fi security camera with an old cell phone, how to make a basic 3D printer out of old computer disk drives, what can be made with the rare-earth magnets inside old hard drives or the reusable LCD screens in old phones, and much more. Creating new zombie tech from old tech is eco-friendly and it’s also a fantastic way to learn about the technology we use (or used to use) every day. The only limit is your curiosity and willingness to tinker!"--Amazon.com. Show less

"Hidden inside often discarded devices is a treasure trove of motors, magnets, screens, and other parts just waiting for a chance to be upcycled! Rea...Show more "Hidden inside often discarded devices is a treasure trove of motors, magnets, screens, and other parts just waiting for a chance to be upcycled! Readers will learn: how to make a great Wi-Fi security camera with an old cell phone, how to make a basic 3D printer out of old computer disk drives, what can be made with the rare-earth magnets inside old hard drives or the reusable LCD screens in old phones, and much more. Creating new zombie tech from old tech is eco-friendly and it’s also a fantastic way to learn about the technology we use (or used to use) every day. The only limit is your curiosity and willingness to tinker!"--Amazon.com. Show less

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Zero Waste

Zero Waste

Simple Life Hacks to Drastically Reduce your Trash

by Su, Shia

Book - 2018

Easy and Effective Strategies to Jumpstart a Sustainable, Waste-Free Lifestyle We have a worldwide trash epidemic. The average American disposes of 4.4 p...Show more Easy and Effective Strategies to Jumpstart a Sustainable, Waste-Free Lifestyle We have a worldwide trash epidemic. The average American disposes of 4.4 pounds of garbage per day, and our landfills hold 254 million tons of waste. What if there were a simple--and fun--way for you to make a difference? What if you could take charge of your own waste, reduce your carbon footprint, and make an individual impact on an already fragile environment? A zero waste lifestyle is the answer--and Shia Su is living it. Every single piece of unrecyclable garbage Shia has produced in one year fits into a mason jar--and if it seems overwhelming, it isn't! In Zero Waste , Shia demystifies and simplifies the zero waste lifestyle for the beginner, sharing practical advice, quick solutions, and tips and tricks that will make trash-free living fun and meaningful. Learn how to: Build your own zero waste kit Prepare real food--the lazy way Make your own DIY household cleaners and toiletries Be zero waste even in the bathroom! And more! Be part of the solution! Implement these small changes at your own pace, and restructure your life to one of sustainable living for your community, your health, and the earth that sustains you. Show less

Easy and Effective Strategies to Jumpstart a Sustainable, Waste-Free Lifestyle We have a worldwide trash epidemic. The average American disposes of 4.4 p...Show more Easy and Effective Strategies to Jumpstart a Sustainable, Waste-Free Lifestyle We have a worldwide trash epidemic. The average American disposes of 4.4 pounds of garbage per day, and our landfills hold 254 million tons of waste. What if there were a simple--and fun--way for you to make a difference? What if you could take charge of your own waste, reduce your carbon footprint, and make an individual impact on an already fragile environment? A zero waste lifestyle is the answer--and Shia Su is living it. Every single piece of unrecyclable garbage Shia has produced in one year fits into a mason jar--and if it seems overwhelming, it isn't! In Zero Waste , Shia demystifies and simplifies the zero waste lifestyle for the beginner, sharing practical advice, quick solutions, and tips and tricks that will make trash-free living fun and meaningful. Learn how to: Build your own zero waste kit Prepare real food--the lazy way Make your own DIY household cleaners and toiletries Be zero waste even in the bathroom! And more! Be part of the solution! Implement these small changes at your own pace, and restructure your life to one of sustainable living for your community, your health, and the earth that sustains you. Show less

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Waste Not

Waste Not

Make A Big Difference by Throwing Away Less

by Rhoads, Erin

Book - 2018

We need to talk about waste. Shrink-wrapped vegies, disposable coffee cups, clothes and electronics designed to be upgraded every year: we are surrounded ...Show more We need to talk about waste. Shrink-wrapped vegies, disposable coffee cups, clothes and electronics designed to be upgraded every year: we are surrounded by stuff that we often use once and then throw away. Each year Australian households produce enough rubbish to fill a three-bedroom home, including thousands of dollars worth of food and an ever-increasing amount of plastic, which takes hundreds of years to break down and often ends up in our oceans or our food chain. But what to do about such a huge problem? Is it just the price we pay for the conveniences of modern life? What if it were possible to have it both ways - to live a modern life with less waste? That's where Erin Rhoads, aka The Rogue Ginger, comes in. Erin went from eating plastic-packaged takeaway while shopping online for fast fashion, to becoming one of Australia's most popular eco-bloggers. Erin knows that small changes can have a big impact. In Waste Not she shares everything she's learnt from her own funny, inspiring - and far-from-perfect - journey to living with less waste. Show less

We need to talk about waste. Shrink-wrapped vegies, disposable coffee cups, clothes and electronics designed to be upgraded every year: we are surrounded ...Show more We need to talk about waste. Shrink-wrapped vegies, disposable coffee cups, clothes and electronics designed to be upgraded every year: we are surrounded by stuff that we often use once and then throw away. Each year Australian households produce enough rubbish to fill a three-bedroom home, including thousands of dollars worth of food and an ever-increasing amount of plastic, which takes hundreds of years to break down and often ends up in our oceans or our food chain. But what to do about such a huge problem? Is it just the price we pay for the conveniences of modern life? What if it were possible to have it both ways - to live a modern life with less waste? That's where Erin Rhoads, aka The Rogue Ginger, comes in. Erin went from eating plastic-packaged takeaway while shopping online for fast fashion, to becoming one of Australia's most popular eco-bloggers. Erin knows that small changes can have a big impact. In Waste Not she shares everything she's learnt from her own funny, inspiring - and far-from-perfect - journey to living with less waste. Show less

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A Finer Future

A Finer Future

Creating An Economy in Service to Life

by Lovins, L. Hunter

Book - 2018

"Humanity is in a race with catastrophe and charting the course to a regenerative economy is the most important work facing the world. A Finer Future...Show more "Humanity is in a race with catastrophe and charting the course to a regenerative economy is the most important work facing the world. A Finer Future gathers the evidence and delivers the essential blueprint for an economy that works for people and the planet." -- Provided by publisher. Show less

"Humanity is in a race with catastrophe and charting the course to a regenerative economy is the most important work facing the world. A Finer Future...Show more "Humanity is in a race with catastrophe and charting the course to a regenerative economy is the most important work facing the world. A Finer Future gathers the evidence and delivers the essential blueprint for an economy that works for people and the planet." -- Provided by publisher. Show less

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Make It Last

Make It Last

Book - 2018

With The Family Handyman Make It Last, see how easy it is to avoid appliance breakdowns, keep your furnace humming and avoid expensive water damage. Exten...Show more With The Family Handyman Make It Last, see how easy it is to avoid appliance breakdowns, keep your furnace humming and avoid expensive water damage. Extend the lifespan of your water heater, lawn mower, garage door opener and more. We'll also show you instant fixes to try before you call a repair service. Plus, you'll learn how to make cabinets, decks, plumbing fixtures, furniture or trim look like new again. Features hundreds of repairs, maintenance and troubleshooting projects, explained in easy-to-understand steps, from our expert editors. And, with Make It Last , taking care of your home has never been easier. Save time and money by handling doing these projects yourself instead of calling in a service pro every time you have a drip or a clog. It's environmentally responsible to keep your home well maintained and not just because you home will be more energy efficient if your HVAC system in running smoothly. Maintaining and repairing home components like windows, doors, floors and appliances means less stuff ends up in landfills. When you make your home last, you're conserving resources and that's always a good thing. Show less

With The Family Handyman Make It Last, see how easy it is to avoid appliance breakdowns, keep your furnace humming and avoid expensive water damage. Exten...Show more With The Family Handyman Make It Last, see how easy it is to avoid appliance breakdowns, keep your furnace humming and avoid expensive water damage. Extend the lifespan of your water heater, lawn mower, garage door opener and more. We'll also show you instant fixes to try before you call a repair service. Plus, you'll learn how to make cabinets, decks, plumbing fixtures, furniture or trim look like new again. Features hundreds of repairs, maintenance and troubleshooting projects, explained in easy-to-understand steps, from our expert editors. And, with Make It Last , taking care of your home has never been easier. Save time and money by handling doing these projects yourself instead of calling in a service pro every time you have a drip or a clog. It's environmentally responsible to keep your home well maintained and not just because you home will be more energy efficient if your HVAC system in running smoothly. Maintaining and repairing home components like windows, doors, floors and appliances means less stuff ends up in landfills. When you make your home last, you're conserving resources and that's always a good thing. Show less

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F**k Plastic

F**k Plastic

101 Ways to Free Yourself From Plastic and Save the World

Book - 2018

"Is the thought of the 51 trillion pieces of plastic in our oceans keeping you up at night? Don't panic! The war on plastic has begun and you can hel...Show more "Is the thought of the 51 trillion pieces of plastic in our oceans keeping you up at night? Don't panic! The war on plastic has begun and you can help. In this book you'll find 101 little things you as an individual can do to avoid single-use plastics and help save the world. You'll find sweet and simple ideas like carrying around your own cutlery, getting ice cream in a cone instead of a cup, and buying loose doughnuts or pastries for snacks instead of packaged sweets"--Publisher's website. Show less

"Is the thought of the 51 trillion pieces of plastic in our oceans keeping you up at night? Don't panic! The war on plastic has begun and you can hel...Show more "Is the thought of the 51 trillion pieces of plastic in our oceans keeping you up at night? Don't panic! The war on plastic has begun and you can help. In this book you'll find 101 little things you as an individual can do to avoid single-use plastics and help save the world. You'll find sweet and simple ideas like carrying around your own cutlery, getting ice cream in a cone instead of a cup, and buying loose doughnuts or pastries for snacks instead of packaged sweets"--Publisher's website. Show less

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Reduce, Reuse, Reimagine

Reduce, Reuse, Reimagine

Sorting Out the Recycling System

by Porter, Beth

eBook - 2018

Ecosystems require balance to survive, and when that balance is compromised, disaster can befall the whole system. To keep a balance in our global ecosyst...Show more Ecosystems require balance to survive, and when that balance is compromised, disaster can befall the whole system. To keep a balance in our global ecosystem, we need to use resources efficiently, equitably, and sustainably. In both nature and economics, we observe that when a healthy distribution of resources is achieved, systems can not only function but flourish.The United States recycles roughly 34% of its waste and has been stuck at this level for decades. Recycling brings a balance to our system by managing resources in a loop. When done well, it benefits communities and the environment. Individuals are a key part of connecting this loop because we provide a supply of materials and a demand for new recycled products. But many of us don't know what happens after those items leave our homes. We're confused by inconsistent rules of what we can and can't recycle. Our confusion has huge consequences and is a reason why our recycling is stuck. Throughout Reduce, Reuse, Reimagine, Beth Porter provides answers to clear up that confusion, and shares great resources about recycling, explaining the complexity, guiding individual action, and contextualizing its history. This book reveals how we arrived at this state of dysfunction, and what steps we need to employ to be an active participant in strengthening our recycling system. Nature knows how to recycle itself, decomposing waste back into the soil to continue the circle of growth. We should follow its lead. Show less

Ecosystems require balance to survive, and when that balance is compromised, disaster can befall the whole system. To keep a balance in our global ecosyst...Show more Ecosystems require balance to survive, and when that balance is compromised, disaster can befall the whole system. To keep a balance in our global ecosystem, we need to use resources efficiently, equitably, and sustainably. In both nature and economics, we observe that when a healthy distribution of resources is achieved, systems can not only function but flourish.The United States recycles roughly 34% of its waste and has been stuck at this level for decades. Recycling brings a balance to our system by managing resources in a loop. When done well, it benefits communities and the environment. Individuals are a key part of connecting this loop because we provide a supply of materials and a demand for new recycled products. But many of us don't know what happens after those items leave our homes. We're confused by inconsistent rules of what we can and can't recycle. Our confusion has huge consequences and is a reason why our recycling is stuck. Throughout Reduce, Reuse, Reimagine, Beth Porter provides answers to clear up that confusion, and shares great resources about recycling, explaining the complexity, guiding individual action, and contextualizing its history. This book reveals how we arrived at this state of dysfunction, and what steps we need to employ to be an active participant in strengthening our recycling system. Nature knows how to recycle itself, decomposing waste back into the soil to continue the circle of growth. We should follow its lead. Show less

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Bicycle Repair Manual

Bicycle Repair Manual

by Sidwells, Chris

Book - 2017

The latest edition of Bicycle Repair Manual is the most up-to-date photographic manual on the market, and the perfect handbook for every cyclist, no matte...Show more The latest edition of Bicycle Repair Manual is the most up-to-date photographic manual on the market, and the perfect handbook for every cyclist, no matter what level of interest or experience. From getting to know your bike to adjusting your brakes and tuning your suspension, detailed photographs and step-by-step sequences show you how to care for your bike and carry out repairs. This quick reference guide is now updated to include all the latest technology. Learn how to set up both mountain and road bikes correctly, discover newly popular bikes like the fixie, tandem, folding bike, and triathlon bike, and find out how to fit and use gadgets like GPS. Keep your bike in peak condition, stay safe, and save money on repairs with this revised and updated sixth edition of Bicycle Repair Manual . Show less

The latest edition of Bicycle Repair Manual is the most up-to-date photographic manual on the market, and the perfect handbook for every cyclist, no matte...Show more The latest edition of Bicycle Repair Manual is the most up-to-date photographic manual on the market, and the perfect handbook for every cyclist, no matter what level of interest or experience. From getting to know your bike to adjusting your brakes and tuning your suspension, detailed photographs and step-by-step sequences show you how to care for your bike and carry out repairs. This quick reference guide is now updated to include all the latest technology. Learn how to set up both mountain and road bikes correctly, discover newly popular bikes like the fixie, tandem, folding bike, and triathlon bike, and find out how to fit and use gadgets like GPS. Keep your bike in peak condition, stay safe, and save money on repairs with this revised and updated sixth edition of Bicycle Repair Manual . Show less

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Building With Secondhand Stuff

Building With Secondhand Stuff

How to Reclaim, Repurpose, Re-use & Upcycle Salvaged & Leftover Materials

by Peterson, Chris

Book - 2017

From Craig's List, your basement, and estate sales, you can salvage what you need to upcycle all kinds of cool things. You can build tables, install vinta...Show more From Craig's List, your basement, and estate sales, you can salvage what you need to upcycle all kinds of cool things. You can build tables, install vintage hardwood floors and salvaged windows, mason reclaimed stone walls, and do much more using free or very inexpensive, high-quality, reconditioned materials. Show less

From Craig's List, your basement, and estate sales, you can salvage what you need to upcycle all kinds of cool things. You can build tables, install vinta...Show more From Craig's List, your basement, and estate sales, you can salvage what you need to upcycle all kinds of cool things. You can build tables, install vintage hardwood floors and salvaged windows, mason reclaimed stone walls, and do much more using free or very inexpensive, high-quality, reconditioned materials. Show less

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Waste-free Kitchen Handbook

Waste-free Kitchen Handbook

A Guide to Eating Well and Saving Money by Wasting Less Food

by Gunders, Dana

Book - 2015

Did you know that the average American throws away around $30 each month in the form of uneaten food? It's time to reduce the kitchen waste you produce, a...Show more Did you know that the average American throws away around $30 each month in the form of uneaten food? It's time to reduce the kitchen waste you produce, and save money. This book will show you how, via smart suggestions, checklists, recipes, and your very own kitchen waste audit. Dana Gunders dispels the illusion that addressing food-waste issues requires tons of your time and money. By showing how to shop smarter, portion more accurately, and simply use a refrigerator properly, Gunders gives the simple tools to produce less waste and eat more consciously. Show less

Did you know that the average American throws away around $30 each month in the form of uneaten food? It's time to reduce the kitchen waste you produce, a...Show more Did you know that the average American throws away around $30 each month in the form of uneaten food? It's time to reduce the kitchen waste you produce, and save money. This book will show you how, via smart suggestions, checklists, recipes, and your very own kitchen waste audit. Dana Gunders dispels the illusion that addressing food-waste issues requires tons of your time and money. By showing how to shop smarter, portion more accurately, and simply use a refrigerator properly, Gunders gives the simple tools to produce less waste and eat more consciously. Show less

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Outsmart Waste

Outsmart Waste

The Modern Idea of Garbage and How to Think Our Way Out of It

by Szaky, Tom

Book - 2014

Eco-entrepreneur Tom Szaky says that to outsmart waste first we have to understand it, then change how we create it, and finally rethink what we do with i...Show more Eco-entrepreneur Tom Szaky says that to outsmart waste first we have to understand it, then change how we create it, and finally rethink what we do with it. He traces the roots of our current garbage crisis to 20th century technological advances that resulted in historic changes in consuming habits--both the amount of garbage created and its longevity increased dramatically. Szaky argues we can turn this around by changing what we buy, when we buy, why we buy, and what we do with what we've bought. And through innovative recycling and creative "upcycling" (creating new products from discarded objects) we can stop seeing garbage as useless waste and start seeing it as useful waste--a tremendous volume of resources that are simply misunderstood. Show less

Eco-entrepreneur Tom Szaky says that to outsmart waste first we have to understand it, then change how we create it, and finally rethink what we do with i...Show more Eco-entrepreneur Tom Szaky says that to outsmart waste first we have to understand it, then change how we create it, and finally rethink what we do with it. He traces the roots of our current garbage crisis to 20th century technological advances that resulted in historic changes in consuming habits--both the amount of garbage created and its longevity increased dramatically. Szaky argues we can turn this around by changing what we buy, when we buy, why we buy, and what we do with what we've bought. And through innovative recycling and creative "upcycling" (creating new products from discarded objects) we can stop seeing garbage as useless waste and start seeing it as useful waste--a tremendous volume of resources that are simply misunderstood. Show less

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Plastic Purge

Plastic Purge

How to Use Less Plastic, Eat Better, Keep Toxins Out of your Body, and Help Save the Sea Turtles!

by SanClements, Michael

Book - 2014

In Plastic Purge, Mike SanClements presents the history and science behind plastics, then teaches you how to cut down on the amount of plastic in your lif...Show more In Plastic Purge, Mike SanClements presents the history and science behind plastics, then teaches you how to cut down on the amount of plastic in your life. As an ecologist, SanClements has put together the most up-to-date and scientifically rigorous information available to explain how plastics release toxins into our bodies and the effect it has on us. Written with a casual, pop-science voice he provides easy-to-follow prescriptive advice for how to use less plastic, thereby reaping the benefits such as eating a healthier diet and living with less clutter. Dividing plastics into three separate categories: the good, the bad, and the ugly, SanClements shows you how to embrace the good (items like your phone or medical equipment), avoid the bad (i.e. food storage containers and toys that contain toxic chemicals like BPA and pthalates), and use less of the ugly (single-use plastic that's just plain wasteful). Show less

In Plastic Purge, Mike SanClements presents the history and science behind plastics, then teaches you how to cut down on the amount of plastic in your lif...Show more In Plastic Purge, Mike SanClements presents the history and science behind plastics, then teaches you how to cut down on the amount of plastic in your life. As an ecologist, SanClements has put together the most up-to-date and scientifically rigorous information available to explain how plastics release toxins into our bodies and the effect it has on us. Written with a casual, pop-science voice he provides easy-to-follow prescriptive advice for how to use less plastic, thereby reaping the benefits such as eating a healthier diet and living with less clutter. Dividing plastics into three separate categories: the good, the bad, and the ugly, SanClements shows you how to embrace the good (items like your phone or medical equipment), avoid the bad (i.e. food storage containers and toys that contain toxic chemicals like BPA and pthalates), and use less of the ugly (single-use plastic that's just plain wasteful). Show less

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What Can You Do With Only One Shoe?

What Can You Do With Only One Shoe?

Reuse, Recycle, Reinvent

by Shapiro, Simon

Book - 2014

In this inventive new collection of verse, Sheryl and Simon Shapiro introduce readers to 13 everyday objects that have been ingeniously reimagined into so...Show more In this inventive new collection of verse, Sheryl and Simon Shapiro introduce readers to 13 everyday objects that have been ingeniously reimagined into something else altogether. Color photographs of recycled objects are accompanied by lighthearted, jaunty poems in a variety of lengths and rhyming patterns. Kids will love identifying each reinvented item, and will marvel at how a shoe makes a great bird's nest, how old tin cans make a guitar, or how a car can be transformed into a bed! Complete with Francis Blake's lively color illustrations, What Can You Do With Only One Shoe? will delight young readers while introducing the idea of recycling and repurposing in a new and innovative way. Show less

In this inventive new collection of verse, Sheryl and Simon Shapiro introduce readers to 13 everyday objects that have been ingeniously reimagined into so...Show more In this inventive new collection of verse, Sheryl and Simon Shapiro introduce readers to 13 everyday objects that have been ingeniously reimagined into something else altogether. Color photographs of recycled objects are accompanied by lighthearted, jaunty poems in a variety of lengths and rhyming patterns. Kids will love identifying each reinvented item, and will marvel at how a shoe makes a great bird's nest, how old tin cans make a guitar, or how a car can be transformed into a bed! Complete with Francis Blake's lively color illustrations, What Can You Do With Only One Shoe? will delight young readers while introducing the idea of recycling and repurposing in a new and innovative way. Show less

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Zero Waste Home

Zero Waste Home

The Ultimate Guide to Simplifying your Life by Reducing your Waste

by Johnson, Bea

Book - 2013

A practical guide for reducing waste in the home. Zero Waste Home offers tools and tips for going "zero waste," discussing how to make cosmetics...Show more A practical guide for reducing waste in the home. Zero Waste Home offers tools and tips for going "zero waste," discussing how to make cosmetics and cleaning supplies, pack lunches without plastic, and weed out unnecessary appliances. Shows how the author transformed her family's life for the better by reducing their waste to an astonishing 1 liter per year; part practical guide that gives readers tools and tips to diminish their footprint and simplify their lives. Also available in French. Show less

A practical guide for reducing waste in the home. Zero Waste Home offers tools and tips for going "zero waste," discussing how to make cosmetics...Show more A practical guide for reducing waste in the home. Zero Waste Home offers tools and tips for going "zero waste," discussing how to make cosmetics and cleaning supplies, pack lunches without plastic, and weed out unnecessary appliances. Shows how the author transformed her family's life for the better by reducing their waste to an astonishing 1 liter per year; part practical guide that gives readers tools and tips to diminish their footprint and simplify their lives. Also available in French. Show less

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Upcycle With Decoupage

Upcycle With Decoupage

by Elhoff, Patti

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Do you need a unique gift to give someone? Do you have an old bottle or basket sitting around that you don't want to get rid of but aren't sure what to do...Show more Do you need a unique gift to give someone? Do you have an old bottle or basket sitting around that you don't want to get rid of but aren't sure what to do with? Need an item of beauty that looks just right for your style? Do you want to learn one of the easiest and most affordable of crafts? Upcycle with Decoupage is for you. There is even an interactive Facebook page in case you need to ask questions, get some inspiration or just have a look around. Show less

Do you need a unique gift to give someone? Do you have an old bottle or basket sitting around that you don't want to get rid of but aren't sure what to do...Show more Do you need a unique gift to give someone? Do you have an old bottle or basket sitting around that you don't want to get rid of but aren't sure what to do with? Need an item of beauty that looks just right for your style? Do you want to learn one of the easiest and most affordable of crafts? Upcycle with Decoupage is for you. There is even an interactive Facebook page in case you need to ask questions, get some inspiration or just have a look around. Show less

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The Upcycle

The Upcycle

Beyond Sustainability, Designing for Abundance

by McDonough, William

Book - 2013

In this follow-up to his first book, Cradle to Cradle, the author draws on the lessons gained from ten years of putting the Cradle to Cradle concept into ...Show more In this follow-up to his first book, Cradle to Cradle, the author draws on the lessons gained from ten years of putting the Cradle to Cradle concept into practice with businesses, governments, and ordinary people, and envision the next step in the solution to our ecological crisis: we don't just use or reuse resources with greater effectiveness, we actually improve the world as we live, create, and build. Show less

In this follow-up to his first book, Cradle to Cradle, the author draws on the lessons gained from ten years of putting the Cradle to Cradle concept into ...Show more In this follow-up to his first book, Cradle to Cradle, the author draws on the lessons gained from ten years of putting the Cradle to Cradle concept into practice with businesses, governments, and ordinary people, and envision the next step in the solution to our ecological crisis: we don't just use or reuse resources with greater effectiveness, we actually improve the world as we live, create, and build. Show less

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Enough Is Enough

Enough Is Enough

Building A Sustainable Economy in A World of Finite Resources

by Dietz, Rob

Book - 2013

It is time for a new kind of economy. We're overusing the earth's finite resources, and yet excessive consumption is failing to improve our lives. In Enou...Show more It is time for a new kind of economy. We're overusing the earth's finite resources, and yet excessive consumption is failing to improve our lives. In Enough Is Enough, Rob Dietz and Dan O'Neill lay out a visionary but realistic alternative to the perpetual pursuit of economic growth. They explore specific strategies to conserve natural resources, stabilize population, reduce inequality, fix the financial system, create jobs, and more - all with the aim of maximizing long-term well-being instead of short-term profits. Filled with fresh ideas and surprising optimism, Enough Is Enough is the primer for achieving genuine prosperity and a hopeful future for all. Show less

It is time for a new kind of economy. We're overusing the earth's finite resources, and yet excessive consumption is failing to improve our lives. In Enou...Show more It is time for a new kind of economy. We're overusing the earth's finite resources, and yet excessive consumption is failing to improve our lives. In Enough Is Enough, Rob Dietz and Dan O'Neill lay out a visionary but realistic alternative to the perpetual pursuit of economic growth. They explore specific strategies to conserve natural resources, stabilize population, reduce inequality, fix the financial system, create jobs, and more - all with the aim of maximizing long-term well-being instead of short-term profits. Filled with fresh ideas and surprising optimism, Enough Is Enough is the primer for achieving genuine prosperity and a hopeful future for all. Show less

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Trash Magic

Trash Magic

A Book About Recycling A Plastic Bottle

by Lepetit, Angie

Book - 2013

"How does your empty juice bottle become new plastic? Learn about the plastic loop and how recycling saves Earth's resources"--Cover verso. "How does your empty juice bottle become new plastic? Learn about the plastic loop and how recycling saves Earth's resources"--Cover verso. Show less

"How does your empty juice bottle become new plastic? Learn about the plastic loop and how recycling saves Earth's resources"--Cover verso. "How does your empty juice bottle become new plastic? Learn about the plastic loop and how recycling saves Earth's resources"--Cover verso. Show less

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Gift Ecology

Gift Ecology

Reimagining A Sustainable World

by Denton, Peter H.

Book - 2012

Global sustainability in the 21st century seems to be an elusive goal. There are too many issues, too many problems--and, increasingly, too many people--t...Show more Global sustainability in the 21st century seems to be an elusive goal. There are too many issues, too many problems--and, increasingly, too many people--to make the major changes required in the time various experts tell us we have left before it's too late. To create a sustainable future, we need to change the game itself. We cannot simply try to solve our problems one at a time. Instead, we need to reimagine sustainability in all its dimensions--social, cultural, environmental and economic--to create a global system that reflects how we should be living together, one that generates both hope and possibility. In this thought-provoking work, Peter Denton argues that the attitudes and values associated with the economics of exchange are in part to blame for our current situation. Show less

Global sustainability in the 21st century seems to be an elusive goal. There are too many issues, too many problems--and, increasingly, too many people--t...Show more Global sustainability in the 21st century seems to be an elusive goal. There are too many issues, too many problems--and, increasingly, too many people--to make the major changes required in the time various experts tell us we have left before it's too late. To create a sustainable future, we need to change the game itself. We cannot simply try to solve our problems one at a time. Instead, we need to reimagine sustainability in all its dimensions--social, cultural, environmental and economic--to create a global system that reflects how we should be living together, one that generates both hope and possibility. In this thought-provoking work, Peter Denton argues that the attitudes and values associated with the economics of exchange are in part to blame for our current situation. Show less

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Plastic-free

Plastic-free

How I Kicked the Plastic Habit and You Can Too

by Terry, Beth

Book - 2012

"In her quirky and humorous style, well known to the readers of her popular blog, My Plastic-Free Life, Terry provides personal anecdotes, stats abou...Show more "In her quirky and humorous style, well known to the readers of her popular blog, My Plastic-Free Life, Terry provides personal anecdotes, stats about the environmental and health problems related to plastic, and personal solutions and tips on how to limit your plastic footprint. Terry includes handy lists and charts for easy reference, ways to get involved in larger community actions, and profiles of individuals who have gone beyond personal solutions to create a change on a larger scale. Plastic-Free is a must-read for anyone concerned about the ongoing health and happiness of themselves, their children, and the planet."--Provided by publisher. Show less

"In her quirky and humorous style, well known to the readers of her popular blog, My Plastic-Free Life, Terry provides personal anecdotes, stats abou...Show more "In her quirky and humorous style, well known to the readers of her popular blog, My Plastic-Free Life, Terry provides personal anecdotes, stats about the environmental and health problems related to plastic, and personal solutions and tips on how to limit your plastic footprint. Terry includes handy lists and charts for easy reference, ways to get involved in larger community actions, and profiles of individuals who have gone beyond personal solutions to create a change on a larger scale. Plastic-Free is a must-read for anyone concerned about the ongoing health and happiness of themselves, their children, and the planet."--Provided by publisher. Show less

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The Story of Stuff

The Story of Stuff

How Our Obsession With Stuff Is Trashing the Planet, Our Communities, and Our Health-- and A Vision for Change

by Leonard, Annie

Book - 2010

The author tracks the life of the "stuff" we use every day, transforming how we think about our patterns of consumption. "From sneaking int...Show more The author tracks the life of the "stuff" we use every day, transforming how we think about our patterns of consumption. "From sneaking into factories and dumps around the world to visiting textile workers in Haiti and children mining coltan for cell phones in the Congo, Leonard, named one of Time magazine’s 100 environmental heroes of 2009, highlights each step of the materials economy and its actual effect on the earth and the people who live near sites like these. With curiosity, compassion, and humor, Leonard shares concrete steps for taking action at the individual and political level that will bring about sustainability, community health, and economic justice. Embraced by teachers, parents, churches, community centers, activists, and everyday readers, The Story of Stuff will be a long-lived classic." Google Books. Show less

The author tracks the life of the "stuff" we use every day, transforming how we think about our patterns of consumption. "From sneaking int...Show more The author tracks the life of the "stuff" we use every day, transforming how we think about our patterns of consumption. "From sneaking into factories and dumps around the world to visiting textile workers in Haiti and children mining coltan for cell phones in the Congo, Leonard, named one of Time magazine’s 100 environmental heroes of 2009, highlights each step of the materials economy and its actual effect on the earth and the people who live near sites like these. With curiosity, compassion, and humor, Leonard shares concrete steps for taking action at the individual and political level that will bring about sustainability, community health, and economic justice. Embraced by teachers, parents, churches, community centers, activists, and everyday readers, The Story of Stuff will be a long-lived classic." Google Books. Show less

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No Impact Man

No Impact Man

The Adventures of A Guilty Liberal Who Attempts to Save the Planet and the Discoveries He Makes About Himself and Our Way of Life in the Process

by Beavan, Colin

Book - 2009

The riotous story of a guilty liberal who snaps, swears off plastic, goes organic, turns off his power, and becomes a bicycle nut in an effort to make zer...Show more The riotous story of a guilty liberal who snaps, swears off plastic, goes organic, turns off his power, and becomes a bicycle nut in an effort to make zero environmental impact Manhattanite Colin Beavan spent a year trying to live without a net environmental impact, and he dragged his baby daughter and Prada-loving wife along for the ride (bicycle-powered, of course). In other words, no trash, no toxins in the water, no elevators, no subway, no products in packaging, no air conditioning, no television…What would it be like to try to live a no-impact lifestyle? Is it possible? Could it catch on? Is living this way more satisfying or less satisfying? Is it worthwhile or senseless? These are the questions at the heart of this whole mad endeavour, which ultimately challenges each of us to embrace green living. From the Hardcover edition. Show less

The riotous story of a guilty liberal who snaps, swears off plastic, goes organic, turns off his power, and becomes a bicycle nut in an effort to make zer...Show more The riotous story of a guilty liberal who snaps, swears off plastic, goes organic, turns off his power, and becomes a bicycle nut in an effort to make zero environmental impact Manhattanite Colin Beavan spent a year trying to live without a net environmental impact, and he dragged his baby daughter and Prada-loving wife along for the ride (bicycle-powered, of course). In other words, no trash, no toxins in the water, no elevators, no subway, no products in packaging, no air conditioning, no television…What would it be like to try to live a no-impact lifestyle? Is it possible? Could it catch on? Is living this way more satisfying or less satisfying? Is it worthwhile or senseless? These are the questions at the heart of this whole mad endeavour, which ultimately challenges each of us to embrace green living. From the Hardcover edition. Show less

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Toolbox for Sustainable City Living

Toolbox for Sustainable City Living

(a Do-it-ourselves Guide)

by Kellogg, Scott T.

Book - 2008

In 2000 the dynamic Rhizome Collective transformed an abandoned warehouse in Austin, Texas, into a sustainability training center. Here, with their first ...Show more In 2000 the dynamic Rhizome Collective transformed an abandoned warehouse in Austin, Texas, into a sustainability training center. Here, with their first book, Scott and Stacy, two of Rhizome's founders, provide city dwellers with step-by- step instructions for producing our own food, collecting water, managing waste, reclaiming land, and generating energy. With vibrant illustrations created by Juan Martinez, of the Beehive Collective, and descriptive text based on years of experimentation, Stacy and Scott explain how to build and grow with cheap, salvaged, and recycled materials. More than a how-to manual, Toolbox is packed with accessible and relevant tools to help move our communities from envisioning a sustainable future toward living it. Show less

In 2000 the dynamic Rhizome Collective transformed an abandoned warehouse in Austin, Texas, into a sustainability training center. Here, with their first ...Show more In 2000 the dynamic Rhizome Collective transformed an abandoned warehouse in Austin, Texas, into a sustainability training center. Here, with their first book, Scott and Stacy, two of Rhizome's founders, provide city dwellers with step-by- step instructions for producing our own food, collecting water, managing waste, reclaiming land, and generating energy. With vibrant illustrations created by Juan Martinez, of the Beehive Collective, and descriptive text based on years of experimentation, Stacy and Scott explain how to build and grow with cheap, salvaged, and recycled materials. More than a how-to manual, Toolbox is packed with accessible and relevant tools to help move our communities from envisioning a sustainable future toward living it. Show less

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