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Say No to Plastic: 101 Easy Ways To Use Less Plastic

howfuss — Mon, 01 Jul 2019 05:10:55 +0000

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Natural Household Cleaning Making Your Own Eco-Savvy Cleaning Products

howfuss — Sun, 30 Jun 2019 20:12:56 +0000

Green cleaning is becoming increasingly popular, as eco-savvy consumers strive to do their bit for the environment. Most conventional shop-bought cleaning products are packed full of chemicals, many of which are harmful to the environment and your health, let alone your wallet. You may be pleasantly surprised to discover that your kitchen store cupboard already stocks many harmless alternatives that will transform your home into a clean and fresh smelling haven! Lemons, salt, vinegar, baking soda and club soda are just some of the natural ingredients used to clean the kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, floors and everything in between! Most of us don’t realise just how harmful shop-bought cleaning products can be. A look at the toxic chemicals used in conventional products will help you make an informed decision, and the hints and tips and green recipes dotted throughout couldn’t be easier to make or use – and the results are truly amazing. Turn a chore into a pleasure and discover a whole new way to clean.
Originally published: New York: Skyhorse Publishing, 2009.
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There Is No Planet B: A Handbook for the Make or Break Years

howfuss — Mon, 25 Mar 2019 20:44:05 +0000

Feeding the world, climate change, biodiversity, antibiotics, plastics – the list of concerns seems endless. But what is most pressing, what are the knock-on effects of our actions, and what should we do first? Do we all need to become vegetarian? How can we fly in a low-carbon world? Should we frack? How can we take control of technology? Does it all come down to population? And, given the global nature of the challenges we now face, what on Earth can any of us do? Fortunately, Mike Berners-Lee has crunched the numbers and plotted a course of action that is practical and even enjoyable. There is No Planet B maps it out in an accessible and entertaining way, filled with astonishing facts and analysis. For the first time you’ll find big-picture perspective on the environmental and economic challenges of the day laid out in one place, and traced through to the underlying roots – questions of how we live and think. This book will shock you, surprise you – and then make you laugh. And you’ll find practical and even inspiring ideas for what you can actually do to help humanity thrive on this – our only – planet.
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Composting for a New Generation: Latest Techniques for the Bin and Beyond

howfuss — Tue, 11 Dec 2018 21:50:07 +0000

Highly recommend adding Composting for a New Generation to your reading list. After reading this book, you either be even happier that you’re already a composter or decide to become one to receive all the benefits you’re currently missing out on. It’s a book that you’ll turn to again and again as a reference guide.

(The Farmer's Garden 2018-03-12)

Would-be and even experienced composters can discover all about the science and practise of composting

(Toronto Gardens 2018-12-06)

About the Author

Michelle Balz is a long-time backyard composter with a passion for reducing our impact on the planet. She spends her days writing laid-back advice for home composters in the Confessions of a Composter blog, teaching classes on backyard composting, and learning everything she can about composting, recycling, reusing, and waste reduction. Since 2002, Michelle has worked as a solid waste (a.k.a. garbage) professional encouraging residents and businesses to reduce their waste and use fewer resources. Michelle has a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies and a master’s degree in Professional Writing both from the University of Cincinnati. She lives in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Anna Stockton earned her BFA in Photography from the Savannah College of Art and Design and is a member of the American Society of Media Photographers. With over fifteen years of experience in professional photography, Stockton has worked for Cincinnati clients such as WCET-TV and national clients including Marc by Marc Jacobs, has taught as a photography instructor at the college level, and has worked as a photo specialist with Sony Digital Imaging. This is her first book.

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Nelson’s Dangerous Dive: A true story about the problems of ghost fishing nets in our oceans (Wild Tribe Heroes)

howfuss — Sat, 01 Dec 2018 22:35:50 +0000

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Marli’s Tangled Tale: A true story about the problem of balloon releases. (Wild Tribe Heroes)

howfuss — Sat, 01 Dec 2018 22:35:48 +0000

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Duffy’s Lucky Escape

howfuss — Sat, 01 Dec 2018 22:35:46 +0000

Wild Tribe Heroes is the #1 children’s book series tackling the issue of ocean plastics. Duffy’s Lucky Escape will transport you to a tropical paradise where Duffy the Sea Turtle lives amongst beautiful coral reefs and colourful fish only for Duffy to learn that not all that floats is food. As time is running out Duffy has a lucky escape when kind people step in to save the day. A positive, inspiring, beautifully illustrated true story about the problem of ocean plastics with a happy ending. Loved by children, parents and teachers around the world.
Beautiful Illustrations
Teaches about the problems of Ocean Plastics
Age Range 2-12 year olds
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Sustainable Home: Practical projects, tips and advice for maintaining a more eco-friendly household

howfuss — Sat, 03 Nov 2018 20:57:24 +0000

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Zero Waste Home: The Ultimate Guide to Simplifying Your Life

howfuss — Sat, 03 Nov 2018 20:57:21 +0000

Zero Waste Home is the ultimate guide to simplified, sustainable living from Bea Johnson, author of the popular blog of the same name.Bea Johnson transformed her family’s health, finances, and relationships for the better by reducing their waste to an astonishing half litre per year. It’s all down to the 5 Rs: Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Rot (and only in that order!). Zero Waste Home shows how these key principles can be applied to every area of your house from the kitchen to the kids’ room, and it’s packed with easy tips for all of us: from buying in bulk and clever meal planning to simply refusing unwanted freebies and using your plants as air fresheners.Bea Johnson shows, by inspiring example, what green living looks like and offers a practical, step-by-step guide to diminishing your environmental footprint and improving your life.’Bea Johnson is a guru of zero-waste living., The book is precise . . ., simple yet deep. It doesn’t preach.’ Sunday Times’Johnson is an incredible advocate for her lifestyle . ., . refreshingly honest.’ Metro’Chic, charming, stylish’ Red
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Plastic-Free: How I Kicked the Plastic Habit and How You Can Too

howfuss — Sat, 03 Nov 2018 20:57:14 +0000

“Guides readers toward the road less consumptive, offering practical advice and moral support while making a convincing case that individual actions …do matter.” –Elizabeth Royte, author, Garbage Land and Bottlemania 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. In Plastic-Free, she shows you how you can too, providing personal anecdotes, stats about the environmental and health problems related to plastic, and individual solutions and tips on how to limit your plastic footprint. Presenting both beginner and advanced steps, Terry includes handy checklists and tables for easy reference, ways to get involved in larger community actions, and profiles of individuals–Plastic-Free Heroes–who have gone beyond personal solutions to create change on a larger scale. Fully updated for the paperback edition, Plastic-Free also includes sections on letting go of eco-guilt, strategies for coping with overwhelming problems, and ways to relate to other people who aren’t as far along on the plastic-free path. Both a practical guide and the story of a personal journey from helplessness to empowerment, Plastic-Free is a must-read for those concerned about the ongoing health and happiness of themselves, their children, and the planet.
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