Living green : the missing manual / Nancy Conner.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Conner, Nancy.

Series:

Missing manual.

The missing manual

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Environmental protection--Citizen participation.

Environmental protection.

Human ecology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xi, 300 p. ) ill., port.

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Sebastopol, Calif. : O'Reilly Media, c2009.

System Details:

text file

Summary:

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 .

Contents:

Home green home: creating a safe, earth-friendly place to live

Save energy, money, and the earth

Reduce, reuse, recycle

Building and remodeling

Raising a green family

Eating green: it's not just spinach anymore

Responsible shopping

Going green: transportation and travel

Green business is good business

Alternative and renewable energy

Getting involved.

Notes:

Title from resource description page.

Includes index.

OCLC:

457241885