The complete idiot's guide to green living
โ Scribed by Trish Riley
- Publisher
- Alpha
- Year
- 2007
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 337
- Category
- Library
No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.
โฆ Table of Contents
Content: Our Earth : the big picture. What is global warming? ; Living in harmony with the Earth ; Sustainable living ; Changing our energy habits for a healthier future --
Going green at home. Saving energy at home ; Saving water at home ; Reusing, reducing, and recycling waste --
Green living on the road. Green driving ; Hybrids and other green options ; Transportation beyond home base --
Green living in your daily life. Chemicals in foods ; The American lawn and garden : making it safe ; Chemicals in cosmetics and body care products ; Chemicals in cleaning products ; Creating a green home interior --
Going green at work. Green buildings LEED the way ; Companies that have gone green and how ; Working with our employers to green the workplace --
Living in the Emerald City. Going green in our communities ; Teaching our children principles of green living ; The new green economy ; Investing in progress : socially responsible investment opportunities --
Green glossary.
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