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Pub. Date
[2020]
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"Every year, the world produces more than 300 million tons of plastic. These products will never break down and will endlessly pollute our oceans, air, land, and food chain. But the good news is that there are many steps, small and large, we can take to change our plastic-using habits. This illustrated book offers more than 100 suggestions in an accessible visual and gifty package. The introductory chapter walks readers through the different types...
42) Folks, this ain't normal: a farmer's advice for happier hens, healthier people, and a better world
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From farmer Joel Salatin's point of view, life in the 21st century just ain't normal. In FOLKS, THIS AIN'T NORMAL, he discusses how far removed we are from the simple, sustainable joy that comes from living close to the land and the people we love. Salatin has many thoughts on what normal is and shares practical and philosophical ideas for changing our lives in small ways that have big impact. Salatin, hailed by the New York Times as "Virginia's...
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Series
Pub. Date
[2012]
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A guide to simpler, greener, and more sustainable living. It provides advice, tips, and step-by-step instructions for hundreds of projects, offering the entire family the tools they need to make the shift toward self-sufficient living. It helps readers learn to dip candles, bake bread, make maple syrup, start a vineyard, and much more.
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Pub. Date
c2009
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In an ever-changing economy, cutting costs and making the best use of available resources is essential. From embracing solar energy and wind power to using fluorescent bulbs and growing backyard vegetable gardens, there are endless ways to live more ecological and economical lifestyles.
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Pub. Date
2010
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"Country Living contributing editor Randy Florke shows how to decorate and renovate a home inexpensively with repurposed, restored, and recycled materials. Providing inspiration and practical information, he perfectly captures why sustainable living is important and reveals how everyone can create a home that's a harmonious with the environment as it is beautiful. What's more, 'Restore. Recycle. Repurpose.' explains how to do it without buying costly...
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Pub. Date
2014.
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"In this engaging call to action, Daron Joffe teaches us not only to create sustainable gardens but also to develop a more holistic, community-minded approach to how our food is grown and how to better live our lives in balance with nature. Here is an indispensable resource packed with advice on establishing a biodynamic garden, composting, soil composition and replenishment, controlling pests and disease, cooperative gardening practices, and even...
49) Land
Pub. Date
[2021]
Description
Grieving over the loss of her family, Edee retreats to the unforgiving wilderness of the Wyoming Rockies, struggling to survive until a local hunter teaches her the skills she needs
51) Green guide for artists: nontoxic recipes, green art ideas, & resources for the eco-conscious artist
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Pub. Date
[2009]
Description
The Green Guide for Artists inspires artists to make better eco-conscious choices within their work and their studios and shows them how. The book has four sections: The first contains recipes for DIY art supplies such as ones for mixing your own non-toxic paints and adhesives and making your own papers from recycled paper. The second offers safe and green practices for the workspace. The next section shares a fresh look at using recycled materials...
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Just Grace volume 4
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 3
Description
"Grace can do a lot of things...but can she save the planet? Or at the very least, can she help her best friend Mimi get her favorite stuffed animal back? Lots of exciting things are happening to Grace and her friends. Most exciting of all, Mimi's older cousin Gwen is coming to stay with Mimi, and Miss Lois's class is GOING GREEN! For their 'green' project, Grace and Mimi aim to inspire their friends and classmates to conserve plastic bottles. But...
53) Living green
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Series
Pub. Date
2009
Description
A discussion of the "green" movement, looking at efforts around the world to make and/or use environmentally friendly products, practices, and lifestyle choices, introducing green pioneers, examining related political and legal issues, and considering the future of green living.
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Pub. Date
[2011]
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Packed with step-by-step instructions, useful tips, time-honored wisdom, and both illustrations and photographs, this might just be the most comprehensive guide to back to basics living ever published. Fans of Back to Basics, Homesteading, and Self-Sufficiency have been asking for a one-stop resource for all the subjects covered in that successful series. In response, Gehring has compiled a massive, beautifully presented, single volume that covers...
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Pub. Date
2015.
Description
"Just a couple of years ago almost no one in the gardening world had heard about Straw Bale Gardening. Today, it is the hottest new method for veggie growing, with tens of thousands of dedicated followers across the globe. ... Straw Bale Gardens: Get high yields; Never need weeding; Do not require soil; Extend the growing season by weeks; Can be conventional or 100 percent organic: Your choice; Can go anywhere--even balconies and driveways"--
57) The stuff we buy
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Pub. Date
2020.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.9 - AR Pts: 1
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"Readers will gain an essential understanding about the consumer buying cycle and the problems that stem from it. Students realize that the ease of online shopping, reliance on machines in manufacturing, and access to cheap labor and materials in less developed countries create a dangerous cycle where money is more important than people and the environment. However, through "Solve It!" activities, readers are encouraged to address these issues and...
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Pub. Date
[2017]
Description
"Focusing on local products, sustainability, and popular farm-to-fork dining trends, Earth Eats: Real Food Green Living compiles the best recipes, tips, and tricks to plant, harvest, and prepare local food. Along with renowned chef Daniel Orr, Earth Eats radio host Annie Corrigan presents tips, grouped by season, on keeping your farm or garden in top form, finding the best in-season produce at your local farmers' market, and stocking your kitchen...
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A work of immersive journalism steeped in a distinctively American social history and sparked by a personal quest, [this book] traces the search for the simple life through the stories of three families of new pioneers and what inspired each of them to look for-- or create-- a better existence. Captivating and clear-eyed, it dares us to imagine what a sustainable, ethical, authentic future might actually look like.--.
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Pub. Date
2023.
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"In this comprehensive handbook, you'll learn essential knowledge like water sourcing and purification, long-term food storage, stocking a disaster pantry, creating a safe home, assembling evacuation bags, and ensuring your family doesn't drive each other crazy in the face of chaos.... Unlike other prepping guides, Survive and Thrive recognizes that what we need is a collaborative, sustainable, and family-friendly approach to preparedness. Say goodbye...
