Green Living For Dummies

Liz Barclay is a writer and journalist who presents BBC Radio 4's consumer affairs programme You and Yours. Michael Grosvenor is an urban planning professional with a special interest in sustainable transport.

"Green lifestyle advice for the eco-aware." (Ethical Corporation Magazine, March 2007) "Essential reading" (Mature Times, Tuesday 16th May)"Green Living For Dummies is a unique book on how to live a greener lifestyle that provides practical, realistic advice" (Prizes Galore, June 2007)"This book offers clear, practical, realistic advice on simple lifestyle changes…" (Finance Daily, June 2007)"...introduction to taking simple steps towards sustainable living, a comprehensive guide to minimising your impact on the world around you…" (Irish Examiner, 2nd June 2007)"Everything you always wanted to know about sustainable living", (Organic Life, September 2007)  "If you're eager to do your bit for the planet, but need more guidance on how to go about it-, you need this book!" (Best, 4th September 2007)"If you want to make some major changes but don’t know where to start, this guide offers practical advice…"(BBC Good Homes, November 2007)"...the essential companion for anyone just starting on their green journey... has helpful hints that even seasoned greenies will appreciate." (House & Home Ideas, November 2007)"Each area is clearly marked and split into simple sections with actions for the reader to follow."  (Resource UK, January 2008)

• Introduction 1Part I: Your Environment, Your Responsibility 7Chapter 1: Being Greener for the Good of the Planet and Its People 9Chapter 2: Understanding the Environment and Its Problems 25Part II: Living a Green Lifestyle 43Chapter 3: Living in a Green Home 45Chapter 4: Acting Green at Home 67Chapter 5: Getting Green in the Garden 89Chapter 6: Waste Not, Want Not: Minimising Your Rubbish 107Part III: Green Shopping 127Chapter 7: Living to Eat or Eating to Live? 129Chapter 8: Wearing It Well 155Chapter 9: Banking on Your Ethics 167Part IV: Thinking Green Outside the Home 181Chapter 10: Implementing Ideas for a Greener Working Environment 183Chapter 11: Going Green at School 195Part V: Travelling Without Doing Any More Damage to the Planet 205Chapter 12: Choosing Your Transport Wisely 207Chapter 13: Expanding the Green Car Evolution 223Chapter 14: Becoming a Green Tourist 235Part VI: The Part of Tens 249Chapter 15: Ten Great Sustainable Actions You Can Take Today 251Chapter 16: Ten (Or So) Informative and Fun Web Sites 259Chapter 17: Ten Green Ideas to Try 263Chapter 18: Ten (Or So) Things to Tell Your Kids about Sustainable Living 269Chapter 19: Ten Green Projects to Get the Whole Community Involved 277Appendix: The Best Green Web Sites 285Index 295