Sustainable Living

The severity of climate change leaves no one indifferent. The Climate Is Changing, Why Aren't We? will not try to convince you that climate change exists - we know that. It offers-easy to-understand insights into the structures that suffocate our future, while upholding a sense of optimism and humanising the climate story.

Reinvent Your Waste is a book about the history of waste, or garbage, and the progression of waste management and recycling in the United States, with some special emphasis on the state of Michigan. The book highlights four themes – respect, recover, reinvent, and restore, with each section offering insights and inspiration for those who want to be better stewards for Earth.

Longing for a purposeful life? Imagine a daily to-do list that involves growing your own food, medicine, and income.

Dieser unterhaltsame Ratgeber soll uns in einem bewussteren Umgang mit Konsum und Besitztum unterstützen. Besser, schneller, innovativer. Ständig neue Dinge zu kaufen und besitzen – macht uns das wirklich glücklich? Nein, sagt Coach Michael Simperl. Nach dem Motto "Weniger ist mehr" lässt es sich nicht nur einfacher, sondern auch glücklicher leben. Wie das funktioniert und wie wir es schaffen, uns wieder auf die wichtigen Dinge im Leben konzentrieren, wird uns in diesem Hörbuch nahegelegt.

Recycling is a simple action we can take that has an immediate positive effect. It keeps waste out of landfills, conserves natural resources, prevents pollution, and saves energy. But recycling isn't always straightforward. With so many different rules, it can be tough to understand. If you're worried that you're not recycling properly, or wondering whether you could be recycling more, this is the book for you. Recycling For Dummies cuts through the confusion around what you can and can't recycle. This manual breaks down recycling codes, symbols, and rules in a straightforward way.

Der Trend zur Selbstversorgung aus dem eigenen Garten ist bereits seit einigen Jahren zu beobachten. Angesichts von Inflation und Energiekrise hat der Wunsch nach einem nachhaltigen und günstigen Leben noch einmal zugenommen. Immer mehr Menschen sorgen sich sogar, dass sie schon bald wichtige Dinge der Grundversorgung nicht mehr leisten können. Der Biologe Clemens Arvay und die Kulturwissenschaftlerin Alessandra Moog bieten eine Lösung an.

Are you tired of relying on supermarkets and other outside sources for your fruit and vegetable needs? Are you ready to start growing your own raised bed garden, but you fear you do not have the time or expertise? In this book, discover everything you need to be successful.

How to Create an Eco-Friendly Sustainable Family10 Easy Steps to Build an Eco-Friendly Family Culture By Penny P. You already knew a more sustainable lifestyle would be better for the planet... But did you know it could be fun for your family too? The world is in crisis, and you want to make a difference. You know certain products come with a high carbon footprint and the echoes of dubious ethical practices… but the alternatives seem far too expensive. How can you possibly make more sustainable choices with so many contradictory opinions to sift through? And how can you do it on a limited budget?

Abitare è una delle principali caratteristiche dell'essere umano e la casa è il luogo umano per eccellenza. Domandare a qualcuno «dove vivi?» vuol dire chiedere notizie sul posto in cui si svolge la sua attività quotidiana, ma soprattutto su quello che dà senso alla sua vita. Servendosi anche di un suggestivo giro del mondo tra le architetture vernacolari, il libro va in cerca del senso profondo dell'abitare.

Tausche Sportschuhe gegen Gummistiefel: Eine Familie wagt den Neuanfang als Selbstversorger. Als Sara und Michael ihre Karriere als Leistungssportler beenden, ahnen sie noch nicht, dass sie schon bald knietief in Erde und Schlamm stecken. Nachdem die Kölner 3-Zimmer-Wohnung mit der Geburt ihres zweiten Kindes einfach zu eng geworden ist, verlieben sich die beiden Großstädter 2019 in das 250 Jahre alte Gut Neuwerk: ein großes Anwesen mit viel Charme und Renovierungsbedarf, sechs Hektar Land und Wald in echter Eifel-Idylle.

Ecologist Mark Easter offers a detailed picture of the impact the foods you love have on the earth. Organized by the ingredients of a typical dinner party, including seafood, salad, bread, chicken, steak, potatoes, and fruit pie with ice cream, each chapter examines the food through the lens of the climate crisis. Gathered like guests around the table, here are the stories of these foods: the soil that grew the lettuce, the farmers and ranchers and orchardists who steward the land, the dairy and farm workers and grocers who labor to bring it to the table.

The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step? Or, in this case, with a single Instagram post. After stumbling across an image depicting the horrific impact on an innocent sea turtle of humanity's dependence on plastic in a throwaway culture, Carly Tizzano sets out on a year-long journey to understand the true cost of modern living on the environment. In the process, she discovers that her lifestyle and personal choices impact far more than just sea life.

In Carbon Done Correctly, you will be inspired by the stories of the work that people are doing to combat climate change, and you will see how the VCM provides an essential tool in helping them, and other people in the future, continue and improve that work for the benefit of our planet.

What exactly is minimalism? How can it be beneficial in this day and age? Simple Living: The Beginners Guide to Minimalism will explain all of that and more. It can be difficult to make the transition to a more simplified lifestyle, as the trappings of the materialistic lifestyle are extremely strong - but with this book as a guide, it is all pretty easy to do.

Achtsamkeit und Nachhaltigkeit sind zu Modebegriffen geworden. Sie sind aber ebenso zentrale Pfeiler der aktuellen Suffizienz-Bewegung und der jahrtausendealten Lehre des Buddha. Mit Niko Paech und Manfred Folkers loten zwei Experten aus, welche Potenziale die beiden Denkrichtungen mitbringen, um unseren zerstörerischen Wachstumspfad zu verlassen. Über eine provokante Abrechnung mit den Wachstumstreibern kapitalistischen Wirtschaftens und das Besinnen auf die Tugenden eines konsumbefreiten Lebens entwickeln sie eine "Kultur des Genug".

Interested in raising chickens for their delicious, fresh eggs and goats for their farm-fresh dairy? You’ve come to the right homestead! No more doubts, no more feeling overwhelmed, and no more not knowing where to start. Just a straightforward path to happy, healthy chickens and goats—and tasty, high-quality eggs, milk, and meat! These books were written with beginners in mind and contain plenty of useful information! If you want to pursue your dream of becoming more sustainable and gain the skills and confidence you need to succeed, this is the perfect book set for you.

Svend Brinkmanns nye bog handling om tænkning – om det at leve et tankefuldt liv. Han argumenterer for, at tænkning giver mennesker en dyb glæde, fordi det at tænke er noget af det væsentligste, man kan gøre, og noget af det mest menneskelige, der findes. Men tankefuldheden har trange kår i den moderne verden. Derfor har vi grund til at lære os at tænke dybt, kritisk og selvstændigt igen. Så vidt vi ved, er mennesket det eneste væsen på denne jord, der kan tænke.

Do you want to practice sustainability, but aren’t clear how? In Silent Seasons, author Laura Evans demystifies how current sustainability approaches are not working through the lessons she learned as an environmental law firm lawyer, government agency lawyer, consultant, nonprofit staffer, and human surviving a global pandemic.

The story of how I changed my life from corporate HR Manager to off-grid farmer—the steps we took as a family, our support along the way, the lessons learnt, and how we live now.

Solar power is a real-life and environmental saver, but labor-related costs have made the average homeowner unable to afford the installation. Thankfully, this beginner-friendly guide details everything you need to know when setting up your home solar system. You’ll be able to do everything from scratch without hiring professionals or making costly mistakes. If you're hiring an expert, this handbook will empower you to engage the right person and avoid mishaps in the installation process. Here’s your golden ticket to starting your solar adventure—don’t wait a moment longer!