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We all understand just how dire the circumstances facing our planet are and that we all need to do our part to stem the tide of climate change. When we look in the mirror, we can admit that we desperately need to go on a climate diet. But the task of cutting down our carbon emissions feels overwhelming and the discipline required hard to summon.

With answers to over 140 everyday green-living questions, Is It Really Green? cuts through the confusion and gives you the facts. Get to the heart of each eco-conundrum, interrogate your instincts, and make informed decisions to reduce your carbon footprint, with help from bite-sized stats and action points. In this complex and shifting landscape where nothing is simple, what we all need is clear facts and careful debate. Let this book be your antidote to the confusion.

Gone are the days when farming had to be an elaborate, space-occupying and labor- or machine-intensive activity. These days, you can set up a fully self-sustaining garden or farm that has both animals and plants in one place, with all the components relying on each other in some way. If you are wondering how that is even possible, welcome to aquaponics - a form of farming which combines aquaculture (the raising of fish and other aquatic animals) with hydroponics (the growing of plants without soil) in one system that has unparalleled levels of efficiency.

Become an expert on soap making, produce high-quality soaps and start a profitable business! Do you want to learn how to make soaps exactly right for your skin type? Are you worried about your children using commercial soaps that contain harmful and toxic chemicals? You’ve tried to find instructions on how to make soaps, but were they confusing and not detailed enough? This ultimate guide on soap making is everything you need to start producing high-quality soaps in the comfort of your home!

In today's world, there is a lot that can stress us out. We live in a time when talking about climate change is a hot button issue leading to political movements, youth led protests, and lots of anxiety. From green living to figuring out how you (and your family) can make a difference in your community, this mindful approach is the key to being stress-free as you make a positive impact on the environment.

Incluso si no tienes absolutamente ninguna pista de lo que implicaría sacar tu vida del sistema, con los recursos y la orientación adecuados, es posible para cualquiera que tenga una sed insaciable de ello. Hacer un cambio de vida tan grande puede ser muy desalentador, pero al final, te agradecerás a ti mismo cuando veas lo feliz que te hace. Si la familia Watkinsons del Reino Unido puede dejar sus trabajos, desarraigar su casa y vivir de la energía renovable mientras cuidan de su hija de 5 años y su hijo de 18 meses, entonces tú también puedes.

Vivimos rodeados de plástico, ajenos a su toxicidad. Lo utilizamos constantemente en nuestro día a día: para almacenar alimentos, embotellar agua, transportar nuestras compras, etc., sin tener en cuenta el devastador impacto que tiene en la naturaleza y en nuestra salud. ¿Qué podemos hacer para solucionarlo? Yurena González lleva años viviendo una vida más eco, sin plástico y sin generar basura, y sin renunciar un ápice a su comodidad. ¿Cómo lo ha conseguido?

Minimalism is for rich people who live in big, empty, white homes, right? Wrong. Minimalism isn't just about displaying your food staples in glass jars or having chic Scandi furniture. It can be a beautiful, enriching, and life-transforming practice that, at its core, is all about re-establishing what holds value in your life and letting go of what does not.

Does the idea of never having to pay utility, rent or mortgage bills ever again sound like a dream come true? Welcome to the world of tiny houses, an innovative living solution for those who don’t want to live their lives in debt to own a home! What started as a way to shelter people after natural disasters became a world popular housing trend, with millions praising the benefits of living in a small but highly functional house. If you want to join this ever-expanding club of debt-free house owners, this book will guide you on the path to your own, tiny piece of heaven on Earth!

Although modern aquaponics is still fairly new, it was used in ancient times. Some of the first examples are thought to be islands where plants raised with water and other materials from the Chinampa canals. The islands, known as Chinampas, were mainly stationary, but some were movable. Also, rice was raised in Thailand and China in paddies, which also contained fish. Other Far Eastern countries also raised fish - swamp eels, regular and crucian carp, and Oriental loach - in rice paddies.

You're struggling with clutter from various aspects of your life and would like to find a permanent solution that will help you get rid of the mess in your life? Packed with tons of practical advice and exercises to help you get rid of all kinds of clutter that are holding you back physically, mentally and financially, this workbook is designed to get you functioning at your peak.

Depois de anos ouvindo essas perguntas praticamente todos os dias, Marcus Nakagawa reuniu o conhecimento que acumulou ao longo de sua rica experiência na área da sustentabilidade e criou 101 ações palpáveis para mudar o mundo. As ações, baseadas nos Objetivos de Desenvolvimento Sustentável da ONU, englobam atividades que crianças, jovens e adultos podem implementar em sua rotina, inclusive em família! Com um pouco de interesse e dedicação, juntos, podemos fazer a diferença! E aí, preparados para começar?

Stress isn't what most people think. It's not something to eliminate. It is something to manage. There is so much you can do to manage your stress before it manages you. Here are four steps anyone can do to get the power of stress on your side. The more you learn about, learn how to identify, reduce, and recover from stress, the more you will feel empowered.

Have you been pondering about the best way to go about recycling you waste but you are clueless on how to go about it? Do you know about recycling but do not know the modern techniques and methods that you can use? If this is you, then this audiobook Recycling by Clara Daves will hold you by the hand and show you in a systematic manner how to be a waste-free family in a nature-friendly home.

Reduce tu impacto ambiental y disfruta por el camino Este libro ha sido elaborado sin plástico, con papel 100 % reciclado y con tintas vegetales Vivimos rodeados de plástico, ajenos a su toxicidad. Lo utilizamos constantemente en nuestro día a día: para almacenar alimentos, embotellar agua, transportar nuestras compras, etc., sin tener en cuenta el devastador impacto que tiene en la naturaleza y en nuestra salud.

Interessierst Du Dich allgemein für Schweine und dessen Haltung? Überlegst Du Dir, Deine eigenen Schweine zu züchten oder privat zu halten? Willst Du wissen, wie Du Schweine artgerecht halten kannst? Erlerne die Grundlagen vom Kauf bis zur Schweinezucht. Lerne in diesem hilfreichen Ratgeber: die Geschichte der Schweinehaltung kennen, wie die Anatomie des Schweins beschaffen ist, welches arttypische Verhalten Schweine an den Tag legen, welche Schweinerassen es gibt, und vieles mehr!

Anne Weiss hat den Kleiderschrank voll schicker Klamotten und eine teure Wohnung in der Innenstadt, in der sich Luxusartikel stapeln - alles, was sie sich nach Jahren auf der Karriereleiter endlich leisten kann. Stolz ist sie drauf, aber als sie ihren Job verliert, stellt das alles, woran sie bisher geglaubt hat, infrage. Wofür hat sie sich so abgestrampelt? Was ist das gute Leben, und wo in diesem ganzen Krempel ist eigentlich sie selbst? Und vor allem: Was macht dieser ganze Konsum eigentlich mit unserer Welt?

After you've tried every conventional diet out there to find yourself fatter than before, it's time to enjoy the only diet with no yo-yo effect. After you have listened to all the gurus and scientists who have explained everything to you, it is time to be guided by those who have been practicing this diet for the past three years and without interruption.

¡Prepárate para deshacerte de ese peso extra, comer lo que quieras y vivir un estilo de vida más saludable con el ayuno intermitente! No, no es una dieta tonta o un programa de hambre extrema. El ayuno intermitente es una forma de arte y ciencia que implica persistencia fisiológica y psicológica que se ha practicado desde tiempos antiguos. El Arte y la Ciencia del Ayuno Intermitente para Mujeres es tu última parada para aprender todo lo que necesitas saber como mujer sobre el ayuno intermitente basado en la investigación científica.

This short audiobook walks through the step-by-step process the author used to create a 16-foot diameter geodesic dome "bunker". It contains information of building an inexpensive geodesic dome frame from EMT conduit, ferrocement, and latex cement coverings as well as additional information on lighting and other issues. It contains links to additional videos and online dome calculators as well as end-notes for additional information on the content.