sustainable living

"Tells the story of Greta Thunberg, a teenage Swedish climate activist who has sparked a worldwide student movement and is demanding action from world leaders who refuse to address climate change"--OCLC.

". . . 'How To Give Up Plastic' is a straightforward guide to eliminating plastic from your life. Going room by room through your home and workplace, Greenpeace activist Will McCallum teaches you how to spot disposable plastic items and find plastic-free, sustainable alternatives to each one. From carrying a reusable straw, to catching microfibers when you wash your clothes, to throwing plastic-free parties, you'll learn new and intuitive ways to reduce plastic waste. And by arming you with a wealth of facts about global plastic consumption and anecdotes from activists fighting plastic around the world, you'll also learn how to advocate to businesses and leaders in your community and across the country to commit to eliminating disposable plastics for good"--Provided by publisher.

"The purpose of this book is to help clarify some of the key issues and give readers some ways to think about how they live. It does not begin to cover the full range of information or issues; people can do entire degrees in environmental science and policy. It is intended merely as a quick resource and a jumping-off point. Readers can and should investigate these issues more fully - the Internet abounds in good sources and active debate"--Provided by publisher.

". . . introduces young readers to the environmental impact of housing and building construction, the appliances we use, and the energy we consume"--Provided by publisher.

Williams chronicles her efforts to build an eighty-four-square-foot house following a near-death experience, and discusses how living in a small space with few possesses has transformed and enriched her life.

An exploration of sustainable living, covering e-pollution, reducing waste, telecommuting, related careers, and more. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

Offers information on reducing one's carbon footprint by eating sustainable foods, covering eating locally, gardening, organic standards, reducing food waste, and more. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

Looks at the importance of choosing food that is healthy to eat and good for the planet, features brief case studies of kids who are involved in gardening, composting, and other environmentally sound food practices, and includes challenges and activities.

Join two students as they explain easy green solutions that will help save the environment, while high school students share ideas about how to make green choices. Includes teaching materials.

Helps readers understand their impact on the environment by revealing the surprising links between objects, materials, and activities.