This book is an introduction to Earth-friendly shopping, discussing organic foods, organic cleaners, energy-efficient machines, Earth-friendly clothes, and other Earth-friendly products.

Discusses the environmental aspects of shopping, such as the fossil fuels needed to make plastic and transport goods, the benefits of shopping at eco-retailers, and the benefits of buying recycled products.

"An exploration of green architectural principles and practices. Features include fact boxes, sidebars, activities, glossary, list of recommended reading and Web sites, and index"--Provided by publisher.

"People are becoming more aware of the effect of their daily activites on the planet. Find out how more and more people are eating and living "green" by buying food grown locally, eating food that is organic, and even growing their own food. Many people are also building eco-friendly homes and creating their own sustainable forms of energy"--Page 4 of cover.

Sustainable Living teaches us what 'sustainable' means, how to travel smart, and to think local. Discover low-energy buildings, and what they mean for the future. Learn about the uses of recycling, why shopping locally can save energy, and how what you eat could save the world. See how using less water can save energy and how you can reduce water use at home. Sustainable Living is a timely look at how we can use new, sustainable technology and smart...

"From environmental activist Rob Greenfield comes an energetic (and sometimes extreme!) guide to creating a sustainable world. In Be the Change, Greenfield guides young readers through some of the trickiest topics of our time: food and water waste, our dependency on fossil fuels, and our love of money and stuff. What our planet needs, he argues, is for us to embrace sustainable living. Be the Change is Greenfield's guide to doing just that. He describes...