Discusses the importance of reducing waste, recycling, and reusingproducts in the context of life at home.

As people become more concerned with sustainable living, the technology and desire for green buildings has increased exponentially. From green roofs and living buildings to a focus on energy efficiency and sustainable development practices, many architectural and construction firms are taking their stewardship of our Earth very seriously. This book will delve into the challenges and usefulness of green building now and in the future.

"Provides step-by-step instructions on how to create fourteen simple clay crafts and includes a vegan recipe for homemade clay"--Provided by publisher.

"Provides step-by-step instructions on how to create fourteen simple crafts using wood and cork"--Provided by publisher.

Presents an introduction to composting and explains how decomposition works and how to build and use a compost tumbler.

Introduces the importance of reusing resources and explains how to make a small library to exchange books. Additional features to aid comprehension include detailed step-by-step illustrations, a clear list of materials, informative captions and callouts, fast facts, suggestions on how kids can make a difference, project tips and possible alterations, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and introductions to the author...