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'One of the most readable green guides I've seen' -- The Bookseller 20080502 'Engagingly honest... she's amusing, too ... this is an absolutely brilliant book, whose message is completely clear.' -- Evening Standard 20080728 'If you think your habits are not worth changing because they will make no difference to the world, then read this book... [Kate] explains why with good humour and style' -- Evening Standard, Homes and Property 20080820
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'One of the most readable green guides I've seen' (The Bookseller )
'Engagingly honest... she's amusing, too ... this is an absolutely brilliant book, whose message is completely clear.' (Evening Standard )
'If you think your habits are not worth changing because they will make no difference to the world, then read this book... [Kate] explains why with good humour and style' ( Evening Standard, Homes and Property )
'Engagingly honest... she's amusing, too ... this is an absolutely brilliant book, whose message is completely clear.' (Evening Standard )
'If you think your habits are not worth changing because they will make no difference to the world, then read this book... [Kate] explains why with good humour and style' ( Evening Standard, Homes and Property )
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I have struggled with my muddy vege boxes and searched the internet for paraben free cosmetics so when I saw this book I felt it had been written for me. Kate undertakes a number of eco challenges and with the help of friend's, tests many different organic, fairtrade or environmentally friendly products. Nothing scientific, but she never claims to be. It is written in an fun and intersting way but still manages to get across the importance of buying fairtrade or organic. She very kindly lists all of the websites relating to products or organisations at the back of the book which then gives you a mini eco-shopping directory. Since reading the book I have tried 4 new products and I have a new determination to re-use and recycle. I would reccomend this book as an interesting read but hugely helpful if you would like to start getting a bit greener.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book jumped out at me on display at my local library because of the pretty cover - on closer inspection I realised it covered a subject which I have been interested in for some time but until now not found anything which covers all the basics.
The book covers Kate's own eco challenges considering being more green about the things we comsume and how we do it in everyday life.
I enjoyed the accesiblity of the subject through down to earth writing and facts backed up with easily understood references - the book had me laughing on more than one occassion and has also had me making mental lists of some of the resources which Kate provides, such as website links for finding your local milkman or veg box scheme.
I am a total novice at being green and although I recycle and try to buy fairtrade/organic wherever possible the information in the book has helped me think about how I can take it to the next level. I am already considering experimenting with making my own beauty products and will definitely be buying a composting bin. The book has also made me think hard about using cling film and changing the kind of deodrant I use...
Hope you enjoy it as much as I did, I will be buying copies of this book for my girlfriends for christmas
The book covers Kate's own eco challenges considering being more green about the things we comsume and how we do it in everyday life.
I enjoyed the accesiblity of the subject through down to earth writing and facts backed up with easily understood references - the book had me laughing on more than one occassion and has also had me making mental lists of some of the resources which Kate provides, such as website links for finding your local milkman or veg box scheme.
I am a total novice at being green and although I recycle and try to buy fairtrade/organic wherever possible the information in the book has helped me think about how I can take it to the next level. I am already considering experimenting with making my own beauty products and will definitely be buying a composting bin. The book has also made me think hard about using cling film and changing the kind of deodrant I use...
Hope you enjoy it as much as I did, I will be buying copies of this book for my girlfriends for christmas
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The title 'Confessions of An Eco-Shopper' led me to think that this might be a rather ego-centric book; I couldn't have been more wrong. The book is very clearly set out in different sections (Aisles) relating to the different ecologically and ethically sound products we might be thinking of purchasing, with Kate's experiences of using them, her research and the experiences of others related as 'Challenges'. If your conception of green products is that you would like to use them, but that they are expensive and not as efficient/palatable/easy to use this book is an absolute must.
What I particularly liked is that Kate Lock's research was so thorough; she was actually asked to present a paper by academics based on her findings on organic wine (she modestly declined). Kate is an excellent writer with a style that makes you keep reading. The book informs but also entertains - you won't toss this to one side having been blinded by science.
The book also scored for me in the fact that it wasn't afraid to give opinions - based on the findings of this book I switched my usual Fairtrade coffee brand for another that I like even more. It didn't shy from tackling unusual products, I'm too old for a Mooncup now but would have used one if it had been available. (If you're wondering what a Mooncup is and are male, relax; you'll never need one.) Kate doesn't manipulate her statistics - when Yorkshire Tea beat all the tested Fairtrade brands except Clipper Kate gave it to us straight.
I loved this book and have found so much in its pages to inform me. Perhaps you are a parent being pestered by green teens to change your ways or like me, a pale green person hoping to go a darker, more committed shade without breaking the bank. Here's how to do it.
What I particularly liked is that Kate Lock's research was so thorough; she was actually asked to present a paper by academics based on her findings on organic wine (she modestly declined). Kate is an excellent writer with a style that makes you keep reading. The book informs but also entertains - you won't toss this to one side having been blinded by science.
The book also scored for me in the fact that it wasn't afraid to give opinions - based on the findings of this book I switched my usual Fairtrade coffee brand for another that I like even more. It didn't shy from tackling unusual products, I'm too old for a Mooncup now but would have used one if it had been available. (If you're wondering what a Mooncup is and are male, relax; you'll never need one.) Kate doesn't manipulate her statistics - when Yorkshire Tea beat all the tested Fairtrade brands except Clipper Kate gave it to us straight.
I loved this book and have found so much in its pages to inform me. Perhaps you are a parent being pestered by green teens to change your ways or like me, a pale green person hoping to go a darker, more committed shade without breaking the bank. Here's how to do it.
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