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THE FIVE BEST GREEN READS -- Chosen by Julia Stephenson --The Independent, Sept. 20th 2005
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"As handy tip books go, Saving the planet without costing the earth...is the best. Donnachadh writes a lifestyle column for the Independent and really knows his stuff. Certainly it gave me some new ideas."
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30 of 30 people found the following review helpful
If you are concerned about the effects of climate change but think that it is a global issue that you can do little about then read this book to find out how you can make a difference. Donnachadh McCarthy leads by practice not preaching. This empowering book will show you how to make small easy changes to your lifestyle that cost nothing but a change in attitude, right through to how to take advantage of developing technology that will in the medium to long term save you money. Before reading this book I thought that being Green meant spending more, now I realise that saving energy and wasting less means spending less. I am now going out to look for one of those dynamo re-chargers that will enable me to re-charge my mobile phone from pedal power but I will miss the cut flowers. I have been inspired.
29 of 30 people found the following review helpful
If you care about our planet and what we are doing to it, but feel that there is little you can do, this is the book to read.
Most of the ideas are simple to implement, having made the decision to be more careful and caring in how to live.
To me, the most decisive moment is the reminder that there is little point recycling unless we also buy recycled produce - so obvious really.
The 'audit' style helps the reader to see that they are making progress and that every little helps.
A very worthwhie read and a book that I already return to regularly.
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
This book is well written, easy & inspiringly simple to take on board. Just follow each chapter & self audit how green you are currently being. You will probably find that you are doing more than you realised. Which is encouraging....
However, there is always room for improvement & author then suggests that over the following year you can introduce small or big changes in becoming more enviromentally aware/user friendly in different areas of your daily life.
Most importantly does not preach, just informs & encourages.
However, there is always room for improvement & author then suggests that over the following year you can introduce small or big changes in becoming more enviromentally aware/user friendly in different areas of your daily life.
Most importantly does not preach, just informs & encourages.
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good book update please
First saw this guy on It's Not Easy Being Green TV series, and before that I had never heard of him. Read more
Published on 21 Dec 2009 by Green Book Addict Librarian
Very easy to read and helpful
My family and I found this book life-changing. The tips are very helpful and we now feel much more optimistic knowing we are making a more positive contribution. Read more
Published on 4 Aug 2009 by sf Ross
A useful, and often inspiring, guide
It's hard not to be totally in awe of what the author has achieved in his life, and much of this book is inspiring for that reason. Read more
Published on 5 Jun 2008 by Tom
save the planet without buying this junk
I got this as a Christmas present, being somebody with strong concerns for the planet. Now if you have any green blood most of these tips are common sense and you probably do them... Read more
Published on 7 Jan 2007 by C. P. Webster
Poor referencing and rather preachy
Overall the book has some good ideas, but there is nothing new that isn't available within a short search on the web. Read more
Published on 11 Aug 2006 by Just a concerned citizen
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