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Green homekeeping, save money and the planet, Alice Alvrez

eng

illustrations

no index present

non fiction

Green homekeeping

987280437

Alice Alvrez

save money and the planet

Dozens of Inspired Ideas for healthy, happy and fabulously frugal homekeeping bursting with ways to downshift, simplify, preserve resources, and honor the planet. Green Homekeeping will give you tools to reclaim a purer, tastier, healthier and less expensive way of life

level 1. Green rookie: Waste less food ; Buy in bulk ; Turn off the tap ; Improve your showers ; Turn off the computer at night ; Try the library ; Download your software ; Use reusable shopping bags ; Get to know the farmer's market -- level 2. Eco friendly: If it's yellow... ; Air dry your clothes ; Full loads only ; Avoid dry cleaning ; Make natural cleaners ; Try more natural insect sprays ; Make your yard bee-friendly ; Stop printing everything ; Dispose of electronics safely ; Stop using disposable razors ; Shop second-hand -- level 3. Green thumb: Grow your own food ; Revamp your lawn ; Eliminate phantom loads ; Get the right bulb ; Don't miss these recyclables ; Stop using disposables ; Try a trashless lunch ; Switch to E-flyers ; Look for organic cotton ; Don't idle & don't drive alone -- level 4. Eco expert: Get biking ; Try dimmer switches ; Use rechargeable batteries ; Refill your toner ; Ladies, try cloth diapers ; Limit to NO antibiotics ; Avoid GMOs ; Wrap gifts the green way ; Get hip about hemp ; Buy shade grown coffee ; Pick greener house paint -- level 5. Captain Planet: Get some green power ; Start composting ; Harvest some rainwater ; Raise a few chickens ; Install a wood stove ; The dual-flush toilet ; Quit smoking ; Go vegetarian ; Learn to upcycle & freecycle -- Research : don't fall for the hype

Green home keeping