Everyday Ways to Save Our Planet is a super book that breaks down the science of climate change, in a way that’s easy to understand. Written by a meteorologist, Laura knows all too well from her job the devastating effects, and how overwhelmed people feel, as they wonder how to help. The two questions she gets asked the most are ‘What can I do?’ and ‘Will it make a difference?’ And her answer to those is ‘Lots – and yes!’
For gardening tips, see how to make your garden safe for pets and toxic houseplants to avoid (never send plantable cards or flowers to household pets, as many are unsafe). Never display foliage near garden windows, to help stop birds flying into windows.
For beauty/household tips, avoid essential oils for pregnancy/nursing (and epilepsy and asthma – avoid rosemary/citrus oils for high blood pressure). Avoid shea butter for latex allergies. Keep essential oils away from pets (including candles) and avoid cocoa butter (contains same toxin as chocolate, in case they licked your skin).
In this book, Laura explains how we know humans are to blame, what exactly is a ‘tipping point’ and why that 1.5 degrees of difference really matters. Then she shows how all aspects of our everyday lives help reduce our impact on the planet:
- The food we eat
- The clothes we wear
- The way we travel
- The way we celebrate
Many of the ideas are simple, free and can be put into action with disrupting our lives too much. Along the way, Laura writes honestly on her own experiences of living a more eco-friendly life. From the things she easy to change, to the habits of a lifetime that were more difficult to shake off. You’ll also find out how her husband and daughter have adapted – or not!
This book is for you, if you don’t know where to start, and need practical advice on how to save the planet, from someone who is not going to make you feel too guilty. Laura is not telling you never to fly again, or give up your car. But she will show you how to make small changes in all areas of your life. Her message is that no-one can everything – but everyday can do something. So let’s create a wave of change.
Laura Tobin has been a TV weather forecaster for nearly 20 years. She has a degree in physics and meteorology and also completed a World Meteorological Organization course on climate. She believes in educating climate deniers about the science of climate change, rather than ignoring or confronting them. She is known to reply live on air, to tweets from climate deniers, answering their questions scientifically.
A Year of Living Green is a daily journal of soulful monthly suggestions. Unplug from the grid, support local economies, nourish the earth, cook simple recipes and find green thoughts and poetry. Organised by month, it includes tips on living green, where to buy organic Fair Trade products, and how to support local economies.
Julie Fisher-McGarry is a former fitness trainer to Saudi Arabian royalty, who now works to promote environment issues (bit of a change!) She wrote this book especially for women who are at the forefront of showing emotions of how much they care about the planet, and inspire others to act. We know you lovely men are environmentalists too, but this is written for a particular niche! She firmly believes that an ecological vegan way of life is paramount to Earth’s survival.
The Sustainable(ish) Living Guide is a beautiful book packed with easy suggestions that can fit into anyone’s daily life. Buy things to last, unsubscribe from tempting emails and keep a mug by the kettle. If you remembering your reusable coffee cup is a Herculean task, find guilt-free, find practical ideas to slot into daily life. Alongside a gentle ‘kick up the butt’ to put your newfound knowledge into action. If we all did not overfill our kettles, this could save £68 million on energy bills each year. Little tips like this have a big effect en-masse, no preachiness required
Jen Gale is an ordinary knackered mum of two, whose life changed when she dragged the family into a year of buying nothing new. That year changed not just what she buys, but how she sees her place in the world. Learning the power of one to make a difference, she figured out easy swaps and changes, and now helps others do the same.
Planet-Friendly Hacks offers a book of tips for sustainable living. This handy guide includes budget-friendly advice to help you reduce your carbon footprint. There are countless ways to make green choices, that don’t take a toll on your time, bank balance of the planet.
Whether you need tips on conserving energy or reducing food waste (or you want to give your home a makeover without impacting the planet), these pages include all you need to get started. You’ll find:
- Tips to easily reduce your carbon footprint
- Make planet-friendly choices in everyday life
- Smart advice for eco-living on a budget
- Inspiration for eco-friendly crafts & DIY projects
It’s more important than ever to do our big for the planet. This book helps you live your life to the full, without costing the earth. Elizabeth Ajao is a student, who loves writing about real people. When not writing, she spends time painting, sewing and teaching the violin.
