We Can All Live Green : Simple Steps to Save Money, Stay Healthy, and Support the Planet

This is the green book for Americans who''d like to be shown why and how "going green" makes economic sense. With simple tips, a friendly voice, and step-by-step practical information, the book offers smart consumer choices that benefit health, pocketbook, and the environment. A gift book, its pages have high visual interest, with sidebars, "in a nutshell" factoids, action items, and buyer''s guides. Appendices include product source lists, green lifestyle websites, and a science and environment section for 101-style background information.

This is the green book for Americans who make their buying choices based primarily on cost; folks whod like to do their part for the environment but need to be shown why and how it makes economic sense to do so. In every chapter (on food, health, clothing, travel, around-the-house, work, school, community, and more) the author provides cost-saving tips to guide consumers to make "green" choices that are also budget-friendly and can even create cash savings. Designed to be a gift book and written with a friendly voice, its pages will have high visual interest, with sidebars, "in a nutshell" factoids, action items, buyer''s guides, and helpful budget notes. Chapter formatting will be stylistically consistent throughout, using quick-reference icons to indicate levels of health concerns, convenience, cost and environmental impact. Appendixes include product source lists, green lifestyle websites, and a science and environment section for 101-style background information on the issues.