1001 Little Ways to Save the Planet

by Esme Floyd

With ideas for recycling, conservation and energy efficiency, 1001 Little Ways to Save the Planet offers quick, simple ways to reduce your impact on the environment and start living in harmony with the planet. Green-living tips include how to limit the damage done by global warming, pollution and toxins, as well as decrease reliance on fossil fuels and make eco-friendly choices such as buying from sustainable sources. You’ll be amazed at how just a few small changes in your work and home life can reap big benefits for the global community.

1001 environmentally friendly ideas based on scientific research and advice from experts worldwide. Tips for easy recycling, natural alternatives and energy-saving. Make green choices that reduce your ‘carbon footprint’ and help you feel better about the way you live.

Genres: Environment, Reference, Nonfiction

224 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2007

Reviews

[Kay · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute little environmental book. Each suggestion was numbered from 1 to 1001, so it was great for someone who gets bored easily with non-fiction books (like me). Worked great as a bathroom book - although sometimes I had to run to get a pen (ha, ha!). I had a lot of thoughts about this book. I have generally researched pretty thoroughly through most of my life how to "save the planet." But there were some new ones in here. There were some suggestions that definitely were "little" - such as buying the thinnest type of paper available (to save trees)or dropping a font size to save ink and paper. There were some that didn't seem to make sense (one suggestion canceled out the other), and some that were just incorrect (like the one about birds abandoning their nests if you disturb one because they have a great sense of smell - birds actually smell about as well as we do - plus I happen to have a lot of experience with rummaging around in bird nests and having them come back to raise healthy babies). But overall I really liked it. It's a great little reference book and I've changed a few of my behaviors to the better.

[Sam · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is crammed with lots of little ideas that can be easily incorporated into everyday life and has a few bigger ideas that require a bit more effort. Great for those starting into a greener lifestyle and good for those already on their way to greener living

[Claire · Rating 3 out of 5]

Could definitely use some editing. Lots of the tips are repeats. But probably as good a place as any to start in looking for easy green ideas.

[Molly Shrago · Rating 1 out of 5]

A lot of the tips didn't make sense or weren't very practical.

[Kjsbreda · Rating 4 out of 5]

I agreed with the other reviewer who pointed out that a lot of the tips did not seem practical.

[Ginger Snaps · Rating 4 out of 5]

A little out of date, but still has a lot of good tips. Passing on to a local Little Free Library.