Sustainable Green Products
Sustainability: Green Commerce at the Green Festival
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1000 New Eco Designs and Where to Find Them $35 As we become only too aware of the damage man has caused to the planet, more of us want to furnish and decorate our homes with products that do not harm the environment. But being sensitive to the environment does not mean you have to sacrifice good design. More and more designers are creating products that are both beautiful and ethical.1000 New Eco Designs is a showcase of contemporary product design and interior products that are ecologically sound. Informative and visually inspirational, the book acts as a handbook, guiding readers through the complex issues involved in creating and choosing eco-friendly designs for the home. A series of icons show each product’s “green” credentials; highlighting the use of recycled, sustainable, and locally-sourced materials as well as non-toxic, low-energy, and low-waste manufacturing processes, so that readers can see at a glance the individual characteristics of each design.The book also provides full information on where to source and buy the products featured. |
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50 Simple Steps to Save the Earth from Global Warming $3.57 Will our efforts really make a difference? Yes of course. We have the power to shift the course of history towards a healthier, happier and safer future. Organized in a fun, easy-to-read format with each step a simple, personal act which can help in the fight against global warming. The steps outlined in this book are the most effective, practical ways to make the shift from a fossil-fuels-based society to an exemplary and self-sustaining world power. * How to recycle * How to reduce energy use * Purchase sustainable-wood products * Avoid petroleum products and petrochemicals As every Green Patriot knows, American efforts to protect our natural resources and to reduce dependence upon foreign oil also serve to strengthen America and to reduce our vulnerabilities. |
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A Guide to Green Housekeeping $19.95 This guide to natural housekeeping is full of helpful advice to help you take a more sustainable path and save the planet for future generations. For example, discover how lemons, baking powder, vinegar, and water can replace the need for nasty chemical cleaning products. The old-fashioned methods described here are complemented by newer ideas and innovations, and applied not only to cleaning but also to restoring furniture and woodwork, and decorating. Also, learn how to grow and use vegetables |
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