How To Live Green On a Budget
How To Live Green On a Budget

Author: HowExpert

Publisher: HowExpert

Published: 2012-01-23

Total Pages: 83

ISBN-13: 1647588863

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If you want to learn how to live green on a budget, then get "How To Live Green On a Budget" written by a person with real life experience living a green life on an affordable budget. Going green doesn’t mean saving the environment by sacrificing your own happiness and money. In this guide, you will be shown a variety of tips, and most of them don’t require you to purchase any new items. In fact, they are mostly habit changes that will put more money in your pocket, while helping the environment. You may have heard things such as, “Don't leave the light on in a room when you aren’t in it” a thousand times. This guide takes green tips like that a step further. Where many articles and guides may simply tell you to purchase greener light bulbs, this guide assumes that you might not be in the financial position to make many purchases, and shows you that you still have the power to be greener. Taking a look at how you use power, water, food and more, Going Green on a Budget will make you feel better about how your everyday activities affect the planet. Also addressing health issues related to not being environmentally friendly, this guide can also be the extra nudge you may have been looking for to eat and be healthier. So dive right in, and before you know it you will be saving money and the planet! About the Expert Brian Salman has been living on a budget his entire adult life. After gaining interest in being more environmentally friendly, he was often frustrated by every option seeming to cost more. In not giving up, Brian started looking for his own ways to be able to go green, but to save money while doing so, without sacrificing too much convenience. After much trial and error, Brian has arrived at a place where he feels he has learned enough to share with others. Realizing that a majority of people is on a budget, Brian wants to empower others to make the same green choices in their lives while increasing the amount of money in their bank account. He hopes that the lessons he learned can be a jumping off point for others to develop their own green strategies, and help their communities grow and prosper. HowExpert publishes quick 'how to' guides on all topics from A to Z by everyday experts.

My Money My Way
My Money My Way

Author: Kumiko Love

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2022-02-01

Total Pages: 241

ISBN-13: 0593418859

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Does fear and insecurity keep you from looking at your bank account? Is your financial anxiety holding you captive? You don’t have to stress about money anymore. YOU can take back control. As a newly divorced single mom making $24,000 per year and facing down $77,000 in debt, Kumiko Love worried constantly about money. She saw what other moms had—vacations, birthday parties, a house full of furniture—and felt ashamed that she and her son lived in a small apartment and ate dinner on the floor. Worse, when her feelings began to exhaust her, she binge-shopped, reasoning that she’d feel better after a trip to the mall. On the day she needed to pay for a McDonald’s ice cream cone without her credit card, she had an epiphany: Money is not the problem. Self-Doubt is the problem. Shame is the problem. Guilt is the problem. Society’s expectations for her are the problem. She is the solution. Once she reversed the negative thinking patterns pushing her toward decisions that didn’t serve her values or goals, her financial plan wrote itself. Now, she’s not only living debt-free in her dream home, which she paid for in cash, but she has spread her teachings around the world and helped countless women envision better lives for themselves and their families. Now, building on the lessons she’s taught millions as the founder of The Budget Mom, she shares a step by step plan for taking control back over your financial life—regardless of your level of income or your credit card balance. Through stories from navigating divorce to helping clients thrive through recessions, depression, eviction, layoffs and so much more, you will learn foundational practices such as: How to use your emotions to your financial advantage, instead of letting them control you How to create a budget based on your real life, not a life of self-denial How to create a motivating debt pay-off plan that makes you excited about your future, instead of fearing it My Money My Way will give you the tools to align your emotional health with your financial health—to let go of deprivation and embrace desire. Love’s paradigm-shifting system will teach you how to honor your unique personal values, driving emotions, and particular needs so that you can stop worrying about money and start living a financially fulfilled life.

Live Sustainably Now
Live Sustainably Now

Author: Karl Coplan

Publisher: Columbia University Press

Published: 2019-12-31

Total Pages: 289

ISBN-13: 0231549164

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Any realistic response to climate change will require reducing carbon emissions to a sustainable level. Yet even people who already recognize that the climate is the most urgent issue facing the planet struggle to understand their individual responsibilities. Is it even possible to live with a sustainable carbon footprint in modern American society—much less to live well? What are the options for those who would like to make climate awareness part of their daily lives but don’t want to go off the grid or become a hermit? In Live Sustainably Now, Karl Coplan shares his personal journey of attempting to cut back on carbon without giving up the amenities of a suburban middle-class lifestyle. Coplan chronicles the joys and challenges of a year on a carbon budget—kayaking to work, hunting down electric-car charging stations, eating a Mediterranean-style diet, and enjoying plenty of travel on weekends and vacations while avoiding long-distance flights. He explains how to set a personal carbon cap and measure your actual footprint, with his own results detailed in monthly diary entries. Presenting the pros and cons of different energy, transportation, and lifestyle options, Live Sustainably Now shows that there does not have to be a trade-off between the ethical obligation to maintain a sustainable carbon footprint and the belief that life should be fulfilling and fun. This powerful and persuasive book provides an individual-level blueprint for a carbon-sustainable tweak to the American dream.

Minimal
Minimal

Author: Madeleine Olivia

Publisher: Random House

Published: 2020-01-09

Total Pages: 278

ISBN-13: 1473573661

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Love yourself. Love the planet. We are facing an urgent climate crisis and we must all take action now. However, it can be difficult to know where to start when bombarded with overwhelming facts and statistics every day. We all want to make a difference, but what can we do? Minimal makes simple and sustainable living attainable for everyone, using practical tips for all areas of everyday life to reduce your impact on the earth. Leading environmentalist Madeleine Olivia shares her insights on how to care for yourself in a more eco-friendly way, as well as how to introduce a mindful approach to your habits. This includes how to declutter your life, reduce your waste and consumption, recipes for eating seasonally and making your own natural beauty and cleaning products. Learn how to minimise the areas that aren’t giving you anything back and discover a happier and more fulfilled life, while looking after the Earth we share.

Green Living on a Budget
Green Living on a Budget

Author: Yves Earhart

Publisher: Publifye AS

Published: 2024-10-11

Total Pages: 124

ISBN-13: 8233932841

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""Green Living on a Budget"" challenges the notion that sustainability is a luxury, offering a practical roadmap for reducing environmental impact without breaking the bank. This comprehensive guide focuses on three key areas: sustainable home practices, affordable clean energy options, and budget-friendly plant-based eating. By exploring these often overlooked aspects of daily life, readers learn how small, cost-effective changes can lead to significant positive outcomes for both personal well-being and the planet. The book's central argument is that adopting an eco-friendly lifestyle is not only affordable but can result in substantial long-term savings. It presents a gradual approach to transforming one's lifestyle, starting with foundational concepts of sustainability and personal finance before delving into practical applications. What sets this guide apart is its unique combination of environmental tips and sound financial advice, challenging readers to rethink their relationship with consumption. The accessible, conversational style makes complex ideas easy to understand, while self-reflection exercises and actionable steps at the end of each chapter encourage immediate implementation. Appealing to a diverse audience of budget-conscious individuals and sustainability enthusiasts, ""Green Living on a Budget"" empowers readers with knowledge and practical tools. It addresses the psychological aspects of lifestyle changes and presents cost-benefit analyses for various eco-friendly practices, from simple switches to more involved projects. By focusing on individual and household-level changes, the book provides a starting point for broader societal shifts towards a more sustainable and economically savvy future.

The Slightly Greener Method
The Slightly Greener Method

Author: Tonya Harris

Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.

Published: 2021-08-03

Total Pages: 284

ISBN-13: 1728225361

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From the foods you consume to the household and personal care products you buy, being just slightly greener can have a big impact on your health and happiness! Are you searching for a simple yet powerful way to create a healthier, toxin-free living space for you and your loved ones? Award-winning environmental expert Tonya Harris presents an approach to detoxifying your home that is easier, faster, and more budget-friendly than you ever imagined. In this must-have guide, Harris reveals her highly effective and slightly greener method for detoxifying your home. The Slightly Greener Method provides actionable steps, insightful tips, and valuable resources that will transform your home into a haven of wellness, including: Detoxify Your Home, Enhance Your Well-being: Learn how to eliminate harmful chemicals from your household products, ensuring a safer environment for your family and having a positive impact on our planet. Effortless and Fast Solutions: Effortlessly integrate toxin-free alternatives into your daily life no matter how busy your schedule is. Budget-Friendly Green Living: Find an array of practical and budget-conscious solutions that make detoxifying your home accessible to everyone. Embrace Eco-Friendly Living: Embrace eco-friendly practices that promote a cleaner, healthier planet for future generations and become a part of a global movement toward a sustainable and harmonious world. Take the first step toward a healthier, toxin-free lifestyle and unlock the secrets to creating a greener, cleaner, and more vibrant home for you and your loved ones.

The Lazy Environmentalist on a Budget
The Lazy Environmentalist on a Budget

Author: Josh Dorfman

Publisher: Abrams

Published: 2011-03-01

Total Pages: 284

ISBN-13: 1613120427

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“A must-read for anyone who wants to live well and still reduce their impact on the planet.” (David de Rothschild, author of The Global Warming Survival Handbook and host of Sundance Channel’s Eco-Trip: The Real Cost of Living) In The Lazy Environmentalist on a Budget, Josh Dorfman takes you inside the latest developments in green living to demonstrate how you can easily and affordably have your designer jeans and your planet too. From raising eco-conscious kids to greening your daily commute, Dorfman provides insights into the next wave of green innovation and the products and services that will lighten your planetary impact and lower your expenses. Find bargain basement deals on stylish organic bedding and bamboo furnishings at the largest retailers in the world. Score instant rebates on everything from compact fluorescent light bulbs to energy-efficient air conditioners. And earn reward points for carpooling with friends. In a time when many people are feeling financially restricted, The Lazy Environmentalist on a Budget is your guide to effortlessly saving the planet while keeping some extra cash in your pocket. “Fun, easy, and inexpensive. Josh Dorfman shows that going green can help you look and feel fantastic, and this time it makes perfect dollars and cents.” —Summer Rayne Oakes, model-activist and author of Style Naturally: The Savvy Shopping Guide to Sustainable Fashion and Beauty

Good and Cheap
Good and Cheap

Author: Leanne Brown

Publisher: Workman Publishing

Published: 2015-07-14

Total Pages: 209

ISBN-13: 0761184996

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By showing that kitchen skill, and not budget, is the key to great food, Good and Cheap will help you eat well—really well—on the strictest of budgets. Created for people who have to watch every dollar—but particularly those living on the U.S. food stamp allotment of $4.00 a day—Good and Cheap is a cookbook filled with delicious, healthful recipes backed by ideas that will make everyone who uses it a better cook. From Spicy Pulled Pork to Barley Risotto with Peas, and from Chorizo and White Bean Ragù to Vegetable Jambalaya, the more than 100 recipes maximize every ingredient and teach economical cooking methods. There are recipes for breakfasts, soups and salads, lunches, snacks, big batch meals—and even desserts, like crispy, gooey Caramelized Bananas. Plus there are tips on shopping smartly and the minimal equipment needed to cook successfully. And when you buy one, we give one! With every copy of Good and Cheap purchased, the publisher will donate a free copy to a person or family in need. Donated books will be distributed through food charities, nonprofits, and other organizations. You can feel proud that your purchase of this book supports the people who need it most, giving them the tools to make healthy and delicious food. An IACP Cookbook Awards Winner.

Clean & Green
Clean & Green

Author: Nancy Birtwhistle

Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Published: 2021-01-21

Total Pages: 277

ISBN-13: 1529049733

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Simple swaps and innovative ideas for cleaning and maintaining your home that won't cost the Earth. Learn how easy it is to make simple swaps in your cleaning and tidying methods for a more eco-friendly home. This beautifully illustrated black and white guide with 101 hints and sustainable, natural cleaning tips and hacks will help you take small steps that have a massive positive environmental impact. In Clean & Green, Nancy Birtwhistle shares the simple recipes and methods she has developed since making a conscious effort to live more sustainably, many of which are faster and easier than the go-to products and methods most of us use now. From everyday cleaning and laundry tips to zero-effort oven cleaner and guidance on removing tricky stains from clothing and furniture, these economical, practical methods are perfect for anyone looking to reduce their use of plastic and throwaway products. Nancy shares her tried-and-tested recipes for all-purpose cleaners, replacements for harmful chemicals that will keep both your home and the planet clean and green for future generations.

Go Green, Spend Less, Live Better
Go Green, Spend Less, Live Better

Author: Crissy Trask

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2013-04-20

Total Pages: 264

ISBN-13: 162636270X

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Go Green, Spend Less, Live Better is an authoritative, practical guide that details the money-saving side of greener, healthier, and simpler living. Bestselling author of It’s Easy Being Green and sustainable-living expert Crissy Trask provides a prescriptive handbook for making better decisions about our homes, how we get around, what we eat, and how we behave as consumers, in order to simultaneously achieve two desirable and imperative goals—to be better off financially and to do what is good for the planet. Laying out steps that will yield immediate results, Trask also provides explanations of bigger commitments that take time to implement, but also produce much bigger savings. With her practical money-saving strategies and environmental know-how, Trask empowers readers to confidently pursue change, knowing their bank accounts will grow as a result. Go Green, Spend Less, Live Better shows how typical families can easily save at least $10,000—and even as much as $30,000—in the first year alone by greening up some key areas of their homes and lives. Other areas covered include: How green living is not exclusive, but highly accessible and affordable Five reasons you will live better and save money when going green How to start reaping economic rewards right away Taking green to the next level and getting more for your money Earning rich returns on green investments The link between better health and greater wealth And much more!