The definitive, practical, go-to resource guide on helping all charities become more "green" Nonprofit Guide to Going Green is your comprehensive learning tool to guide nonprofits and NGOs towards becoming greener. A desktop reference for any charitable organization to become greener, this essential book gives your organization the support it needs to take proactive steps to protect the environment while fulfilling its mission. Timely and clearly written, with contributions from experts from around the globe, Nonprofit Guide to Going Green leads the way in helping charities in all countries meet this challenge. Helps nonprofits green their efforts and carbon footprint * Shows CEOs, presidents, deans, marketing officers, board members proactive steps they can take to protect the environment * Teaches how to do a self-audit and plan for a more environmentally sensitive future * Nonprofit Guide to Going Green delivers a timely and essential call to action for this new century. Can your organization afford not to "go green?"
This three-volume encyclopedia explores the evolution of green ideology and eco-friendly practices in contemporary American culture, ranging from the creation of regional and national guidelines for green living to the publication of an increasing number of environmental blogs written from the layperson's perspective. Evidence of humanity's detrimental impact on the environment is mounting. As Americans, we are confronted daily with news stories, blogs, and social media commentary about the necessity of practicing green behaviors to offset environmental damage. This essential reference is a fascinating review of the issues surrounding green living, including the impact of this lifestyle on Americans' time and money, the information needed to adhere to green principles in the 21st century, and case studies and examples of successful implementation. America Goes Green: An Encyclopedia of Eco-Friendly Culture in the United States examines this gripping topic through 3 volumes organized by A–Z entries across 11 themes; state-by-state essays grouped by region; and references including primary source documents, bibliography, glossary, and green resources. This timely encyclopedia explores the development of an eco-friendly culture in America, and entries present the debates, viewpoints, and challenges of green living.
You can't turn on the television, open a paper or read a magazine without seeing something about "Going Green." Everyone seems to have an opinion, but how do you know the best ways to maximize your results without busting your budget? This phenomenal book answers the question with insights and advice on specific actions you can take to have a better life through smarter living. Evan Albright, the "Guru of Green" has worked with hundreds of green businesses and consumers to cut through the green haze of misinformation and make going green attainable for everyone. Evan can be heard each week on the "Green Living Hour" with Evan Albright, the hit radio show produced on the beautiful island of Oahu, in Hawaii.
This book by Tui Rose, R.N., is endorsed by Dr. John Trowbridge, a Texas Environmental Toxicologist. Love or loathe gardening, these 1001 green-thumbs-up safe secrets, tips, tricks and tonics refreshingly motivate, making the task fun, fast, interesting and easy to do. Importantly, they also save precious health, money, time and energy. These tips are especially vital to health conscious individuals, parents, new brides, expecting parents, growing children, the unborn fetus, and pet care owners. Only natural alternatives and simple solutions are provided, using mostly ingredients already found in your food pantry or laundry for safety. Other tips include an entire chapter on homemade recipes and remedies for non-toxic pest control, success with seeds, seedlings, bulbs, cuttings, compost, mulch, fertilizers, novel scarecrows, and raised garden beds for easy no-stoop gardening. Discover tips on caring for tools, hoses, lawns, weeds, trees, enticing birds, maintaining indoor potted plants, watering while on holiday, keeping cut flowers blooming longer, making potpourri, preserving autumn leaves, how to use Diatomaceous Earth, a natural gift from Mother Nature for a multitude of beneficial uses, and much, more... Knowledge of alarming risks from toxic chemicals provided in an entire chapter of this book helps prevent birth defects, still birth, childhood and adult chronic diseases, e.g., ADD, Autism, Asthma, Cancer, Parkinson s, Multiple Sclerosis, learning deficits, poor memory and a whole host of other ailments, which can surface 10 to 30 years after exposure by breathing, ingestion, or absorption through the skin. Shockingly doctors in Canada warn after research that genetics, i.e., DNA interference by toxins used in the garden can appear in the next generation as mental and physical defects, disabilities, disease and more. An entire Resource Directory Chapter with contact information is dedicated to helping those wishing to find safer, non-toxic ready-made gardening and home alternatives. A wonderful gift for Mother s or Father s Day, Christmas, birthdays, bridal registry, PTA groups, organic gardener networks and pet owners. About the Author Author, Tui Rose, began listening to handy hints on the radio in New Zealand since the age of 10, before the family on a dairy farm got TV. As a married woman, she and her husband were avid gardeners and landscapers. Neighbors and weekend drivers would drive slowly by and even stop to admire and photograph their garden scene, a little paradise. Tui was tragically widowed in her early 30 s and left to raise two young children as a single mother. She worked as a registered nurse, having broad experience for over 35 years. Tui is widely travelled, having been accepted for the prestigious position of private nurse for Lady Winston Churchill in London from 1972 to 1973. When Tui, sustained a spinal cord injury requiring surgeries 15 years ago, she could no longer work in her trained capacity, so turned her attention to prevention by drawing upon her medical knowledge and experience to research non-toxic alternatives in her goal to provide a series of books for her upcoming "Wholesome Living Collection." Preventing illness and disease, and making life easy, safe, natural and thrifty is her prime focus. Tui is also author of an Amazon 5-star book and multiple times publisher s best monthly seller titled: "Going Green Using Diatomaceous Earth How-To Tips." She is the first author in the world to write a consumer book on this subject, a companion book to natural, non-toxic gardening.
Individuals interested in "going green" use scientific and consumer knowledge to reduce their carbon footprint. Many people practice environmental and ecological responsibility by recycling, not overheating or overcooling rooms, using energy-efficient light bulbs, and installing low-flow toilets and shower heads. This informative resource interrogates issues surrounding the environment and provides an overview of the topic. Readers will be inspired to think critically about recycling, shopping green, and the environment at risk.
Standards-based lessons to encourage students to take care of the environment by adapting the way they live and do things, beginning in the classroom. Each unit includes suggestions and adaptations to help ELL students and students in RTI (response to intervention) programs keep pace with the rest of the class.
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Start one new habit every week—and live the good green life. Level up your eco-knowledge with these fifty-two creative ideas and easy ways to live a sustainable life that’s healthier for you and for the planet (as well as for your household budget). You’ll find DIY tips on changes big and small, including: Reducing waste Eating organic Keeping toxins out of your home Raising chickens Planting a bee-friendly garden Growing veggies, fruits, and herbs Composting Making toxin-free, eco-friendly cleansers and paint And more! “Sustainable living is better in every way and this book shows how to do it.” —Becca Anderson, author of Every Day Thankful
With the multitude of green choices available, how can moms determine what will be best for their families—and the environment? Terra Wellington has the answers. This user-friendly and invaluable resource is packed with hundreds of easy green how-tos including: • Shopping: Get the most bang for your buck by purchasing organic foods that would otherwise have high pesticide residue, like apples, grapes, green peppers, peaches, and pears. • Kitchen: Save money and water by scraping—not rinsing— dishes before putting them in the dishwasher. Today's models are so efficient that rinsing is not necessary. • Home office: Screensavers don't save energy. Instead have the computer switch to sleep mode when idle.
Developed by a plant manager who experienced first-hand the challenges to going green in a business environment, Green Intentions provides organizations with a simple, straightforward, and practical approach to green the Green Value Stream (GVS) process that is as mindful as it is profitable. Based on the highly successful, Lean philosophy, the GVS process shows you how to quickly identify, measure, and minimize the seven green wastes to realize immediate cost savings. With the initial savings from harvesting the low-hanging fruit, organizations will have the support and momentum needed to eliminate each of the green wastes, leading to environmental sustainability and the substantial business benefits that follow, including increased revenues, new customers, employee retention, innovation, and increased shareholder value. Part I, Going Green shows how the green value stream provides a dynamic, proven, and successful approach to going green. It also defines each of the seven green wastes, explains the overall green value stream process, provides guidance on implementing it in your organization, and shows how to map your green value stream. Part II, The Seven Green Wastes provides a step-by-step process for minimizing and eliminating each of the seven wastes. It includes real-life examples illustrating the environmental and economic benefits associated with moving toward the elimination of each. The book also includes: A Green Dictionary that defines current terms associated with the green movement Web links and other resources to help you in your journey toward environmental sustainability An environmental primer that clears through the rhetoric to give you a clear picture of what is going on with the environment and what the end goal of environmental and overall sustainability needs to look like
