A guide to saving a fortune while saving the Earth, from the author of Homegrown & Handmade. Use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without. Our grandmothers knew the importance of responsible, thrifty choices. But somewhere along the way we lost our way and succumbed to the belief that we can get everything for next to nothing, have it shipped halfway around the world and then—more often than not—just throw it away. This consumer binge is taking its toll. Diet and lifestyle-related illnesses are epidemic, our environment is awash in a sea of plastic, our climate is changing, and the cost of everything is skyrocketing with the price of oil. Are we doomed? No. We can make greener, healthier choices, and we can do it while saving money. Where to start? Ecothrifty is packed with simple, practical ideas and recipes to help you:· Make homemade products for cleaning and skin care · Grow your own food and cook more from scratch · Raise your family without lowering your standards A must-read for anyone who has ever wanted to live a greener life but thought that it would be too expensive, time-consuming, or difficult, this handy, complete guide will show you how small changes can have a huge environmental impact and save you thousands of dollars, all while improving your quality of life.“I support and endorse this wonderful book, 100%!” —Ed Begley, Jr., actor and environmentalist“Her advice does not come across as self-righteous or preachy, but more like insider tips from an experienced do-it-yourselfer.” —Publishers Weekly

Eco thrifty: cheaper, greener choices for a happier, healthier life

Niemann, Deborah

New Catalyst Books

Gabriola Island, BC, Canada, 2012

Canada - English Language, Canada

PS, 2012

<p>Use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without-our grandmothers knew the importance of responsible, thrifty choices. But somewhere along the way we lost our way and succumbed to the belief that we can get everything for next to nothing, have it shipped halfway around the world and then, more often than not, just throw it away.</p><p>This consumer binge is taking its toll. Diet and lifestyle-related illnesses are epidemic, our environment is awash in a sea of plastic, our climate is changing, and the cost of everything is skyrocketing with the price of oil. Are we doomed? No. We can make greener, healthier choices, and we can do it while saving money.</p><p>Where to start? <i>Ecofrugal</i> is packed with simple, practical ideas and recipes to help you:</p><ul><li>Make homemade products for cleaning and skin care</li><li>Grow your own food and cook more from scratch</li><li>Raise your family without lowering your standards</li></ul><p>A must-read for anyone who has ever wanted to live a greener life but thought that it would be too expensive, time-consuming, or difficult, this handy, complete guide will show you how small changes can have a huge environmental impact and save you thousands of dollars, all while improving your quality of life.</p><p><b>Deborah Niemann</b> is a homesteader, writer, and self-sufficiency expert. The author of <i>Homegrown and Handmade: A Practical Guide to More Self-Reliant Living</i>, she presents extensively on topics including soapmaking, breadbaking, cheesemaking, composting, and homeschooling.</p>

Use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do withoutour grandmothers knew the importance of responsible, thrifty choices. But somewhere along the way we lost our way and succumbed to the belief that we can get everything for next to nothing, have it shipped halfway around the world and then, more often than not, just throw it away.
This consumer binge is taking its toll. Diet and lifestyle-related illnesses are epidemic, our environment is awash in a sea of plastic, our climate is changing, and the cost of everything is skyrocketing with the price of oil. Are we doomed? No. We can make greener, healthier choices, and we can do it while saving money.
Where to start? Ecofrugal is packed with simple, practical ideas and recipes to help you:
Make homemade products for cleaning and skin care
Grow your own food and cook more from scratch
Raise your family without lowering your standards
A must-read for anyone who has ever wanted to live a greener life but thought that it would be too expensive, time-consuming, or difficult, this handy, complete guide will show you how small changes can have a huge environmental impact and save you thousands of dollars, all while improving your quality of life.
Deborah Niemann is a homesteader, writer, and self-sufficiency expert. The author of Homegrown and Handmade: A Practical Guide to More Self-Reliant Living , she presents extensively on topics including soapmaking, breadbaking, cheesemaking, composting, and homeschooling.

Personal care products. Basics -- Creams and moisturizers -- Soaps -- Scrubs -- Toners -- Shampoo -- Dental hygiene -- Deodorant and antiperspirant -- Shaving -- Feminine products -- Health and fitness. Drugs -- Alternatives -- Herbal supplements -- Exercise -- Babies. Breastfeeding -- Diapers -- Wipes -- Powder and cream -- Food -- Walkers -- Clothing. How many clothes? -- Used versus new -- Sewing -- Second life for old clothes -- Food. Planning -- Getting food -- Keeping food -- Cooking food -- Cereals -- Eggs -- Pancakes and biscuits -- Yogurt -- Beans -- Bread -- Casseroles -- Pasta salads -- Potatoes -- Soups -- Stretching meat -- Desserts -- Snacks -- Drinks -- Beyond food -- Home. Air fresheners -- Appliances -- Cleaning -- Laundry -- Lightbulbs -- Heating and cooling -- Furniture -- Gardening. Small spaces -- Container gardening -- Edible landscapes -- Community gardens -- Saving seeds -- Composting -- Lawns -- Entertainment. Hobbies -- Music -- Books -- Computers -- Celebrations -- Picnics -- Transportation. Car sharing -- Carpooling -- Ecothrifty driving -- New or used -- Free or practically free. Bartering -- Learning -- Repurposing and reusing -- Foraging -- Final thoughts.

xiii, 193 p. : 23 cm
Just the thought of "going green" can make you feel blue. Trying to live sustainably sounds like a whole lot of work and a whole lot of deprivation. Josh Piven aims to both shrink your carbon footprint and soothe your eco-anxiety. In a guidebook that's as funny as it is practical, he shows you how to green every room of the house-and have a good time doing it
Includes bibliographical references and indexes

Use It Up, wear it out, make it do, or do without - it turns out that Grandma knew best after all. But somewhere along the way we forgot what Grandma taught us and succumbed to the belief that we can get everything for next to nothing, have it shipped halfway around the world and then, more often than not, just throw it away. This consumer binge has taken an enormous toll on our health, our pocketbook and our planet

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