Sustainable Home

You can't look away. You see the climate destabilization, biodiversity loss, resource scarcity, toxic bioaccumulation, and climate injustice happening all around us. You aren't the type to bury your head in the sand or shrug it off and so you roll up your sleeves. But where to start? How to ensure your work doesn't inadvertently cause harm, a pattern as old as good intentions? How to ensure your efforts actually matter? You aren't interested in repair work on the post-iceberg Titanic. I threw myself at these questions for over a decade.

電気・ガス・水道は契約なし！テレビで話題の自給自足ファミリーの妻・田村ゆにさん初の単著。都会から青森の田舎に移住し、0円生活で手に入れた“無限の幸せ”とは。

The Last-Minute Prepper is the ultimate crash course in last-minute disaster preparation from renowned survivalist and author D. C. Winter. Unlike traditional prepping guides that assume months or years of planning, this book is designed for the reality most people face: the need to prepare rapidly when warning signs can no longer be ignored.

Green Horizon presents a compelling vision for transforming society in response to the urgent challenge of climate change. Written by leading experts in sustainability and environmental policy, this book explores innovative strategies and practical solutions for achieving a sustainable, low-carbon future.

Unlock the secrets to a happier, more fulfilling life with The Art of Simple Living. This guide delves into the beauty of minimalism, offering advice on how to simplify your life, manage finances wisely, and cultivate joy through mindful consumption and sustainable practices. In a world burdened by material excess and constant stress, discover the transformative power of living simply. Drawing on the lives of figures like Mahatma Gandhi, Warren Buffett, and Marie Kondo, Dr. Bora provides tips and stories to help you declutter your home, prioritize relationships, and embrace financial wisdom.

Unlock the secrets of self-sufficient living with The Homesteaders Collection, a must-have set of five award-winning books that cover every aspect of modern homesteading. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced homesteader, this comprehensive collection will inspire and guide you in creating a more sustainable, thrifty, and fulfilling lifestyle.

Your Shopping Superpower offers a comprehensive guide that navigates toward positive and sustainable shopping practices by providing pragmatic tips, tools and revealing how our habits can help reduce climate change, support companies with equitable workplace conditions, and foster diverse, local businesses.

Josh Spodek disconnected his Manhattan apartment from the electric grid in May 2022. He didn’t know how he’d last more than a day. He learned by doing, and he’s still going. He didn’t ask permission or wait for institutional aid, though he had practiced unplugging appliances and bought a used solar panel from Craigslist, hoping it would help. Then he simply flipped the circuit and solved challenges as they came. He soon found, to his surprise, his quality of life improving.

The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step? Or, in this case, with a single Instagram post. After stumbling across an image depicting the horrific impact on an innocent sea turtle of humanity's dependence on plastic in a throwaway culture, Carly Tizzano sets out on a year-long journey to understand the true cost of modern living on the environment. In the process, she discovers that her lifestyle and personal choices impact far more than just sea life.

Longing for a purposeful life? Imagine a daily to-do list that involves growing your own food, medicine, and income.

Ein sauberes Zuhause, ohne die Umwelt zu belasten? Frische Kleidung und trotzdem ein reines Gewissen? Mobil sein ohne allzu viel Feinstaubbelastung und Co2-Ausstoß? Bio-Lebensmittel aus der Region kaufen, Plastikverpackungen vermeiden, Energie- und Wasser sparen ... Was Sie täglich tun können, damit Ihr ökologischer Fußabdruck möglichst umweltfreundlich ausfällt, erfahren Sie in diesem Buch.

In Encyclopedia for Off-Grid, RV Living, and Camping, you will learn about growing and storing your own food, supplying your own energy needs, and essential tips and strategies to help you make a plan to start living a simpler and more eco-friendly life starting today! The good news is that it doesn’t have to be all or nothing; you can start small and learn as you go. It is time to take charge, get back to basics, and secure your own future!

Earth Me Up is a guide to living a sustainable life that prioritizes improving your health and planet—while also going easy on the wallet! Everyone has good intentions and Earth Me Up provides tangible ways to put them into action. Humanity needs to combat climate change, and it starts with every one of us. Join the movement and learn how to do your part through some small, simple (and sometimes unconventional) changes.

Recycling is a simple action we can take that has an immediate positive effect. It keeps waste out of landfills, conserves natural resources, prevents pollution, and saves energy. But recycling isn't always straightforward. With so many different rules, it can be tough to understand. If you're worried that you're not recycling properly, or wondering whether you could be recycling more, this is the book for you. Recycling For Dummies cuts through the confusion around what you can and can't recycle. This manual breaks down recycling codes, symbols, and rules in a straightforward way.

Der Trend zur Selbstversorgung aus dem eigenen Garten ist bereits seit einigen Jahren zu beobachten. Angesichts von Inflation und Energiekrise hat der Wunsch nach einem nachhaltigen und günstigen Leben noch einmal zugenommen. Immer mehr Menschen sorgen sich sogar, dass sie schon bald wichtige Dinge der Grundversorgung nicht mehr leisten können. Der Biologe Clemens Arvay und die Kulturwissenschaftlerin Alessandra Moog bieten eine Lösung an.

If you think it is complicated to reorganize spaces, especially if they are very small, then here you will find the solution for you. Less is more! Minimalism is a real art that can make your life easier. The wabi-sabi opens you mournfully.

There is more interest in self-sufficiency during this 21st century than ever before! That blatantly tells you that people are feeling the effects of the environment around them. We're not talking about "good" effects either. We're talking about chemicals in the food we eat, pollution of land, water and the air we breathe. This also includes finite natural resources becoming scarce, thus driving the cost up as demand for it continues, etc.

Urban Survival Tactics: Navigating and Thriving in the Concrete Jungle is a comprehensive guide designed to help city dwellers prepare for and navigate through emergencies in urban environments. This essential handbook provides practical strategies and detailed advice to ensure safety, security, and resilience amidst the unique challenges of urban living.

The Power of Dreams tells the story of a couple, already in their 40s, who uprooted themselves from urban life to follow their dream of living in the wilderness. They settled in a remote mountain valley called Precipice Valley, part of the ancient trade route linking B.C.’s Chilcotin plateau to the Pacific Coast. These are the stories of how the two of them designed and hand-built a solar-powered, two-story post-and-beam house while learning to live off-grid and in harmony with nature.

Just diving into the world of bees? Have you wanted to start your own hive, but have been confused by the conflicting information on the Internet? Looking for an authoritative source on how to go about the business of bees and make money while you’re at it? Then this audiobook is what you need. With this guide, you can start your beekeeping hobby or business, knowing that you’ve got all the info you need so you won’t miss a beat!