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Author
Publisher
Rock Point
Publication Date
2020.
Physical Desc
176 pages ; color illustrations ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
"An (Almost) Zero-Waste Life is an aspirational book to teach you that being zero waste isn't necessarily about zero, but more about changing the way we see the world around us, how we consume, and how we think about waste"-- Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Ruby Tuesday Books Ltd
Publication Date
2025.
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm.
Language
English
Description
Inside the colorful, fun-packed pages of this book, kids will find the help and inspiration they need to get cleaning up their neighborhood and other places where trash is a problem.
Author
Publisher
Avery, an imprint of Penguin Random House
Publication Date
[2024]
Physical Desc
xxiv, 257 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"What happens to our trash? Why are our oceans filling with plastic? Do we really waste 40 percent of our food 65 percent of our energy? Waste is truly our biggest problem, and solving our inherent trashiness can fix our economy, our energy costs, our traffic jams, and help slow climate change--all while making us healthier, happier and more prosperous. This story-driven and in-depth exploration of the pervasive yet hard-to-see wastefulness that permeates...
Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Pub
Publication Date
2010
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 p.) : col. ill. ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Details the importance of reduce, reusing, and recycling materials in order to prevent excess waste and conserve resources. Includes full-color photographs, a glossary, a hands-on activity, and further reading sources.
Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Publishing
Publication Date
[2011]
Physical Desc
1 online resource (24 pages) : color illustrations.
Language
English
Description
Teaches young readers the importance of consuming less and the impact that has on keeping the earth healthy. Includes full-color photographs and a glossary.
Author
Publisher
Ten Speed Press
Publication Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
1 volume ; 26 cm
Language
English
Description
"Transitioning to a zero-waste lifestyle means eliminating unnecessary clutter from your home and reducing your dependence on disposable goods, but it also comes with practical challenges that can seem daunting. In Simply Sustainable, perfection is not required. Whether you are looking for easy changes to get you started, or more advanced, high-impact tips for your low-waste home, these simple, effective steps will forever change your relationship...
Author
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Publication Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
40 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Get the inside story on manufacturing pollution, including why factories create large amounts of pollution, new technology that reduces the amount of factory pollution, and the rules about how much pollution can be put into the environment.
Author
Publisher
Hachette Books
Publication Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
392 pages ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Outlining the inequitable ways in which the world disposes of trash and sharing the stories of those affected, the author recounts his time climbing mountains of refuse with "waste pickers," who make a living gathering recyclables from a Delhi landfill, and describes the work of an environmental scientist who oversees the site of a former Oklahoma town abandoned after toxic byproducts from nearby mines made it uninhabitable. Franklin-Wallis pays keen...
Author
Publisher
Adams Media
Publication Date
2024.
Physical Desc
238 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Meal planning for one can feel daunting...especially if you want to avoid tons of leftovers and food waste while still making delicious single-serving meals. The good news is that The Ultimate Meal Planning for One Cookbook is here to help with easy-to-use meal plans and over 100 recipes that are designed for meal planning for one. This book allows you to make over 100 delicious, one-to-two-serving recipes for every meal from breakfast to dinner...
Author
Publisher
Farrar, Straus & Giroux
Publication Date
2023.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 27 cm
Language
English
Description
"Kamikatsu, Japan is known worldwide for its sanitation innovations. This small community of 1700 people is leading the way in a recycling and upcycling revolution. As of now, it has nearly achieved its goal of Zero Waste. This is the story of a group of citizens who dared to break out of their comfort zone and make radical change for the good of their town and the planet. Through the eyes of two children visiting their energetic grandmother, we see...
Author
Publisher
Penguin Books
Publication Date
2019.
Physical Desc
xi, 208 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm
Language
English
Description
"An accessible guide to the changes we can all make--small and large--to rid our lives of disposable plastic and clean up the world's oceans. It takes 450 years for a plastic bottle to fully biodegrade, and there are around 12.7 million tons of plastic entering the ocean each year. At our current pace, in the year 2050 there could be more plastic in the oceans than fish, by weight. These are alarming figures, but plastic pollution is an environmental...
Author
Publisher
Bloomsbury Children's Books
Publication Date
2022.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Language
English
Description
"An inspiring guide packed with simple explanations of of how kids and their families can reduce, re-use, and recycle to help clean up our planet."-- Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Mariner Books
Publication Date
[2022]
Physical Desc
295 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"An inspiring and approachable tip-filled guide to changing your habits, living more sustainably, and taking action, by Greenpeace ambassador Bonnie Wright (Ginny Weasley in the Harry Potter movies). Go Gently is a guide for sustainability at home that offers simple, tangible steps toward reducing our environmental impact by looking at what we consume and the waste we create, as well as how to take action for environmental change. The title reflects...
Author
Publisher
Ten Speed Press
Publication Date
[2022]
Physical Desc
249 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm
Language
English
Description
"Learn how to reduce your carbon footprint with this inspiring, accessible, stunningly illustrated book based on Eduardo Garcia's popular New York Times column"-- Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
The Countryman Press, an imprint of W.W. Norton & Company
Publication Date
[2024]
Physical Desc
xv, 240 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
Language
English
Description
In America, more than 20 percent of all food waste comes from residential kitchens. Here's how you can make a difference right now. The average family of four spends $1,500 a year on food that they don't eat. It's time to make better choices that can make your kitchen routines better for the planet, more manageable, and even more enjoyable. Not sure where to start or what to do? Kathryn Kellogg shows you how to plan and prep effectively. She provides...
18) Food
Author
Publisher
Heinemann Library
Publication Date
c2008
Physical Desc
32 p. : col. ill. ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Author
Publication Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Easy recipes, DIY projects, and other ideas for living a beautiful and low-waste life, from the expert behind @simply.living.well on Instagram"-- Provided by publisher.
For every area of your household, Watkins shows you how to eliminate wasteful packaging, harmful ingredients, and disposable items. Practical checklists outline easy swaps and sustainable upgrades for common household tools and products. Watkins also shares rituals, recipes, and...
Author
Publisher
Sourcebooks eXplore
Publication Date
2024.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 27 cm
Language
English
Description
What if everywhere you looked, you saw something to make? Instead of seeing something broken, you saw something to fix? Instead of seeing something to throw out, you saw something to give away? This is how Nelson Molina sees the world. A former employee for the New York City sanitation department, Nelson saved over 45,000 objects from the garbage to fix and show his community through his museum, Treasures in the Trash. Explore the hidden potential...