Green, Greener, Greenest: A Practical Guide to Making Eco-Smart Choices a Part of Your Life | 
| Author: Lori Bongiorno
Creator: Frances Beinecke
Publisher: Perigee Trade
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  6 reviews
Sales Rank: 12178
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 336
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.5 x 0.9
ISBN: 0399534032
Dewey Decimal Number: 333.72
EAN: 9780399534034
ASIN: 0399534032
Publication Date: March 25, 2008
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Condition: remainder mark
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Product Description
How green can you be?
Green: Drive the speed limit
Greener: Drive a fuel-efficient car
Greenest: Bike or walk
The perfect guide to help readers decide how to best spend their time and money to protect the environment, Green, Greener, Greenest offers flexible tips for everyday living, all categorized as "green," "greener," and "greenest." Cutting through the labeling and the hype, it helps readers choose the advice that fits their schedule, their budget, and their interests, with the understanding that there's never one "right way" to make a difference. This indispensable resource will grow with readers-whether a novice in green living or a veteran environmentalist-as their interests and needs change over time.
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 Not all of her opinions are balanced May 6, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
While I found this book to be interesting, and some areas quite enlightening, other areas were very disappointing.
Do a little research before you take her advice on food. Many of her 'resources' are known activist groups with their own agendas. For instance, while she does her best to discourage anyone from choosing irradiated foods siting information from The Center for Food Safety, she neglects to mention that the process has been approved in over 40 countries, has been used on food for over 50 years, and has the potential to virtually eliminate many life-threatening outbreaks of foodborne illnesses. She also makes a cancer link to milk from cows that have received rbst - that link has not been proven.
So don't avoid the book, just read certain portions with some skepticism and do more research on your own. You are your own best advocate.
 Sustainability - Make A Difference April 29, 2008
A very fine resource for going GREEN. I've incorporated many of the practical energy efficient ideas into our city lifestyle hoping our family can (in our own little way) help the planet. I've bought several copies for friends who are choosing to do the same. Global warming is here folks.
Green et al. April 13, 2008
The author provides some excellent ideas aimed at preserving
the environment. Some of these are as follows:
o formaldehyde free fiberglass
o washable area rugs
o replaceable carpet tiles to reduce waste in replacement
o dehumidifiers to reduce molds
o low-flow showerheads
o waterbourne polyurethane floor finishes
The authors have done a considerable amount of research
in presenting readers with practical and affordable
earth-friendly products and processes for business and
personal use. The book would be helpful for a wide
group of consumers and users in every industry.
Real Ways to Make a Real Difference April 10, 2008
Just in time for Earth Day! My family and I made some Earth Day 2008 resolutions, and after discovering this book, we now know how to make good on them. This is cover-to-cover full with great, practical information and green choices. It covers a wide spectrum of topics and issues, making it the kind of reference book we'll be able to go back to for years.
Highly recommended!
researched well--a must have resource March 30, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Bongiorno has done an exhaustive job researching a guide that will make our homes and lives allot greener.
This is the perfect gift for all our friends struggling with their green choices.
Fred Miggins
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