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The Sustainable(ish) Living Guide

Everything you need to know to make small changes that make a big difference
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The Sustainable(ish) Living Guide by Jen Gale offers practical advice for incorporating sustainability into everyday life. It breaks down eco-friendly changes into manageable steps, making it accessible even for those just beginning their eco-conscious journey. The book aims to empower readers to contribute to a more sustainable world without feeling overwhelmed.
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You might like this book if you're looking to make eco-friendly changes in your daily life without feeling overwhelmed. It's perfect for those interested in practical, down-to-earth advice on living more sustainably and is ideal if you're seeking a balanced approach to environmental responsibility. Whether you're a seasoned environmentalist or a curious beginner, this guide provides inspiration and manageable tips to help you reduce your impact on the planet.

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Easy, do-able, down to earth ideas and suggestions for everyone to help save the planet.

Easy, do-able, down to earth ideas and suggestions for everyone to help save the planet.

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Easy, do-able, down to earth ideas and suggestions for everyone to help save the planet.

If you want to save the planet, but your to-do list is already pretty long and remembering your reusable coffee cup feels like a Herculean task, then this is the book for you. Covering every aspect of our lives—from the stuff we buy and the food we eat to how we travel, work, and celebrate—The Sustainable(ish) Living Guide provides stacks of practical, down-to-earth ideas to slot into your daily life, alongside a gentle kick up the butt to put your newfound knowledge into action.

Practical tips include unsubscribing from all the tempting emails that drop into your inbox with details of the newest clothing range or the latest sale, and keeping a mug next to your kettle to work out how much water you actually need to boil each time. Overfilling kettles costs British households £68 million on energy bills each year.

Find out how to fit sustainable living into your life in a way that works for you. Change your impact without radically changing your life and figure out the small steps you can make that will add up to make a big difference (halo not included).

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The Sustainable(ish) Living Guide by Jen Gale is praised for its non-judgemental, fun, and inspiring approach to sustainable living. It offers practical tips and advice that make it accessible for anyone feeling climate anxiety, making sustainable practices easy to incorporate into everyday life. The book is noted for being particularly family-friendly, with clear guidelines on saving money and reducing waste, making sustainability attainable for all.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781472969125

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 January 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Green Tree

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 232.0mm

Weight: 462g

Pages: 304

About the Author

Jen Gale is an ordinary, knackered mum of two whose life changed when she dragged and cajoled the family into a year buying nothing new. That year changed not only what she buys, but also how she sees her place in the world. Jen recognized the power that we all have as individuals to make a difference to the things we care about, simply through getting informed about the impact of our daily choices, and figuring out easy swaps and changes. The family are still (just about) talking to her and they live in Wiltshire where Jen writes and podcasts about all things Sustainable(ish).

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