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The Sustainable(ish) Guide to Green Parenting

Author : Jen Gale

Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing

Page : 225 pages

File Size : 41,22 MB

Release : 2021-03-18

Category : Self-Help

ISBN : 1472984595

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'The most family friendly way to start doing your bit.' - The Sunday Times The must-have friendly green bible of accessible eco-tips for families. As a parent, getting out of the house with everyone wearing shoes (on a good day) can feel like you're winning, so adding 'being green' to the never-ending to-do list might feel like the thing to bring all your spinning plates crashing to the ground. If that's the case, then this is the book for you. Instead you'll find easy, do-able ideas and suggestions for you to pick and choose from, try out and adapt. Plus bucketfuls of encouragement as you explore what works for you and your family. No preaching. No judgement. No guilt.



Green Living: A Guide to Eco-Friendly Choices

Author : Genalin Jimenez

Publisher : Genalin Jimenez

Page : 162 pages

File Size : 45,72 MB

Release :

Category : Art

ISBN :

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In an era where environmental challenges are at the forefront of global concerns, "Green Living: A Guide to Eco-Friendly Choices" serves as an essential manual for individuals seeking to make a positive impact on the planet. This comprehensive guide explores practical strategies and thoughtful practices to help you transition to a more sustainable lifestyle, fostering a harmonious relationship with nature. Key Features: In-Depth Exploration of Sustainable Practices: Delve into the principles of eco-friendly living, covering everything from reducing your carbon footprint to adopting renewable energy solutions. Learn about waste reduction techniques, including composting, recycling, and upcycling, to minimize your environmental impact. Practical Tips for Everyday Changes: Discover actionable steps to conserve water, optimize energy use, and make mindful consumption choices that benefit both your wallet and the environment. Get inspired by sustainable diet tips, emphasizing plant-based options and local sourcing, to support a healthier planet and lifestyle. Eco-Friendly Home and Garden: Transform your living space with eco-friendly design ideas and sustainable materials, creating a home that is both beautiful and environmentally responsible. Start your own organic garden with expert advice on sustainable gardening practices, composting, and water conservation. Transportation and Community Engagement: Explore alternatives to fossil fuel-powered vehicles, including biking, walking, and public transit, to reduce your carbon footprint. Engage with your community through local environmental initiatives and advocacy, promoting sustainability on a broader scale. Long-Term Commitment and Resources: Encourage lifelong sustainability by fostering a mindset that recognizes the interconnectedness of our choices and their impact on the planet. Access a curated list of resources for further education and support, from books and online courses to community groups and non-profit organizations. "Green Living: A Guide to Eco-Friendly Choices" is more than just a book; it's a call to action. Whether you're a seasoned environmentalist or just beginning your journey towards sustainability, this guide offers valuable insights and practical advice to help you make eco-friendly choices every day. Join the movement towards a more sustainable future and make a lasting difference for generations to come.



Sustainable Fashion For Dummies

Author : Paula N. Mugabi

Publisher : John Wiley & Sons

Page : 279 pages

File Size : 42,90 MB

Release : 2023-04-25

Category : Self-Help

ISBN : 1119986222

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Ditch fast fashion and create a more sustainable wardrobe Want to learn how to make more ethical fashion choices? Sustainable Fashion For Dummies will teach you how to pick up new habits that align with a more sustainable future. The rise of fast fashion in recent years has contributed to unsafe work environments, unfair wages, and toxic pollution. With sustainable fashion, you can have groovy clothing and accessories that are produced in an ecologically and socially responsible manner, using quality products and long-lasting materials. You don’t have to sacrifice your natural fashion sense—the sustainable fashion movement is responsible for some of the most exciting new trends. Pick up this easy-to-read handbook for practical tips and strategies on making more environmentally friendly fashion choices. Get started on your sustainable fashion journey Discover inexpensive options for making more eco-friendly fashion choices Make the most of what's already in your closet Master the art of thrift shopping Let this Dummies guide be your guru as you start making socially and environmentally friendly fashion choices and becoming more thoughtful about what you purchase (or don’t purchase).



A Stylish Guide to Classic Sewing

Author : Sarah Gunn

Publisher : C&T Publishing Inc

Page : 200 pages

File Size : 41,96 MB

Release : 2019-11-08

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 1617458732

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The authors of The Tunic Bible craft a “clever guide to the DIY creation of tried and true staples of a woman’s wardrobe . . . truly inspiring” (Publishers Weekly). Discover the secrets to sewing a stylish wardrobe with staying power! This spirited guide walks you through thirty timeless garments to make for yourself, including a must-have button-up shirt, tailored trousers, a flattering A-line dress, and the indispensable modern classic pencil skirt. With a conversational narrative, the authors have created an engaging, informative guide to sewing by tracing the origins of each garment, along with styling and sewing tips, charming fashion illustrations, and a modeled photo gallery. Pencil skirt pattern and instructions included! “This delightfully illustrated book featuring a conversational narrative chronicles 30 beloved classic silhouettes that lie at the core of women’s wardrobes . . . Each garment chapter laced with fascinating facts and trivia tidbits gives new meaning to why we wear what we wear . . . [a] keen guide to creating a fresh collection of timeless garments.” —Elysian “It should be inspirational to those just beginning to sew for themselves as well as those who just aspire to it! . . . With this book in hand, you will both sew and dress with confidence and style.” —Fifty Dresses “This book is so well-written and the illustrations are amazing.” —Girls in the Garden



Sewing For Beginner: Sewing Guide For Beginners

Author : Mary Hunziger

Publisher : Speedy Publishing LLC

Page : 256 pages

File Size : 31,88 MB

Release : 2014-08-24

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 1635019508

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Mary Hunziger has written a series of best-selling sewing, quilting, knitting and crafting books. Sewing Craft Books: Sewing Reference & Guide to Learn How To Sew is the perfect introduction to sewing for beginners. You will get access to her 3 awesome sewing tutorials for beginners that include 300+ sewing resources + even more sewing nuggets that are included in the interactive sewing guide that is included, too. These 300+ sewing resources include places to research and sell your DIY sewing items beyond Etsy, Dawanda, Pinterest. This is how the sewing and crafting elite is doing it and inside you will find these secret resources so that you can benefit from this knowledge, too! Based on the techniques and instructions that you will find in this sewing compilation, you can quickly, easily and effortlessly learn to sew on a basic level. You will learn basic sewing stitches, patterns and techniques in order to be able to create your very first successful sewing project on your own and without visiting an expensive sewing training course that is way too expensive and that takes too much time out of your day. If you are a busy person and want to learn to sew your own sewing projects you only need the basic sewing instructions that you will find inside plus you'll find tons of resources that will help you turn this into a business if you decide you want to turn your passion into profits. Inside you'll find: * Easy to follow instructions and illustrations * Fun and simple beginner projects to get started with * Basic selection of sewing stitches and sewing skills * Perfect introduction for absolute beginners of all ages * Includes 300+ Sewing Resources Beyond Etsy * Interactive Sewing Guide Lots more...



Eco-Chic: A Guide to Stylish Upcycling and Repurposing DIY Projects

Author : Catricia L Roberson

Publisher : Catricia L. Roberson

Page : 127 pages

File Size : 22,3 MB

Release : 2023-12-26

Category : Self-Help

ISBN :

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Dive into the world of sustainable style with Eco-Chic: A Guide to Stylish Upcycling and Repurposing DIY Projects. This book is your passport to a fashion-forward, eco-conscious lifestyle. Uncover the secrets of turning ordinary items into chic treasures, embracing the art of upcycling. From runway-inspired clothing to trendy home decor, redefine your style and contribute to a greener planet. Elevate your creativity, reduce your environmental footprint, and step into the realm of Eco-Chic—a guide that transforms fashion into a force for positive change.



Sustainable Fashion

Author : Jennifer Farley Gordon

Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing

Page : 274 pages

File Size : 11,82 MB

Release : 2014-11-30

Category : Design

ISBN : 085785187X

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Sustainable Fashion provides a unique and accessible overview of fashion ethics and sustainability issues of the past, present and future. This book is the first to situate today's eco-fashion movement in its multifaceted historical context, investigating the relationship between fashion and the environment as far back as the early nineteenth century. Employing an expanded definition of sustainability that also considers ethical issues, Farley Gordon and Hill explore each stage of the fashion production cycle, from the cultivation of raw fibers to the shipment of the finished garment. Structured thematically, each of the six chapters is dedicated to the discussion of one major issue, from recycling and repurposing to labor practices and the treatment of animals. Including interviews with eco-fashion designers, Sustainable Fashion will appeal to students and scholars of fashion, as well as students of design, history and cultural studies.



Sustainable Wardrobe

Author : Sophie Benson

Publisher : White Lion Publishing

Page : 162 pages

File Size : 27,53 MB

Release : 2023-09-07

Category : House & Home

ISBN : 0711262381

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Sustainable Wardrobe gives you everything you need to cultivate a more sustainable, ethical and planet-friendly wardrobe that is still easy, accessible and affordable! Statistics show that how we are consuming, maintaining and discarding our clothing is having a devastating effect on the planet. There are problems with every part of the cycle and they won't be fixed overnight. So what can we actually do to make a difference? The answer is that if we all take small steps to improve our habits, it would collectively result in a big change, and this book teaches us exactly how to do this! Sophie Benson, a journalist specialising in sustainable fashion, will guide you through – breaking down the issues and explaining how we can mitigate them at home: from the clothes we purchase, to the way we care for them, to how we dispose of them. With easy tutorials to follow (how to read a label and have a conscious closet clear out, upcycling hacks, how to darn socks and how to care for your jeans), Sophie will show you that small changes in habit can result in a more sustainable, eco-friendly wardrobe without breaking the bank.



Radical Sewing

Author : Kate Weiss

Publisher : Microcosm Publishing

Page : 233 pages

File Size : 46,99 MB

Release : 2021-10-05

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 1648410510

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Radical Sewing is a guide for learning how to make your own clothes. Kate introduces you to the basics and best practices of garment sewing for yourself at home, as well as advice and info on things you wouldn’t even know to ask about sewing. Topics include hand sewing, picking out a sewing machine, adding pockets to anything, sewing a button so it stays on, altering your clothes to fit your unique body, and so much more! Regardless of your sewing experience, gender, or body type, this illustrated guide will empower you to make your wardrobe your own. With loads of encouragement to try things out, all you’ll need to do is experiment and break the rules to create the clothes and outfits that you want to wear.



America Goes Green [3 volumes]

Author : Kim Kennedy White

Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Page : 1660 pages

File Size : 34,17 MB

Release : 2012-11-12

Category : Nature

ISBN :

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This three-volume encyclopedia explores the evolution of green ideology and eco-friendly practices in contemporary American culture, ranging from the creation of regional and national guidelines for green living to the publication of an increasing number of environmental blogs written from the layperson's perspective. Evidence of humanity's detrimental impact on the environment is mounting. As Americans, we are confronted daily with news stories, blogs, and social media commentary about the necessity of practicing green behaviors to offset environmental damage. This essential reference is a fascinating review of the issues surrounding green living, including the impact of this lifestyle on Americans' time and money, the information needed to adhere to green principles in the 21st century, and case studies and examples of successful implementation. America Goes Green: An Encyclopedia of Eco-Friendly Culture in the United States examines this gripping topic through 3 volumes organized by A–Z entries across 11 themes; state-by-state essays grouped by region; and references including primary source documents, bibliography, glossary, and green resources. This timely encyclopedia explores the development of an eco-friendly culture in America, and entries present the debates, viewpoints, and challenges of green living.