The Armchair Environmentalist
The Armchair Environmentalist by Karen Christensen is a nice little book I picked up a few months ago.
It describes itself as a...
..and, I guess it is. The focus is on reducing our use of water & energy and creating a healthier environment at work and home. I really enjoyed the format of the book and the simple, easy-to-do tips. This the 3-minute-a-day concept. The book shows that a little change can make a big difference.
Most topics are covered albeit briefly. A good discussion of composting toilets is conspicuously absent.
Pick up a copy, printed on 100% recycled paper (of course!), for yourself or a friend. Might make a good holiday gift to get family and friends into eco-nice habits.
It describes itself as a...
3-minute-a-day action plan to save the world
..and, I guess it is. The focus is on reducing our use of water & energy and creating a healthier environment at work and home. I really enjoyed the format of the book and the simple, easy-to-do tips. This the 3-minute-a-day concept. The book shows that a little change can make a big difference.
Most topics are covered albeit briefly. A good discussion of composting toilets is conspicuously absent.
Pick up a copy, printed on 100% recycled paper (of course!), for yourself or a friend. Might make a good holiday gift to get family and friends into eco-nice habits.
3 Comments. Add your comments!
Not really a comment on the article, but great looking site, great content, glad to have found you!
Would be nice to see the personalities behind the posts.
I'm gonna hit subscribe now.
By Jonathan, at 5:52 PM, September 23, 2005
Thanks for the comments, Jonathan. Maybe one day we'll do a little blurb about ourselves.
By Scott, at 8:28 PM, September 23, 2005
I received this book as a gift from Greenthinker Scott (thanks Scott!).
I totally agree - it is an easy read and a great read. It put a lot of things in perspective for me; and has proven very valuable in helping me make my home more energy efficient and environmentally sensitive in little, simple steps.
By Nathan, at 8:41 AM, September 26, 2005
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