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Sustainability your way, at your pace! Sustainability expert and instructor Dee Davis shares how anyone can live a more sustainable life. With an art for storytelling and making the complex simple, Dee's principles are sprinkled with humor and realism, making sustainability in and around the home attainable for everyone! From beginner to advanced, set your own pace as you discover: Simple ways to avoid, reuse, repurpose, compost, and recycle Chemical-free alternatives for the home and yard (your furry friends will thank you!) How to harness the power of the sun to cook delicious meals, no solar panels required Zero-waste entertaining and doomsday prepping How to create a successful compost, even if you are busy! And much more! Early praise for Self-Paced Sustainability: ""This is the type of book that makes you a better person after reading it."" - Michelle Shadpour, PE ""I recommend her book to every parent interested in a chemical-free home!"" - Emily Rooney, Mother of two ""(the book) is well researched and the narrative was so engaging, that it was like you and I discussing the subject over a cup of tea or a glass of wine!"" - Diane Antelline I absolutely love this book! The practical tips in each chapter are clear and actionable-easy to follow and start using right away. - Frank Shadpour, PE Dee M. Davis is an author, entrepreneur, project manager, certified sustainability expert and instructor. With over 25 years' experience in construction, engineering, leadership, sustainability and professional education, Dee brings simplicity to her instruction and authorship. Owner of Davis Consulting Management Group and Yellowstone Professional Education, she brings sustainability into every aspect of her businesses. Dee is a great storyteller of her own experiences, wisdom, and challenges. She uses these stories to create powerful meaning in her books, presentations and training.

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""The author's genuine passion for environmental stewardship shines through every page, making complex topics understandable and genuinely interesting. By focusing on progress over perfection, this book empowers readers to take meaningful steps toward a more sustainable lifestyle, one choice at a time."" - Brian Traichel, Founder, My Target Client, Inc. ""It was a joy to tag along on Dee Davis's sustainability journey in Self Paced Sustainability. As someone who grew up in the suburbs without acreage, pets, or a food garden, I was captivated by Dee's stories, perseverance, wisdom and of course, practicality. This book made me smile and reminds us that even our smallest efforts at a more sustainable lifestyle will collectively make a big difference in our world."" - Ellen Kappes, The Center for Sustainable Energy ""Dee's down to earth approach is refreshing, with her technical understanding of sustainability and life experience she is ready to explore what we can all do to make a difference."" - Walt Kanzler, UC San Diego ""Dee has done an excellent job showing how you can make a difference one small step at a time... Being more mindful of what we do daily doesn't mean we have to forgo our lifestyle it only means we carefully consider our impact before you act. Dee has nailed it and trust me you'll feel better for taking the first step."" - RADM (Ret) Len Herring, USN, Sustainability Advocate

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Author, Consultant, Subject Matter Expert, and Educator are but a few of the arenas in which Dee brings her sustainability knowledge and expertise. Sustainability has been at the forefront of Dee's life since the beginning and has blossomed throughout her life in unexpected ways over the years. She is passionate about reducing waste, and conserving resources, and living in concert with the natural world. Dee has earned numerous certifications as a leader in energy management, environmental design and construction, sustainable behavior, composting, and conservation. She shares her knowledge as an instructor, coach, author and consultant with people across the US and around the world, specializing in making even the most complicated topics simple. Dee is also the author of the children's book series, Mara Meets, releasing the first book in the series, Mara Meets Sandra's Sweet Rolls, in 2024 with several more in the works. She is the owner of Davis Consulting Management Group and Yellowstone Professional Education. Dee has lived in various states across the US and currently resides in Colorado.

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