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OverviewOne family's revolt against everyday pollution When a ripped beanbag sent thousands of tiny polystyrene balls flying through her garden, Kate Hughes made a decisive break with the throwaway society. The English journalist greened every aspect of her family's life. She and her husband ditched plastic and shunned supermarkets. They cooked all meals from scratch and made their own cleaning agents. They bought second-hand clothes and washed them naturally. Reaching deeper, they switched to renewable power, pulled their savings out of dirty banks, and ran an electric car. They and their two children are now going beyond the 'zero waste' goal of avoiding sending anything to landfill. Told with refreshing humility and humour, this is the inspiring story of an ordinary family who rebelled against the waste of a lifestyle wrapped in plastic. Packed with handy tips, it reveals much about what makes a fulfilling modern family - and how readers can empower themselves to preserve the climate, forests and seas. And, revealingly, how that can lead to a more relaxing life. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Kate HughesPublisher: Canbury Press Imprint: Canbury Press Dimensions: Width: 12.90cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 19.80cm Weight: 0.246kg ISBN: 9781912454693ISBN 10: 1912454696 Pages: 256 Publication Date: 31 March 2022 Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , General , Tertiary & Higher Education Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of Contents1. The Eye Opener 2. Unravelling a Lifetime’s Training 3. Assume Nothing 4. Down the Drain 5. Wardrobe Malfunction 6. Loving the Preloved 7. Generation Fear 8. Throw Away Tradition 9. Seeing It All 10. Widening the Net 11. Green Energy 12. A Bit More Zero 13. Ghost in the Machine 14. Follow the Money 15. Meeting Ourselves Coming Back 16. House on Fire Top 10 Ways to Lower Your Impact Acknowledgements Sources of Information More Reading ReferencesReviewsAuthor InformationKate Hughes is a national newspaper journalist and columnist. She is Money Editor for Independent.co.uk, for whom she also writes about sustainability. She is a commentator on BBC radio. She lives with her husband David and their two children in Somerset, England. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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