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28 Must-Read Books That Will Forever Change How You See the World

Sarah Irani, EcoSalon. November 24, 2010.

Now if all these books were printed on tree-free paper with soy-based ink, we'd be another step towards true sustainability. Otherwise, the audio or e-book will suffice.

Cleaning Without Chemicals: Recipes for a Toxic-Free Home

Tara Rae Miner, AlterNet. November 23, 2010.

The average American uses about 25 gallons of hazardous chemical products in his or her home -- the majority coming from cleaning products. We can change that.

Flying Is One of the Worst Things You Can Do for the Environment -- So Why Do So Many Well-Intentioned Folks Do It?

Joseph Nevins, AlterNet. November 1, 2010.

Flying is the single most ecologically costly act of individual consumption. Can we kick the habit, or at least cut back?

More Space, Less Government and True Independence -- Wouldn't You Go Off the Grid for That?

Nick Rosen, Penguin Books. October 20, 2010.

Whether they're right-wing survivalists, environmentalists or foreclosure victims, these folks are united by one thing: The grid, and everything it represents, has let them down.

Make Your Resolutions for 2009 Green

Make Your Resolutions for 2009 Green

Jessica Jensen, Huffington Post. January 2, 2009.

Here are some resolutions for those just getting started with eco-friendly living, as well as some more challenging ones for you "Green Jedi."

What Does the NY Times Have Against Local Food and Green Living?

Kerry Trueman, Eating Liberally. August 13, 2008.

A handful of Times writers seem to be intent on undoing all the strides Americans are making to live greener.

What's the Best Way to Be Earth-Friendly? Meet the Guy with the Answers

Bob Schildgen, Sierra Club Books. June 16, 2008.

Mr. Green -- the Sierra Club green living guru has a new book that may be have the answers you've been looking for.

The Funniest 'Green' Book You'll Read

Tara Lohan, AlterNet. January 14, 2008.

Finally a book about greening your life that will make you laugh.

Home-Front Ecology: What Our Grandparents Can Teach Us About Saving the World

Mike Davis, Sierra Magazine. July 10, 2007.

The World War II home front was the most important and broadly participatory green experiment in U.S. history. Is it a model we should use today?

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