50 Simple Things You Can Do to Save the Earth

by Earthworks Group

Paperback, 1989

Status

Available

Call number

363.70525

Collection

Publication

Bathroom Readers Pr (1989), Edition: 1st, 96 pages

Description

Together, We Can Make a Difference Today's environmental problems may seem too overwhelming for one person to tackle . . . but you don't have to do it alone. Now you have partners--50 of them. 50 Simple Things You Can Do to Save the Earth, the revolutionary 1990 bestseller, is back in a completely revised, updated edition . . . and it's just as innovative and groundbreaking as the original. The authors have teamed up with 50 of America's top environmental groups, including The Natural Resources Defense Council, the National Wildlife Federation, and Rainforest Action Network. Each group has chosen one issue and provided a simple, step-by-step program that will empower you and your family to become citizen activists in the fight to save the Earth. It's easy to get started. Just pick one! Fight global warming "one city at a time" with the Sierra Club's Cool Cities Campaign Roll up your sleeves and save an endangered species with the Wilderness Society Protect coral reefs and create a marine reserve with Seacology Get your congregation excited about protecting God's creations with Interfaith Power and Light Invite songbirds into your neighborhood with the National Audubon Society All it takes is a little effort. When we work together, we can work miracles! Get started now!… (more)

User reviews

LibraryThing member aliaschase
this book is full of easy, practical suggestions to implement everyday... but is overwhelmingly centered around the notion that individual action will change systemic societal issues, and doesn't seem to acknowledge that these issues are rooted in industrial technology and a civilization that's
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based on persistent disrespect of the earth. however, when viewed as simply small steps to be taking while working towards a larger liberation, the tips are great and easy to apply.
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LibraryThing member wareagle78
Interesting, easy to read and implement ideas to save the planet..
LibraryThing member RobertOK
This edition is now outdated to the point where it is almost quaint but that shouldn't take away from the profound impact it had it the 1990s. Recycling was not yet popular, water conservation was unheard of and laundry soap still contained phosphates. This little guide provided small steps
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consumers could make in their daily habits that actually moved the needle in helping the environment. Yes, of course, there's much to be done. But it would have been a lot worse today without the grassroots movements ordinary people used to change purchasing habits, make companies produce cleaner products and force municipalities to conserve resources.
It's nice to be reminded of the power we citizens can wield, plus the book includes some tips on larger-scale projects that are still needed today. It's worth keeping around.
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Language

Original language

English

Physical description

96 p.; 8.25 inches

ISBN

0929634063 / 9780929634067
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