Global warming, greenhouse gases, climate change…often the magnitude of the environmental challenges we face can leave us feeling powerless – but we’re not. In True Green: 100 Everyday Ways You can Contribute to a Healthier Planet, Kim McKay and Jenny Bonnin, part of the Clean Up Australia and Clean Up the World team, suggest 100 small ways in which you can make a big difference, at home, in the garden, at work, while travelling or in your community.
Practical, positive and easy-to-use, this essential reference shows how making simple changes in your everyday life can contribute to a healthier planet. Don’t just be true blue – be true green.
What people are saying about True Green:
‘Every Australian household, and our environment, will benefit from this essential, practical guide’
Tim Flannery
Author , The Weather Makers
‘I think this book is great. It’s to the point and practical, with nothing airy-fairy. Three cheers from me!’
Shannon Lush
Bestselling co-author of Spotless
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Where you can buy True Green:
Australia
ABC Shops, ABC Centres, and wherever good books are sold.
If you can’t find True Green in your favourite bookstore, tell us and we’ll let them know.
Online
Australia - Order here at the ABC Shop Online
United States - Order here at the National Geographic online store
International
New Zealand - find True Green in all good bookshops
True Green was launched in the United States by National Geographic Books in April 2007. Coinciding with Earth Day, the launch of the American edition of True Green provided the opportunity for 300 million more people with easy to follow tips to reduce their carbon footprint! The US edition includes an up-to-date list of further US websites for more information.
We aim to publish True Green in other international markets soon. Check back for updates.
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Sample pages
Below is a selection of tips from each of the six chapters of True Green.
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