Franklin-Wallis, Oliver
Summary: Outlining the inequitable ways in which the world disposes of trash and sharing the stories of those affected, the author recounts his time climbing mountains of refuse with "waste pickers," who make a living gathering recyclables from a Delhi landfill, and describes the work of an environmental scientist who oversees the site of a former Oklahoma town abandoned after toxic byproducts from...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Hachette Books 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 363.72 FRAMannarino, Melanie
Summary: "A practical guide on how to go "almost zero waste," featuring 100 tips on how to reduce waste in your everyday life, at home, and in your community"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Tiller Press 2020
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 640.28 MANBarrette, Laurie
Summary: "Minimal: For Simple and Sustainable Living offers readers inspiration and tools to embrace simple living and create meaningful, lasting change in their lives. From advice on home decorating and decluttering, easy-to-follow recipes for making your own cosmetics and cleaning products, and tips for shopping sustainably, composting, and restoring old furniture, Minimal provides a host of small but...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Ambrosia 2021
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1 available in Adult, Call number: 640.28 BARRitchie, Scot
Summary: "In the seventh book in the Exploring Our Community series, the five friends learn all about how to reduce plastic pollution. It's Nick's birthday, and he wants to celebrate by challenging his friends to a No Plastics Day. While going a whole day without using single-use plastic, the five friends learn about how much plastic surrounds us in our daily lives; the garbage patch gyres in the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kids Can Press 2019
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Summary: Every kid can be a superhero, fighting plastic waste at home, at school, and in their community. This engaging guide is chockfull of facts, vibrant art, graphics, and #2minutesuperhero missions-- practical ways to take action now. Some ideas may spring to mind right away, such as picking up trash. Others are surprising, such as learning to cook with fresh ingredients or mending clothes. Readers...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Candlewick Press 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 363.738 DORFullerton, Alma
Summary: When she sees a beached whale that has starved to death after ingesting plastic, a young girl named Isley is inspired to adopt a plastic-free lifestyle, encouraging her family to join her. When people start falling back into old habits, Isley builds a plastic sculpture of a whale that inspires lasting change.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Pajama Press 2021
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE FULLombardo, Jennifer
Summary: "Plastic bags are being banned in many places, but is this the right thing to do? Readers will be able to answer this question for themselves in an informed way after they explore the environmental, economic, and legal sides to the debate surrounding plastic bag bans. The enlightening main text is presented alongside full-color photographs, and a detailed graphic organizer allows readers to...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kidhaven Publishing 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 363.7 LOMHarris, Sandra Ann
Summary: "If you've heard of the plastic-free lifestyle, but think you don't have time for it in your busy life, prepare to be delightfully wrong. Say Goodby to Plastic show you how, whether you're seeking to knock plastic out of your life or just try out a few novel eco-hacks, you'll learn how to go joyfully plastic-free in the kitchen, bathroom, office, dining room and more." -- Back cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Hatherleigh 2020
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 640.28 HARKellogg, Kathryn
Summary: We all know how important it is to reduce our environmental footprint, but it can be daunting to know where to begin. Enter Kathryn Kellogg, who can fit all her trash from the past two years into a 16-ounce mason jar. How? She starts by saying "no" to straws and grocery bags, and "yes" to a reusable water bottle and compostable dish scrubbers. In 101 Ways to Go Zero Waste, Kellogg shares these...
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Publisher / Publication Date: The Countryman Press, a division of W.W. Norton & Company 2019
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 640.28 KELSzaky, Tom.
Summary: "In this fun, pop culture exploration, two ecological entrepreneurs examine the materials we use in our daily lives, show how they impact the environment, and provide project ideas--from recycling to upcycling and more--to lessen our impact and protect our world. Jam-packed with information, more than 200 photographs and illustrations, and approximately twenty DIY projects, this engaging,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: HarperDesign, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers 2015
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 640 SZABlack, David S.
Summary: This clever how-to handbook is the first step to living off the grid.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Skyhorse Pub. 2008
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 640 BLABergen, Lara
Summary: Introduces the importance of recycling and reusing materials instead of discarding them, and suggest some new uses for commonly discarded items through illustrations and lift-the-flap pages. On board pages.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little Simon 2009
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Summary: Where does all the garbage go and why is it important to cut back on waste? Discover why waste is creating problems for Earth and how you can help reduce, reuse, and recycle now. Includes step-by-step ideas for taking action, different points of view, an up-close look at relevant careers, and more.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2014
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J Ecology FloundersMcCallum, Will
Summary: "An accessible guide to the changes we can all make--small and large--to rid our lives of disposable plastic and clean up the world's oceans. It takes 450 years for a plastic bottle to fully biodegrade, and there are around 12.7 million tons of plastic entering the ocean each year. At our current pace, in the year 2050 there could be more plastic in the oceans than fish, by weight. These are...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Books 2019
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2 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 363.738 MCCSchaub, Eve O.
Summary: "In this book Eve O. Schaub, humorist and stunt memoirist extraordinaire, tackles her most difficult challenge to date: garbage. Convincing her husband and two daughters to go along with her, Schaub attempts the seemingly impossible: living in the modern world without creating any trash at all. For an entire year. And- as it turns out- during a pandemic. In the process, Schaub learns some...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Skyhorse Publishing 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 SCHAUB, EVE O. SCHAllen, Brigette
Summary: "Every year, the world produces more than 300 million tons of plastic. These products will never break down and will endlessly pollute our oceans, air, land, and food chain. But the good news is that there are many steps, small and large, we can take to change our plastic-using habits. This illustrated book offers more than 100 suggestions in an accessible visual and gifty package. The...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Artisan Books 2020
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 640.28 ALLHartman, Ben
Summary: To many people today, using the words factory and farm in the same sentence is nothing short of sacrilege. In many cases, though, the same sound business practices apply whether you are producing cars or carrots. Author Ben Hartman and other young farmers are increasingly finding that incorporating the best new ideas from business into their farming can drastically cut their wastes and increase...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Chelsea Green Publishing 2015
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Summary: You are busy. You don’t have the time needed to sort through the overwhelming and difficult to understand information about the environmental and personal impacts of the products you bring into your home. One Shade Greener at Home gives you a roadmap of simple and actionable ideas you can start to implement today. Brands (United States focused) are referenced for products throughout your home...
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Publisher / Publication Date: One Shade Greener Publishing 0000
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 304.2 SULLa Manna, Max
Summary: A social media star chef teaches how to harness the power of plants through simple and flavorful recipes that help fight food waste, providing practical ideas for using up the whole vegetable, transforming leftovers, and storing food to maximize freshness.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rodale 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 641.56362 LA MHumes, Edward
Summary: "What happens to our trash? Why are our oceans filling with plastic? Do we really waste 40 percent of our food 65 percent of our energy? Waste is truly our biggest problem, and solving our inherent trashiness can fix our economy, our energy costs, our traffic jams, and help slow climate change--all while making us healthier, happier and more prosperous. This story-driven and in-depth...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Avery, an imprint of Penguin Random House 2024
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Summary: Embrace zero waste living with this collection of sustainable gift wrap solutions including furoshiki, the traditional Japanese technique of fabric knotting. What could be nicer than receiving a present AND the beautiful scarf it's wrapped in! Whether you use a vintage silk scarf or create your own fabric with patchwork, piecing and dyeing techniques, or reuse unwanted items to make quirky gift...
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Publisher / Publication Date: David & Charles 2020
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 745.5491 LEEWatkins, Julia
Summary: "Easy recipes, DIY projects, and other ideas for living a beautiful and low-waste life, from the expert behind @simply.living.well on Instagram"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt 2020