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Collins Save Cash and Save the Planet

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I was disappointed by this book and felt it didn't quite live up to its title. There are many excellent ideas on ways to be environmentally friendly, but a lot of the time I felt the "save cash" theme was tenuous or got lost altogether. For example, the author's calculation that it's cheaper to get the train to Paris than fly assumes that you live in central London (just where the train happens to leave from) and ignores the existence of budget airlines. Occasionally, the tips didn't have much to do with the environment either, such as never letting your pet sleep on your bed. There's some good stuff on healthy living, but that's not the reason I bought this book.

Save Cash and Save the Planet is a worthwhile read for anyone who's concerned about the environment. If it's the cash aspect that appeals to you more, then save yours and don't buy this book. Many of the best tips - those which genuinely do save you money as well as being good for the environment - are available for free on the Friends of the Earth website.

I'm not necessarily a gung-ho environmentalist, but I do believe we should do what we can as far as sustainable living. Some things seem so expensive! However, the authors' suggestions range from free, easy-to-implement habits to more expensive implementations that we should keep in mind for long-term, future projects. Even for those outside the UK, it's very helpful!