The Environment Equation: 100 Factors That Can Add to or Subract From Your Total Carbon Footprint [Paperback]

Alex Shimo (Author), Christopher J Maron (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 2008

Americans currently make up 5% of the world's population, yet create 50% of the world's waste. But what if there were a way that we could eliminate some of that waste, and the other harmful effects we have on the environment? There is. This full color guide uses pluses and minuses to calculate the damage we do when we make poor choices - and the good we do when we make green choices. You will add and subtract from the size of your carbon footprint, measured in pounds of carbon dioxide.

• Take shorter showers-subtract 340 lbs
• Unplug appliances-subtract 800 lbs
• Don't weatherize properly-add 800 lbs

This is a green manifesto that anyone can live by. Delivered in a fun, readable way, it's perfect for those who care about issues such as global warming, pollution, and sustainability. After adding and subtracting your way through the book, you will be inspired to live green every day in every way.

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About the Author

Julian Rollins is an award-winning writer, editor, and reporter specializing in the environment and natural sciences. He contributes regularly to The Daily Telegraph and is an editorial consultant for the Environment Agency, the leading public organization for protecting and improving the environment in England and Wales.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Adams Media (April 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1598698141
• ISBN-13: 978-1598698145
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 5.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,269,936 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #47 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Outdoors & Nature > Environment > Conservation

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5.0 out of 5 stars carbon footprint, August 5, 2011

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This review is from: The Environment Equation: 100 Factors That Can Add to or Subract From Your Total Carbon Footprint (Paperback)

Wonderful small book that rates 100 factors that add to or reduce your carbon footprint. Fun and fullof surprises. Excellent short explanations.

1.0 out of 5 stars A waste., July 9, 2011

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This review is from: The Environment Equation: 100 Factors That Can Add to or Subract From Your Total Carbon Footprint (Paperback)

A very useless bathroom book. I was hoping for more insight into a school proejct I was doing on global warming. Unfortunately, this book did not provide me with any useful information.

5.0 out of 5 stars A very interesting wake-up call, November 4, 2010

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This review is from: The Environment Equation: 100 Factors That Can Add to or Subract From Your Total Carbon Footprint (Paperback)

I purchased the book thinking I would learn a few more ways to reduce my carbon footprint.
To my surprise, I learned so much more. Although I realized I was doing what I feel is my share, I realized I could do so much more. And it was little things like, unplugging completely, changing filters at home and in the car more often, and reducing my driving, and taking my name off of junk mail lists. I thank the people who published this amazing little nugget of a book. Hey, I even got the kids on board!
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