Generation Green: The Ultimate Teen Guide to Living an Eco-Friendly Life (Paperback)

by Linda Sivertsen (Author), Tosh Sivertsen (Author)
Key Phrases: greener schools, green wheels, green begins, United States, Environmental Protection Agency, New York (more...)

Editorial Reviews

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"Every generation thinks they want to change the world. If the latest generation is serious about it, Tosh and Linda provide the blueprint. This book is deep and yet fun and smart and filled with great tips, facts, stories, and interviews. Every school needs to have Generation Green as part of their curriculum!"
-- Ed Begley, Jr., Living with Ed, for Discovery's Planet Green

"The guide is packed with tons of tips for becoming eco-chic..."
-- Teen Vogue

"We've got Generation X and Generation Y. Generation Green has a much better ring to it!"
-- Amy Edelen, co-host of FreshlyGreen.com & co-owner of YourGuidetoGreen.com

"Generation Green is a fast-paced and easy read for any young adult who's interested in finding purpose in their life and making a difference. If you know a teen that longs to be inspired by something more than reality TV, Generation Green is chocked full of fun and easy-to-apply actions which prove how small things can make a huge impact. Buy this book for every teen you know and allow them join with us to transform the world!"
-- James Arthur Ray, New York Times best-selling author of Harmonic Wealth

"Linda Sivertsen is the greenest person I know. She was born green!"
-- Leeza Gibbons

Product Description
We all know about the Earth's environmental crisis, but there is someone who can truly make a difference: you. If you text your friends or chat with them online, download music to your iPod, or toss bottles and papers into recycling bins, you're already more eco-savvy than you think. It's just as easy to do even more to help save the earth, and Generation Green shows you how. This book:

• Lays out the inside scoop on the biggest issues affecting our planet, such as global warming and overflowing landfills
• Offers dozens of tips on how to shop, dress, eat, and travel the green way
• Includes interviews with teens like you who are involved with fun, innovative green causes
• Shows that being environmentally conscious can be a natural part of your life -- and your generation's contribution to turning things around.

It doesn't matter if you can't vote or drive. Your efforts -- big or small -- will contribute to saving the planet. It's time for all of us to take action. It's time to go green!

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Product Details

• Reading level: Young Adult
  
• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: Simon Pulse (August 5, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1416961224
• ISBN-13: 978-1416961222
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (31 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #147,879 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If we don't help create Generation Green - our world will continue to suffer and crumble., September 4, 2008

By	Michelle Dunn "Columnist, author, credit expe... (NH) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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Generation Green is a book that will truly make a difference with teens and anyone who reads it. I read it fairly quickly and am passing it along to my 18 year old son. This book will teach you ways you can make a difference in many ways, big and small. If each of us changes just one thing that we do we can make big changes. If we each change a few things and increase that over time, we can make even bigger changes and a huge difference for our future and our childrens futures. Why anyone would ignore or not do any of the things mentioned in this book, is just beyond me.
This great little book lets teens know how much water it takes when they take a shower, and really just informs them of the facts of life all over the world and how easy we have it. It then tells them small things they can change in their lifestyle to make big differences.
I think this book should be required reading for every high school. I plan on buying many and giving them to everyone I know, teens and adults.If I could give this book more than 5 stars, I would.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars We need this book... Generation Green. Thank you Linda and Tosh Sivertsen, August 27, 2008

By	Virginia Arnold (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

From beginning to end and very well organized, this book provides useful, appliable, timely information to help us become environmentally conscious in our daily lives; from baby steps to creating an entirely green life with great examples and interviews with smart, inventive people doing great things. It informs us what is happening and why and proviedes numerous resources. We can easily turn our poor habits around and make a difference! Thank you Tosh and Linda Siversten for your timely creation.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great guide for teens, September 21, 2008

By	Pen Name? "fluxus" (Pittsburgh, PA United States) - See all my reviews

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And good for adults in many ways too. This book packs a lot of useful tips and information together, and while it focuses on things that individuals can do on their own, it doesn't shy away from taking a look at bigger and more systemic environmental issues. It's very readable and engaging and really makes you feel that not only should you be concerned for the environment, but that there are many things you can do which are helpful and proactive.
The end of the text also includes references to books and organizations to look to in order to get more active and engage the issues further.
Very recommended.