Over 85% of Americans today express concern about health and the environment, but only a small fraction say they know where to begin. Whether you are concerned about climate change, personal health, or just want to live more lightly on the planet, this book is for you. It helps you get past the worry and take positive action to improve both your health and the health of our environment. Based on a lifetime of research and practice, this practical guide for living green offers advice and solutions you can easily put into practice, like: *The 10 foods you should always eat organic to avoid pesticides, herbicides, hormones and antibiotics. *Affordable and practical ways to offset your "carbon footprint" and neutralize your personal impact on global warming. *The most chemically-intensive personal care, household cleaning and lawn care products, and their effective natural alternatives. *How soft plastic water bottles hurt your health, your pocket book and our environment, with a simple and refreshing alternative. *How a simple carbon filter can dramatically improve your everyday health and potentially add years to your life. *The truth about hybrids and flex fuels. *Why an organic mattress is the most important health investment you can make. Foreword by Jordan Rubin, New York Times best-selling author of The Maker's Diet.
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"Simple Sustainability is a must-read for anyone seeking practical ways to start changing the world now." -- Anthony Zolezzi, Co-Founder of The Organic Center, Co-Author of Chemical Free Kids and CEO of Natural Pet Nutrition.
"The world is ready for this book." -- Robert Edson Swain, Green Architect
"The world is ready for this book." -- Robert Edson Swain, Green Architect
About the Author
Greg Horn has been a leader in the health and wellness industry for more than two decades. After overcoming and learning to manage a severe case of multiple chemical sensitivities (MCS), Horn has dedicated his career to building brands that support sustainability and healthy living. Prior to becoming CEO of Garden of Life, Horn was the founder and CEO of Specialty Nutrition Group, Inc. and co-founder of Brand New Brands, Inc. a leading medicinal food and beverage company. As CEO of General Nutrition Centers (GNC), Horn was instrumental in growing the company from $400 million to $1.5 billion in revenues and expanding the retail chain from 950 to 5,600 stores. Horn currently serves as CEO of Garden of Life, an innovative, organic whole-food nutrition company committed to empowering extraordinary health and simple sustainability.
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48 of 48 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Greg Horn did an excellent job with this book! It's very comprehensive, realistic and empowering. It explains the effects on the environment from the food we eat, the products we use, the energy choices we make and how our homes are built. The best part is his very specific recommendations in each chapter. Some of the life changes are quick and easy and others require longer term planning.
Horn doesn't sugar coat the disturbing facts about our current environmental problems but focuses on the many potential solutions. Some of the content of this book may be a bit shocking to people who haven't read environmental literature lately, but fortunately Horn balances every problem with one or more solutions. After reading the book, I feel informed and empowered that I am making choices that are making a real difference.
Horn doesn't sugar coat the disturbing facts about our current environmental problems but focuses on the many potential solutions. Some of the content of this book may be a bit shocking to people who haven't read environmental literature lately, but fortunately Horn balances every problem with one or more solutions. After reading the book, I feel informed and empowered that I am making choices that are making a real difference.
20 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The environmental crisis seems overwhelming and you, as one person, may feel like there's so little you can do. But that's not the case, and this book shows you the way. You don't have to completely change your life (although you can pretty much do so, if you choose, with the information in Living Green) to make a difference. From recycling just that little bit more, to reducing your water and power consumption in simple, painless ways, the book is filled with tips that prove you CAN make a difference. It's an easy, enlightening read that helps you take a fresh look at items and behaviors in your everyday life that you can make greener.
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
By M. Barnhill
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I have now purchased 5 copies of this book. Living Green is a very simple book, outlining many concerns of unhealthy living. There is no way I could possible do all of the green suggestions mentioned in this book, but after reading this book, I know I can do my part. I've passed this book on to many people and will continue to do so!
Too many "green" books read like catalogs meant to help you order "green" items. This book does not read like a buyer's guide.
Too many "green" books read like catalogs meant to help you order "green" items. This book does not read like a buyer's guide.
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3.0 out of 5 stars
Book for student intern
As Sustainability Manager at a large southwestern university I have student interns. This was a book she chose because she's new to sustainability. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Doc jojo
4.0 out of 5 stars
Worth the purchase
This book presented some information that I found to be useful in considering ways to not only improve my health, but the health of the environment as well. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Max
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Book!
This book is a great introductory book for anyone trying to learn the basics of green living and sustainability. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Kol
4.0 out of 5 stars
best for green newcomers
As a person who has been trying to find ways to help the environment for years, I found this book sometimes redundant (although not necessarily bad, it's always good to remind... Read more
Published on November 17, 2010 by Katrina Haffner
4.0 out of 5 stars
quick and easy "starter" book
this is a great book for people who want to know where to start when going green. the author is quick and to the point, leaving room for the reader to do his own research on the... Read more
Published on June 7, 2010 by Whitney
1.0 out of 5 stars
Pathetic, hypocritical piece of nonsense
For someone who has made his fortune selling unnecessary chemicals disguised as nutrition supplements, this piece of propaganda reflects a self indulgent effort in hypocrisy. Read more
Published on January 1, 2010 by SRP
3.0 out of 5 stars
Don't waste your money-just go to author's website
I was fairly disappointed in this book. It over and over again states the need for green living but states little on affordable ways to go green. Read more
Published on May 25, 2009 by J. Glass
5.0 out of 5 stars
A great guide to green living
As the owner and operator of a green house/window cleaning company in San Francisco, I have read a myriad of books on the subject of green living, and I have to say that this is... Read more
Published on April 21, 2009 by Jayeson Gabriel
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great guide for living green
I love that they explain WHY we should do what they tell us to do.
Published on January 28, 2009 by Medora Jensen
5.0 out of 5 stars
guide
many ideas to work on and many to be aware of
a good book to read
a good book to read
Published on December 19, 2008 by Cheryl
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