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Shift Your Habit: Easy Ways to Save Money, Simplify Your Life, and Save the Planet [Paperback]

Elizabeth Rogers
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Book Description

March 9, 2010
Save Your Planet—and Your Wallet

Going green doesn’t mean spending big bucks on organic food, solar panels, and hybrid cars. At its core, green living is simply about moderation, efficiency, and—believe it or not—living less expensively. Shift Your Habit shows you how to make easy changes to your lifestyle that will do the most to benefit your budget and the planet.
 
Included are hundreds of habit-shifting suggestions to leave you with thousands of dollars you would otherwise never see again. These are tiny modifications that any family can make . . . and some already have. You’ll meet fifteen families who can testify to just how simple shifting can be and how much money can be saved.
 
Shift Your Habit pinpoints small tweaks that can lead to huge personal and planetary rewards, such as:
 
• Switch to an ultra-low-flow showerhead—save $135 a year
• Pack waste-free school lunches—save $200 per child a year
• Reduce your driving speed by 5 m.p.h.—save $900 a year
• So far, Shifter Families have saved almost $100,000, nearly 500,000 gallons of water, and more than 15 tons of waste
 
Every shift counts, and with numbers like these, it’s easy to see just how much.

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Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Starred Review. Rogers (coauthor of The Green Book), an environmental consultant, shows how shifting to a more environmentally conscious lifestyle will not only help the planet but save money and time and improve quality of life. Her comprehensive and easy-to-follow guide is tailored to those on tight budgets with busy schedules who are justifiably wary of sacrificing their families' health and well-being. She shares the stories of helping families of varying income levels across the country to save money and reduce their carbon footprint; each case study reveals how simple (and economical) her lifestyle modifications can be: shutting off a computer at night saves $55 annually, installing low-flow showerheads saves $380. Rogers groups alternatives by category, from kids and pets to transportation and holiday celebrations, and presents cost savings for each action item to help readers determine the most appropriate steps to take given their particular lifestyles and priorities. This insightful and practical book arms readers with the information and motivation they need to make virtually effortless changes with significant results. (Mar.)
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Product Details

  • Paperback: 288 pages
  • Publisher: Three Rivers Press; 1 edition (March 9, 2010)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0307465306
  • ISBN-13: 978-0307465306
  • Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 0.6 x 8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #857,625 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Elizabeth Rogers is a best-selling author, environmental consultant and
entrepreneur committed to empowering people with the knowledge and skills
needed for making a positive impact on their world.

In 2007, she co-wrote the New York Times bestseller The Green Book, an
innovative, user-friendly guide that teaches how simple shifts in habit can
make a powerful difference in building a stronger, more sustainable world.
SHIFT YOUR HABIT is the title of Elizabeth's second book, and it's the
natural extension of her expertise in sustainable and efficient living.

Elizabeth created Trippin', MTV's first-ever eco-friendly reality TV show,
with actor Cameron Diaz. Hailed as groundbreaking television programming,
the show targeted young viewers with the message that even small efforts by
everyday people can make a huge difference in saving the planet.

Elizabeth lives in Venice, CA with her 10 yr old son and two dogs.

Every day Elizabeth tries to shift a habit.

For more visit www.shiftyourhabit.com

Customer Reviews

I couldn't put the book down and actually finished in one night. Catherine Mccord  |  5 reviewers made a similar statement
This format makes it easy to use as well as informative. ireadabookaday  |  2 reviewers made a similar statement
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Saving money using this book! April 28, 2010
Format:Paperback
I'm always trying to save money and help the planet, but it wasn't until I read Shift Your Habit that I found really tangible ways to make it happen! I didn't realize that being more aware of my daily activity around our home could help me save so much money! I couldn't put the book down and actually finished in one night. Whenever I'm going to a friends house for dinner or a party, instead of bringing wine or a food, I bring this book. It's one of the most important gift you'll ever give someone!
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is great! I read it in one sitting and can't wait to try out some of the tips. Shift Your Habit has hundreds of easy solutions for things that might seem obvious and some that clearly aren't. But if you just start to try a few of these simple techniques around the house or at your office, you'll be saving money in NO time. And in these difficult times who doesn't want to save $$$$'s! There must be $50,000 worth of savings in here if you add them all up. I felt good knowing that I am saving money and helping the planet at the same time. I'm excited to get my kids started on a waste-free lunch - good for the earth and our wallet - and the kids feel like they're involved in something positive too. I think this book is great for the whole family. Thanks Miss Rogers. Liz Pelz
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars Save trees/money/delivery - skip this book August 15, 2011
Format:Paperback
If you've ever spent more than a millisecond thinking about where energy and all the STUFF we buy comes from, chances are you do nearly all these things already. For example - buy Energy Star rated appliances! Turn the temperature down/up on your water heater/furnace/air conditioner! Wash your own diapers (shudder)! Aside from the recipes for making cleaning solutions out of common ingredients I did not learn much new here, however, I commend the authors for trying to highlight the effect of unnecessary consumption on the planet. Save the carbon footprint of buying this book and check out their website [...] instead, which has new and changing content.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Lots of Common Sense Ideas for Everyone
Shift Your Habit is a book that claims to help you save up $50,000 by choosing to make changes or shifts in your lifestyle. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Kristen
5.0 out of 5 stars Highly Recommend
Very useful and easy to follow tips to save money while also helping out the environment. I think everyone should try to follow these tips.
Published 9 months ago by AL
1.0 out of 5 stars Nothing new here
I wholeheartedly agree with hollyberry's review. I found this book annoying to read because it is full of "ideas" (none of them new) that are simple common sense. Read more
Published 13 months ago by DSB
5.0 out of 5 stars Shifting Your Habit Is Easy!
I love the idea of this book. While I am not a "crunchy green" Momma, I do care about our planet and do my best to do the right thing in regards to lessening my carbon footprint by... Read more
Published on July 2, 2010 by Mrs.CH3
4.0 out of 5 stars GOOD IDEAS, EASY TO USE FORMAT
This book is full of useful ideas to help you go green AND save money. Tips are divided into broad catergories, and each one is broken down into why it is good for you, good for... Read more
Published on May 20, 2010 by ireadabookaday
5.0 out of 5 stars These shifts are so easy and reasonable!
I saw the author, Elizabeth Rogers, interviewed on the local news and bought her book that same day. Read more
Published on April 29, 2010 by Tracy
5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST HAVE!
If you don't own a copy of Shift Your Habit, you must go out and buy it today! It is a great guide to simplifying your life with amazing money-saving tips. Read more
Published on April 22, 2010 by L. Lane
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant!!!
Shift Your Habit truly lives up to it's title. Elizabeth Rogers has created an easy read full of simple ways to save money and be environmental at the same time. Read more
Published on April 5, 2010 by Meredith
5.0 out of 5 stars one little step at a time to change the world
Loving this book Elizabeth Rogers has made us realize little baby steps can make such a change. I ordered three book's and got it sent to me in Australia as have being following... Read more
Published on March 23, 2010 by Elise M. Peach
5.0 out of 5 stars AMAZING!!!
I have gotten so much out of this book. Its so wonderful to have this as a quick guide on how to save money just from changing the little things I do at home!!! Read more
Published on March 16, 2010 by sally roberts
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