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Want to join the worldwide environmental initiative? This practical guide is packed with realistic ways to help the environment and create a better home for you and your loved ones, from reducing energy use and waste and scaling back reliance on your car to making a difference in your diet, at work, and in your community. You'll see how green living affects the environment -- and why going green is great for your well-being!
Discover how to:
Make eco-friendly home improvements
Work greener transportation into your lifestyle
Eat locally and organically
Raise green kids
Repair, restore, and reuse
Become a green consumer and investor