Green, Greener, Greenest: A Practical Guide to Making Eco-Smart Choices a Part of Your Life
by Lori Bongiorno
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Author: Lori BongiornoForeword: Frances Beinecke
Edition: Paperback
Published: 2008-03-25
ISBN: 0399534032
Number of pages: 336
Publisher: Perigee Trade
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Book Review: Not all of her opinions are balanced
Summary: 3 Stars
While I found this book to be interesting, and some areas quite enlightening, other areas were very disappointing.
Do a little research before you take her advice on food. Many of her 'resources' are known activist groups with their own agendas. For instance, while she does her best to discourage anyone from choosing irradiated foods siting information from The Center for Food Safety, she neglects to mention that the process has been approved in over 40 countries, has been used on food for over 50 years, and has the potential to virtually eliminate many life-threatening outbreaks of foodborne illnesses. She also makes a cancer link to milk from cows that have received rbst - that link has not been proven.
So don't avoid the book, just read certain portions with some skepticism and do more research on your own. You are your own best advocate.
Summary of Green, Greener, Greenest: A Practical Guide to Making Eco-Smart Choices a Part of Your Life
How green can you be?Green: Drive the speed limit
Greener: Drive a fuel-efficient car
Greenest: Bike or walk
The perfect guide to help readers decide how to best spend their time and money to protect the environment, Green, Greener, Greenest offers flexible tips for everyday living, all categorized as "green," "greener," and "greenest." Cutting through the labeling and the hype, it helps readers choose the advice that fits their schedule, their budget, and their interests, with the understanding that there's never one "right way" to make a difference. This indispensable resource will grow with readers-whether a novice in green living or a veteran environmentalist-as their interests and needs change over time.
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