ISBN: 9780762738359

[Boxed item?]If all New Yorkers recycled their Sunday New York Times, 75,000 trees would be saved--every week!Many people in New York would like to act more responsibly when it comes to e… More...

[Boxed item?]If all New Yorkers recycled their Sunday New York Times, 75,000 trees would be saved--every week!Many people in New York would like to act more responsibly when it comes to environmental health, but most simply don''t know how. With The Big Green Apple, they''ll discover dozens of simple and practical ways to make a difference, and they''ll learn why adopting a lower-impact lifestyle is important for our planet and for New York in particular.Covering energy consumption, food, household products, transportation, recycling, recreation, and much more, The Green Apple presents easy-to-understand information about the environmental implications of typical city life and offers practical advice for improving one''s own relationship with the city''s greater ecology, either as an apartment dweller or a homeowner. Readers will find information on:Choosing a green power source through Con Ed or directLocations of Greenmarkets and Community Supported Agriculture programsSimple ways to reduce energy consumption in your home--and save money The greening of NYC''s restaraunts and grocers.Conserving New York''s water supply--the whys and howsStreamlining the recycling processAuto-free advocacy groups like Transportation AlternativesWhere to find eco-friendly dry cleaners, fashions, cosmetics, and household productsThe low-down on GMOs, and reasons to buy organic, local food.Sources of sustainably grown coffeeHow to calm neighborhood trafficLowering environmental impact in the workplaceand much moreAlso included are a calendar of NYC''s greenest events and a directory of organizations and 0 resources to help New Yorkers lighten their impact on the environment. Success stories about local businesses and other groups show how sustainable ideas are being put into practice. Packed with facts and figures, this inspiring, highly accessible guide is a comprehensive grassroots resource for any New Yorker wishing to reconcile a green philosophy with an urban existence. Ben Jervey, Books, Home and Garden, Big Green Apple: Your Guide to Eco-Friendly Living in New York City Books>Home and Garden, Globe Pequot Press<

ISBN: 9780762738359

Paperback, [PU: ROWMAN & LITTLEFIELD], For any New Yorker who wishes to reconcile his or her "green" philosophy with an urban existence, this inspiring, highly accessible guide offers sug… More...

Paperback, [PU: ROWMAN & LITTLEFIELD], For any New Yorker who wishes to reconcile his or her "green" philosophy with an urban existence, this inspiring, highly accessible guide offers suggestions for simple lifestyle changes that truly make a difference., Household Hints<

ISBN: 9780762738359

Big Green Apple: Your Guide to Eco-Friendly Living in New York City Big-Green-Apple~~Benjamin-Jervey Reference>Regional Reference>Regional Reference Paperback, Rowman & Littlefield Publis… More...

Big Green Apple: Your Guide to Eco-Friendly Living in New York City Big-Green-Apple~~Benjamin-Jervey Reference>Regional Reference>Regional Reference Paperback, Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.<

ISBN: 0762738359

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