num_pages: 193
description: Use it up wear it out make it do or do withoutour grandmothers knew the importance of responsible thrifty choices. But somewhere along the way we lost our way and succumbed to the belief that we can get everything for next to nothing have it shipped halfway around the world and then more often than not just throw it away.This consumer binge is taking its toll. Diet and lifestyle-related illnesses are epidemic our environment is awash in a sea of plastic our climate is changing and the cost of everything is skyrocketing with the price of oil. Are we doomed? No. We can make greener healthier choices and we can do it while saving money.Where to start? Ecofrugal is packed with simple practical ideas and recipes to help you:Make homemade products for cleaning and skin careGrow your own food and cook more from scratchRaise your family without lowering your standardsA must-read for anyone who has ever wanted to live a greener life but thought that it would be too expensive time-consuming or difficult this handy complete guide will show you how small changes can have a huge environmental impact and save you thousands of dollars all while improving your quality of life.Deborah Niemann is a homesteader writer and self-sufficiency expert. The author of Homegrown and Handmade: A Practical Guide to More Self-Reliant Living she presents extensively on topics including soapmaking breadbaking cheesemaking composting and homeschooling.
language: English
title: EcoThrifty: Cheaper, Greener Choices for a Happier, Healthier Life
publisher: New Society Publishers