Ecothrifty
Subtitle: cheaper, greener choices for a happier, healthier life
Publisher: New Society Publishers
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Gabriola, BC
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 193
ISBN-13: 9780865717152
Table of contents: title: Personal care products. Basics -- Creams and moisturizers -- Soaps -- Scrubs -- Toners -- Shampoo -- Dental hygiene -- Deodorant and antiperspirant -- Shaving -- Feminine products -- Health and fitness. Drugs -- Alternatives -- Herbal supplements -- Exercise -- Babies. Breastfeeding -- Diapers -- Wipes -- Powder and cream -- Food -- Walkers -- Clothing. How many clothes? -- Used versus new -- Sewing -- Second life for old clothes -- Food. Planning -- Getting food -- Keeping food -- Cooking food -- Cereals -- Eggs -- Pancakes and biscuits -- Yogurt -- Beans -- Bread -- Casseroles -- Pasta salads -- Potatoes -- Soups -- Stretching meat -- Desserts -- Snacks -- Drinks -- Beyond food -- Home. Air fresheners -- Appliances -- Cleaning -- Laundry -- Lightbulbs -- Heating and cooling -- Furniture -- Gardening. Small spaces -- Container gardening -- Edible landscapes -- Community gardens -- Saving seeds -- Composting -- Lawns -- Entertainment. Hobbies -- Music -- Books -- Computers -- Celebrations -- Picnics -- Transportation. Car sharing -- Carpooling -- Ecothrifty driving -- New or used -- Free or practically free. Bartering -- Learning -- Repurposing and reusing -- Foraging -- Final thoughts.