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Ecothrifty: Cheaper, Greener Choices for a Happier, Healthier Life By Deborah Niemann 2012; New Society Publishers 208 pp (PB); $23.00 ISBN-10: 9780865717152
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“SAVE A FORTUNE AND SAVE THE EARTH” by “using it up, wearing it out, making do, or doing without.” It turns out that “grand - ma knew best after all.” Yet somewhere along the way, we forget what grandma taught us, and “we 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, throw it away. This consumer binge has taken an enormous toll on our health, on our pocketbook, and our planet.” Many people believe that the so-called greener choices are more ex - pensive, but that does not have to be our only option. For example, an organic frozen dinner can cost more than one containing “convention - ally grown and often artificial ingredients.” The ecothrifty meal, how - ever, saves money and protects the environment because it is cooked at home from scratch with all organic ingredients. In the case of this author, she grows many vegetables in her own garden. Her book pro- vides guidance in locating community gardens and farmers’ markets that have been increasing across the country. She also points out that a frozen organic dinner too often comprises “two to three layers of packaging, some of which are neither recyclable nor compostable or biodegradable.” The enormous amount of useful information in this book manages to encompass every daily aspect of our lives. Her discussions on per- sonal care products, for example, separately address creams and mois- turizers, soaps, scrubs, toners, shampoos, dental hygiene, deodorants and antiperspirants, and shaving (for men, a double-edged reusable safety razor performs better than disposable counterparts). “The most important thing we need to do,” according to the author, “is to stop making excuses for ourselves to overeat and overspend on things we don’t need. If you are ready to save money, get healthier, and stop sending so much trash to a landfill,“ this author has filled her book with ways to achieve all those goals. Mother Earth News includes this book in its Books for Wiser Living recommendations. How’s those photos on your website looking? Tired of trying to stand-out in a crowded field? In this very noisy world of ours, it can be difficult to reach the people you need to reach but I’m here to help you with that! Hi, I’m Tammy Batcha - a brand photographer in the Shenandoah Valley.Your voice matters and the world is in desperate need of your gifts. I want to help you step forward into your purpose and become the face of your brand. Don’t wait another day. Let’s talk now! TammyBatcha.Com TammyBatcha@gmail.com (540) 550-1971
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