The Environment Equation: 100 Factors That Can Add to or Subract From Your Total Carbon Footprint

JNI#: G135

Americans currently make up 5% of the world's population, yet create 50% of the world's waste. But what if there were a way that we could eliminate some of that waste, and the other harmful effects we have on the environment? There is. This full color guide uses pluses and minuses to calculate the damage we do when we make poor choices - and the good we do when we make green choices. You will add and subtract from the size of your carbon footprint, measured in pounds of carbon dioxide. * Take shorter showers-subtract 340 lbs * Unplug appliances-subtract 800 lbs * Don't weatherize properly-add 800 lbs This is a green manifesto that anyone can live by. Delivered in a fun, readable way, it's perfect for those who care about issues such as global warming, pollution, and sustainability. After adding and subtracting your way through the book, you will be inspired to live green every day in every way. Softcover, 144 pages, 5.5" x 7"