The Lazy Environmentalist on a Budget: Save Money. Save Time. Save the Planet.

By Josh Dorfman

In The Lazy Environmentalist on a Budget, Josh Dorfman takes you inside the latest developments in green living to demonstrate how you can easily and affordably have your designer jeans and your planet too. From raising eco-conscious kids to greening your daily commute, Dorfman provides insights into the next wave of green innovation and the products and services that will lighten your planetary impact and lower your expenses.   Find bargain basement deals on stylish organic bedding and bamboo furnishings at the largest retailers in the world. Score instant rebates on everything from compact fluorescent light bulbs to energy-efficient air conditioners. And earn reward points for carpooling with friends.   In a time when many people are feeling financially restricted, The Lazy Environmentalist on a Budget is your guide to effortlessly saving the planet while keeping some extra cash in your pocket.      “Fun, easy and inexpensive: No I'm not talking about the ideal date — I'm talking about The Lazy Environmentalist on a Budget. Once again Josh Dorfman shows that going green can help you look and feel fantastic, and this time it makes perfect dollars and cents.†?
†“Summer Rayne Oakes, model-activist and author of Style Naturally: The Savvy Shopping Guide to Sustainable Fashion and Beauty

“Living sustainably doesn't require slogans or campaigns; it’s about living SMART and this is exactly what Josh presents so clearly in The Lazy Environmentalist on a Budget. A must read for anyone who wants to live well and still reduce their impact on the planet.†?
†“David de Rothschild, author of The Global Warming Survival Handbook and host of Sundance Channel’s Eco-Trip: The Real Cost of Living

• Language: English
• Publisher: ABRAMS
• Release date: Dec 31, 2010
• ISBN: 9781613120422

Reviews for The Lazy Environmentalist on a Budget

[vanedow · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

The title of this book is a perfect description of me. I do a few good-for-the-environment type of things, like using eco-friendly cleaning products (excellent for households where every item is a potential chew toy) and walking as many places as I can (tire out those kids for a nap and get some exercise at the same time!) I buy local veggies, because they're so much tastier than the ones at the grocery store. But I definitely don't go WAY out of my way to be green. Can I just say, it is incredibly refreshing to read a book about green living that doesn't spend several chapters making you feel guilty about everything you aren't doing right? This book is so positive, I love it! It is guarenteed to get you excited about doing something good for the planet, and your wallet. My copy has a dozen pages dog-eared with things I'm going to go back and look into. There is a chapter in this book for just about every area of your life, from your kids to your car to your home, with suggestions on how you can reduce your negative impact on the environment. What is even better, Dorfman has listed, at the end of each chapter, where you can find just about every product or service mentioned. There's a low-flow shower head mentioned that's so inexpensive, I'm definitely going to get one. As a mom, I was especially excited to read about responsibly-harvested wooden toys, and organic kid's clothes and bedding that I could actually afford. Did you know that Wal-mart is the world's largest purchaser of organic cotton? It's true! They have an entire line of organic baby clothes. Dorfman has also listed some fantastic services. There's a company that will recycle your old electronics and pay for them. Hurray! No more guilt about the ancient laptop collecting dust in the closet. There's a service that will repair your old jeans so they look like new. Though, at the prices cited, they would have to be expensive jeans to make it worthwhile. But if I ever rip my one pair of really nice jeans, I will know not to start crying. Obviously, you have to use your critical thinking and calculator skills when evaluating the concepts presented in this book. I worked out the numbers on a few and I found some that made great economic sense, some that were just even or slightly more expensive than their less-eco-friendly counterparts, and one or two that were much more expensive. Also, a lot of the services and products are only available in the states at this time. So, you can't be totally lazy using this book, but it will definitely make being green a little easier. Recommended!

[barbwebb · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I'm not necessarily a lazy environmentalist, but certainly appreciate any advice that saves me time and money! "The Lazy Environmentalist on a Budget" delivers all the title promises-- it's chock full of ways to save the planet while saving money, time, and effort.Topics include information on where to find bargains and rebates on eco-friendly products to choosing services and innovations that will truly produce results. After reading, our family has been able to implement a number of changes and we'll continue to do so with the aid of "The Lazy Environmentalist." It's now taken up permanent residence on my desk and is already getting dog-eared from constant reference. Overall impression: Highly recommended- everyone NEEDS a copy of this guide... even the non-lazy among us!