“I support & endorse this wonderful book, 100%.”
―Ed Begley, Jr. Actor / Environmentalist
” If you care about the future of the Earth and her ecosystems and want to make a difference, pick up a copy of this book and read it cover to cover. You’re in for a treat! This book is chock-full of valuable information that could change your lifestyle and help create a sustainable world. Ecothrifty should be required reading for every citizen of the world.”
―Dan Chiras, Director, The Evergreen Institute, and author of The Homeowner’s Guide to Renewable Energy , and Power from the Sun
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“Those of us embarking on the journey of consuming less and enjoying ourselves more desperately need guidebooks, and Deborah Niemann has written one for us. Ecothrifty leads us gently down the path of changing the way we think about what we buy. I hope you will find this book the beginning of your engagement in a global movement to create a family life that is rich and abundant while sitting lighter on the planet that holds us all.”
―Kathy Harrison, from the Foreword
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Save the Earth without costing the earth
“I support & endorse this wonderful book, 100%.” – Ed Begley, Jr. Actor / Environmentalist
Use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without – it turns out that Grandma knew best after all. But somewhere along the way we forgot what Grandma taught us 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 has taken an enormous toll on our health, our pocketbook and our planet.
Are we doomed? No. We can make greener, healthier choices, and we can do it while saving money. Where to start? Ecothrifty is packed with simple, practical ideas and recipes to help you:
- Make homemade products for cleaning and skin care
- Grow your own food and cook more from scratch
- Raise your family without lowering your standards.
A 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 shows how simple changes in everyday habits 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.
To help bring you the very best inspiration and information about greener, more sustainable lifestyles, Mother Earth News is recommending select New Society Publishers books to its readers. This book is one of them.
About the Author
Deborah Niemann is a homesteader, writer and self-sufficiency expert who presents extensively on topics including soapmaking, breadbaking, cheesemaking, composting and homeschooling. The author of Homegrown and Handmade: A Practical Guide to More Self-Reliant Living, she and her family produce all of their own meat, eggs, and dairy products, by raising sheep, pigs, cattle, goats, chickens, and turkeys, while an organic garden and orchard provide fruit and vegetables.
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