10 Books for Going Green

The green movement has finally spread out of its base and into society at large. With this, many of us are wondering how we can partake in the green movement and go green ourselves. Fortunately, many books have come out of the green movement in the past, as well as more recently, to help consumers learn eco-friendly living. If the green movement interests you and you'd like to learn more about why to go green and how to go green, consider perusing several of the following books. These books touch on a variety of subjects relevant to the green movement, including issues surrounding the agricultural system in the United States, recycling and composting, purchasing green products and employing green building.

1. Worms Eat My Garbage by Mary Appelhof. This book pioneered the concept of home composting. Published in 1997, it was the first of its kind. If you are concerned about the carbon footprint of your trash, recyclables, and compostables, this book will get you started on the right foot.

2. In Defense of Food: An Eaters Manifesto by Michael Pollen. In this book journalist Michael Pollen discusses the ramifications of what we eat. He is often thought of as one of the fathers of the modern local food movement. The book discusses where are food comes from, how it is produced, and what affects it has on our bodies and our earth.

3. Green Building & Remodeling for Dummies by Eric Corey Freed. This book is perfect for those wanting to learn how to build green and sustainable homes. It is part of the "for Dummies" series, so no previous knowledge about green living is needed.

4. 50 Plus One Tips for Going Green (50 Plus One) by Alicia Marie Smith. This book serves as a great introduction to eco-friendly living; it answers both the "why" and "how" many of us wonder when faced with evidence about the pressing need for sustainable green living.

5. Ready Set Green by Graham Hill and Meaghan O'Neill. This book is ideal for homeowners looking to make small adjustments to their routines in order to go green. It is the guide to green living written by the thinkers at Treehugger.com.

6. Fast Food Nation by Eric Schlosser. This book documents the affects of the American diet on our bodies, both inside and out. While it focuses on fast food and the human body, the implications of this forward-looking study are far greater. The book asks us all to question our eating habits and all of their negative ramifications.

7. Rising Above Global Warming by B.J. DeFrancesco. Rising Above Global Warming is a very unique children's book that is designed to get kids thinking about the environmental impact of our lives. It explains, in children's terms, what global warming is and how we can stop it by going green.

8. Go Green, Live Rich by David Bach and Hillary Rosner. This book offers consumers ways of contributing to the environmental green movement in various ways, from large to small. It discusses environmental consciousness and saving money by going green!

9. Cool Cuisine: Taking The Bite Out of Global Warming by Laura Stec and Dr. Eugene Cordero. This book combines the pressing issues of global warming and the environment with issues of U.S. agribusiness. By reading this book you'll learn how to make food choices that will better the environment.

10. The Consumer's Guide to Effective Environmental Choices: Practical Advice from the Union of Concerned Scientists by Michael Brower and Warren Leon. The book informs consumers on how to make eco-friendly decisions when it comes to products, appliances, and everyday living.

~Go Green~