Consumable goods

Title:

Consumable goods

Summary:

"A guide to living an environmentally friendly lifestyle by changing general practices at home and making smart choices when purchasing consumable goods. Explores the harmful impact consumable goods can have on the environment through the use of natural resources and energy. Features include fact boxes, glossary, list of recommended reading and web sites, and index".

Year Published:

2009

Series:

Living green

Physical Description:

64 p. : ill.

Note:

Includes glossary and index.

31.00

Contents:

What are consumable goods? -- Lighting -- Batteries -- Toys -- Cleaning products -- Paper items -- Plastic item -- Metal and glass items -- Go green! The kitchen -- Fabrics -- Go green! The bedroom -- Personal-care products -- Go green! The bathroom -- Laundry cleaners -- Go green! The laundry room -- Office paper products -- Writing implements -- Go green! The office -- Fertilizers -- Pesticides -- Go green! The yard -- What governments and industries are doing -- Green recipes and activities -- Glossary -- Find out more.

Grade Interest level:

5-8

Subject:

Environmental protection -- Citizen participation.

Environmental protection -- Equipment and supplies.

Consumer goods.

Household equipment and supplies.

Consumer education.

Environmental movement.

Sustainable living.

Household supplies.

Green movement.