Go Green, Live Rich: 50 Simple Ways to Save the Earth and Get Rich Trying: David Bach, Hillary Rosner
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From Publishers Weekly
Bach (The Automatic Millionaire; Start Late, Finish Rich) offers a multitude of suggestions for conserving the planet—and your money—in this attractive and accessible guide. A few of Bach’s tips require making a serious commitment (growing your own vegetables, using recyclable energy, trading in your car for a fuel-efficient model); others such as unplugging unused appliances, switching to compact fluorescent bulbs and eating less meat are simple—if familiar—ways to go green. Bach also advocates making environmental consciousness a family value (spending more family time in nature, taking volunteer vacations), greening holidays by using recycled wrapping paper, sending e-cards and tree-cycling. Bach clarifies how the most conservative changes in lifestyle can yield radical results: If every U.S. computer and monitor were turned off at night, the nation could shut eight large power stations and avoid emitting 7 million tons of CO2 every year. In the Finish Rich section, Bach turns his attention from going green to getting green—investing the money you save in eco-friendly businesses. A winning and wise guide, this book—printed on recycled paper with proceeds going to a green advocacy group—will find a large audience. (Apr.)
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From AudioFile
“Just do one green thing today. It will lead to more,” David Bach says as he introduces his 50 tips for living a greener lifestyle–and saving money. Bach makes clear that some ideas he’s putting out aren’t for everyone–like a green credit card that has a higher interest rate but donates money to green causes–but he presents enough of a variety in his ideas to give listeners the opportunity to make at least one change. Bach’s tone sounds like an infomercial at times, but his delivery is engaging enough to guide listeners through his environmental and financial brainstorming session. Oliver Wyman provides the narration for Bach’s action steps at the end of the recording. J.A.S. © AudioFile 2008, Portland, Maine– Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine
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