The Green Budget Guide
101 Planet and Money Saving Tips, Ideas and Recipes
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Pan Macmillan
Published:4th Jan '24
Should be back in stock very soon
This guide offers practical tips for saving money and being eco-friendly, showcasing Nancy Birtwhistle's expertise in sustainable living.
In The Green Budget Guide, bestselling author and former winner of the Great British Bake Off, Nancy Birtwhistle, shares 101 eco-friendly and budget-conscious tips and recipes. This comprehensive guide is designed to help readers save money while also caring for the planet. Nancy's insights are drawn from her own experiences as a single working mother in post-war Hull, where frugality was a necessity. Her practical advice addresses common household challenges and promotes sustainable living without compromising on quality or taste.
The book tackles everyday issues such as removing tough stains, utilizing the microwave efficiently, and safely eliminating mold, all while keeping expenses low. Nancy emphasizes that saving money doesn't have to be detrimental to the environment. Instead, she encourages readers to adopt a mindset that combines budget-friendly practices with eco-conscious decisions. This approach not only empowers individuals but also fosters resilience and resourcefulness in managing household tasks.
The Green Budget Guide is filled with inspired hacks and time-saving tricks accumulated from Nancy's lifetime of experience. By merging traditional budget-friendly methods with modern eco-friendly practices, she provides readers with the tools they need to navigate today's financial and environmental challenges. The book is a celebration of sustainable living, showcasing how simple changes can lead to significant savings and a healthier planet.
This is wonderful. The planet and we need more Nancy! This book is so accessible and it reads as she speaks and it does as she does. It’s worth its weight in gold and so is Nancy. -- Gaby Roslin, broadcaster and author of Spread the Joy
What a wonderful pick and mix of tips and tricks. Nancy has done it again! Since Nancy told me to use cereal packet liners, I haven't bought a single roll of cling film so I am excited to dive into all these hacks and tricks to save even more pennies. The five minute veg stock is RIGHT up my street! The win here is two-fold because it's great for the pocket and the planet so we all win. I keep my other Nancy books in my utility because that is often where I am when I think 'what would Nancy do?' -- Daisy Upton, Five Minute Mum
From baking, to gardening, to organization, resourcefulness, and just her incredible energy . . . she creates art out of everything in her life, and takes so much joy in the process. -- Jonathan Van Ness, Queer Eye
ISBN: 9781035026739
Dimensions: 205mm x 135mm x 30mm
Weight: 382g
336 pages