Planting a Seed
Three Simple Steps to Sustainable Living
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Page Two Books, Inc.
Published:8th Nov '21
Should be back in stock very soon
This insightful guide encourages readers to embrace sustainability in their lives. Planting a Seed offers practical steps for a greener future.
In Planting a Seed, corporate sustainability expert Kate Gaertner provides a practical guide to cultivating a more sustainable lifestyle. The book emphasizes that the journey toward sustainability is not only necessary but also achievable without significant sacrifice. By exploring personal values and understanding how individual actions contribute to global environmental issues, readers can find their own unique path to a greener future. Gaertner encourages readers to reflect on their daily habits and make incremental changes that align with their lifestyles.
The book outlines six key impact categories where individuals can make a difference, offering tailored suggestions for small, medium, and large-scale actions. Gaertner's approach is accessible and engaging, making it easy for readers to identify areas for improvement and develop a personalized action plan. With practical tips and relatable anecdotes, Planting a Seed inspires readers to embrace sustainability in their everyday lives, demonstrating that living lightly can coexist with living well.
Ultimately, Planting a Seed is more than just a guide; it’s a call to action for everyone to take part in the global effort to combat climate change. By fostering a deeper connection to the environment and instilling a sense of responsibility, Gaertner empowers readers to make informed choices that benefit both themselves and the planet. This book serves as a valuable resource for anyone looking to embark on a sustainable journey and contribute positively to the world around them.
For many years, Kate Gaertner directed her sustainability expertise towards greening companies. Now she's using that knowledge to empower individuals on the path to sustainability. Planting a Seed is packed with practical tips to help lighten your family's impact on the planet. Whether you're a nature lover, penny pincher or brand new to going green, Kate will help you create a customized sustainability action plan that is sure to inspire you to become a personal change-maker. --Adria Vasil, bestselling author of the Ecoholic book series Planting a Seed: three simple steps to sustainable living clearly provides readers with accessible actions they can take to begin living more sustainably. Kate Gaertner helps simplify what can seem a very complex process for many people, identifying value drivers that the average person can easily identify in their daily life, and what steps we can take as individuals to make changes in seven clear impact categories. Kate's core message: Start small, do what works for you and your family, and larger positive changes both personally and for the greater community will follow! --Melissa Bruntlett, author of Building the Cycling City and Curbing Traffic 'Kate Gaertner explains how each of us can--must--work to reverse global warming. She reminds me of Body Shop co-founder Anita Roddick, who contrasted the pessimism of the thought with the optimism of the action. It's time for optimism and action.' --John Elkington, Founder & Chief Pollinator at Volans, and author of Green Swans: The Coming Boom in Regenerative Capitalism It's clear that joining movements for change in our political and economic systems is the main way we'll fight climate change--but while you're doing that there are plenty of things around your home that can make a difference too, and this book provides lots of handy ideas! --Bill McKibben, author of The End of Nature "Planting a Seed is a compelling read, lively and fun, with relatable stories and metaphors that simplify otherwise complicated concepts. Kate Gaertner makes sustainable actions accessible to everyone. Buy this book! --Gregg Semler, CEO of InPipe Energy Now it's personal. Individuals are stewards of sustainable change. In her uplifting book, Kate Gaertner provides the knowledge, tools, and easy-to-adopt frameworks for lowering environmental impact in all parts of one's life. --Dan Kalafatas, co-founder and chairman of 3Degrees
ISBN: 9781774580486
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216 pages