Living Like Ed: A Guide to the Eco-Friendly Life
by: Ed Begley Jr.
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FROM THE PIONEER OF ECO-CONSCIOUS LIVING
A committed environmentalist for more than thirty years, Ed Begley, Jr., has always tried to “live simply so others may simply live.” Now, as more and more of us are looking for ways to reduce our impact on the planet and live a better, greener life, Ed shares his experiences on what works, what doesn't–and what will save you money!
These are tips for environmentally friendly living that anyone–whether you own or rent, live in a private home or a condo–can try to make a positive change for the environment. From quick fixes to bigger commitments and long-term strategies, Ed will help you make changes in every part of your life.
And if you think living green has to mean compromising on aesthetics or comfort, fear not; Ed's wife, Rachelle, insists on style–with a conscience. In Living Like Ed, his environmentalism and her design savvy combine to create a guide to going green that keeps the chic in eco-chic.
From recycling more materials than you ever thought possible to composting without raising a stink to buying an electric car, Living Like Ed is packed with ideas–from obvious to ingenious–that will help you live green, live responsibly, live well. Like Ed.
FROM THE PIONEER OF ECO-CONSCIOUS LIVING
A committed environmentalist for more than thirty years, Ed Begley, Jr., has always tried to “live simply so others may simply live.” Now, as more and more of us are looking for ways to reduce our impact on the planet and live a better, greener life, Ed shares his experiences on what works, what doesn't–and what will save you money!
These are tips for environmentally friendly living that anyone–whether you own or rent, live in a private home or a condo–can try to make a positive change for the environment. From quick fixes to bigger commitments and long-term strategies, Ed will help you make changes in every part of your life.
And if you think living green has to mean compromising on aesthetics or comfort, fear not; Ed's wife, Rachelle, insists on style–with a conscience. In Living Like Ed, his environmentalism and her design savvy combine to create a guide to going green that keeps the chic in eco-chic.
From recycling more materials than you ever thought possible to composting without raising a stink to buying an electric car, Living Like Ed is packed with ideas–from obvious to ingenious–that will help you live green, live responsibly, live well. Like Ed.
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Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: - Low hanging fruit
Got this after I watched the show and I admit I was a little fearful that it would be a bit naggy and irksome. I'm glad I was disappointed because it's an entertaining book, full of very useful information, presented in a format that actually encourages the reader to make the small changes (the "low hanging fruit" as Begley calls it) in an effort to see almost immediate results. We all cannot go the electric car/solar panel route nor does he insist that we should. Each small change we make contributes ... Read More
Rating: - Fun and informative.
I really enjoyed this book.It was a very easy and entertaining read and informative at the same time.I'd recommend it to anyone interested in breaking into the green lifestyle or just to reinforce what you already may be doing to save energy and money.
Rating: - Green energy primer for our times
This books has a lot of serious information in it about sustainability, but delivers it in a very simple style. Unlike many course books and science entailed green eco books, this one gives very basic recycling methods and complex energy sustainability theory at the same pace.
This is a great book for anyone with a household who is reviewing ways to cut energy bills and recycle stuff.
Rating: 
- What is a Eco-Friendly life?
This book will explain what you can do to help the environment as one person or family.I thought it was time to make a difference in this world and this book helps with that. It gave me many idea's.
His book looks at 6 area's in our lives we can be more efficient.The Home,transportation,energy;garden and kitchen;clothing and hair;skin care. He has also included a workbook of questions that you can answer with your own life styles and how to improve it, helping the earth.
Rating: - i want to be like ed!
This book is great.It's very easy to read, helpful, and interesting.Ed & his wife explain a variety of home improvements one can make and provide logical explanations for all of them.This book makes me want to do everything i can to live an eco-friendly life.
- Low hanging fruitGot this after I watched the show and I admit I was a little fearful that it would be a bit naggy and irksome. I'm glad I was disappointed because it's an entertaining book, full of very useful information, presented in a format that actually encourages the reader to make the small changes (the "low hanging fruit" as Begley calls it) in an effort to see almost immediate results. We all cannot go the electric car/solar panel route nor does he insist that we should. Each small change we make contributes ... Read More
- Fun and informative.I really enjoyed this book.It was a very easy and entertaining read and informative at the same time.I'd recommend it to anyone interested in breaking into the green lifestyle or just to reinforce what you already may be doing to save energy and money.
- Green energy primer for our timesThis books has a lot of serious information in it about sustainability, but delivers it in a very simple style. Unlike many course books and science entailed green eco books, this one gives very basic recycling methods and complex energy sustainability theory at the same pace.
This is a great book for anyone with a household who is reviewing ways to cut energy bills and recycle stuff.
- What is a Eco-Friendly life?This book will explain what you can do to help the environment as one person or family.I thought it was time to make a difference in this world and this book helps with that. It gave me many idea's.
His book looks at 6 area's in our lives we can be more efficient.The Home,transportation,energy;garden and kitchen;clothing and hair;skin care. He has also included a workbook of questions that you can answer with your own life styles and how to improve it, helping the earth.
- i want to be like ed!This book is great.It's very easy to read, helpful, and interesting.Ed & his wife explain a variety of home improvements one can make and provide logical explanations for all of them.This book makes me want to do everything i can to live an eco-friendly life.
