The Lazy Environmentalist: Your Guide to Easy, Stylish, Green Living

by Josh Dorfman

Book Overview

Suitable for readers who care about the environment but will never join Greenpeace, this work is a compendium of information and resources on an array of subjects for environmentally friendly living, including chapters on clothing, home, childcare, garden, health, travel and work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1584796022
• ISBN13: 9781584796022
• Release Date: May 2007
• Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 7.1" x 8.2"
• Age Range: 13 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 8 to Postsecondary

Customer Reviews

Comprehensive resource guide

Josh Dorfman, radio personality and engaging author, has put together a very uptodate and comprehensive guide for people who want to make serious changes in their comsumption, whether large or small. I'm considering whether to buy or build a new home, and resources for 'green' remodeling and 'green' building, as well as 'green' pre-fab are here. Chapters are short, not usually more than 7 or 8 pages, and begin with narrative. At the end of each piece of commentary are the resources he mentions, complete with a reminder of the company or service provider, as well as all pertinent contact information. There are chapters that address almost every facet of our lives, from carpeting and paint, to bedding and toilets. Dorfman make being lazy, "heavenly". He opens the door for us so that going green isn't as intimidating as it may seem. We aren't lost by crazy industry-specific lingo. He explains terms well in simple definitions and allows us to see that even in green circles, there isn't a 'secret handshake' sort of clique. This book is essential for people who are interested in making a difference, but just aren't sure where to begin.

What a valuable reference

This book is great, and the title is right on. Instead of all the doom and gloom out there about the environment, this book simply informs you of the easy ways to help diminish our impact on the environment without changing your lifestyle. I have already switched to 100% methane source for my electricity and bought a scooter getting 80MPG, thanks to this book. Well done, Mr. Dorfman!

I love being green and easy :)

This book is great when you know the information is out there you just need help finding it- Whether it is looking for eco friendly flooring for a remodel in your home or a new green jewerly designer. Vactions, Transportation, Energy and even kitchen appliances...(ie even the kitchen sink)

Father of a two year old....

Having a two year old, I really appreciate the chapter on babies and kids. The book lists a ton of really good resources for parents who want to raise environmentally conscious and healthy kids but feel the urge to dress their kids in something other than burlap sacks and cloth diapers.

Great Affordable and Easy to Use Resource!

I think anyone who is the least bit interested in being environmentally friendy would want to have this affordable and easy to use book on their bookshelves. I have been immersed professionally in sustainable furnishings for years and it contains eco-friendly furniture sources that I was not aware of! It lists, with brief descriptions, stylish, eco-friendly options for a wide range of purchases ranging from clothes to travel.