Worried about climate change and want to do something about it? Then this is the book for you! I got it about 6 months ago, but in the current economic climate it’s likely to be more popular than ever.
Save Cash & Save the Planet is compiled by Friends of the Earth, the world’s largest environmental network.
Easy to read
Packed full of useful tips and advice, the book is arranged into handy sections covering topics such as Energy, Home, Garden, DIY, Food, Work and Finance. The style is upbeat, with plenty of photos and groovy graphics. It’s easy to read or dip into any time.
The suggestions range from simple practicalities like re-using carrier bags and using energy-saving lightbulbs to avoiding chemicals in the home, growing your own food and more ambitious projects like installing solar heating. There are hundreds of ideas here, with something for everyone.
Finally, there’s a great section at the back of the book packed with useful resources and website addresses for more information.
“Everyone can find ways to reduce their impact on the environment, while at the same time reducing the damage to their bank balance. Buy this book, be greener and save some money too.” Tony Juniper, Director of Friends of the Earth
Order your copy now!
Published by Collins in 2005, and printed on 100% recycled paper, it’s a substantial paperback at 320 pages (19 x 15cm) and is good value in itself.
With an RRP of £14.99 you can start saving right away by buying it from Amazon.co.uk for just £10.49 with free delivery in the UK. So, if you want to save cash and save the planet, order your copy now!
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Sounds like a worthwhile book – and of course it’s great that it’s printed on recycled paper. But it’s disappointing to note that so far, the book does not seem to be available in electronic format (not even Amazon’s ‘Kindle’), which requires no paper at all. Over the past couple of years I’ve switched to using a Pocket PC to download most of the books I read. I’m surprised that more conservation-minded people don’t follow suit. I’d be interested in others’ views.
That’s a good point, Keith (and gives me an idea for another post). I guess, in time, more books will become available in electronic format as the demand increases. Thanks for sharing your views ;-)
It’s a very helpful book – saved me £££s and reduced my carbon footprint quite a bit.
Could I borrow your copy please Paul? Then I’d save even more cash and it would be much better for the planet!
Of course you can, Katy! Contact me with your address and I’ll pop it in the post to you ;-)
Book sharing is very eco-friendly. In fact there’s a great site at readitswapit.co.uk for swapping books. Unfortunately they haven’t got Save Cash & Save the Planet so maybe you can put mine on there when you’ve finished with it.
Freecycle is another place that you might find it. Then of course there’s your local library. So, lots of ways you could get your hands on a copy without paying for it.
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I’m with Keith – ebooks are the way to go (although there’s still a cost to the environment by requiring and powering a device to read them on)
Paul – thank you so much for the book! It arrived this morning (I think I owe you some postage!!). I WILL pass the book on when I’ve read it and am looking forward to discovering more ideas to ’save money and save the planet’. Thanks again. Luv from Katy :)
YW, Katy. Glad you got it OK ;-)
Nice post, good review
@Murray Newlands: Welcome to Green Pepper and thanks for sharing your views! Glad you enjoyed the article ;-)