There are so many books out now about green living that even I am getting a bit overwhelmed. I get one in the mail from a publishing company and I start to groan. Love the topic, I am just not sure we need a thousand books on it.
Getting The Green Year was kind of refreshing though. It breaks up the info into 365 small things you can do to make a difference and categorizes them by date. Every day you can potentially start off by reading that day’s Green Year page and then see if you can implement it. After a year you have 365 new habits that equal BIG change. There is a notes section at the bottom on each page so you can jot down an alternative idea and there is also an empty bubble you can fill in like a standardized test if you were able to act on the day’s tip.
I like the concept because it is a fresh and fun approach and the info is excellent as well. I might not opt to sit and read the book cover to cover but one page a day I can totally handle. 
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I can’t read anymore! The books are multiplying, far too fast.
My website slogan is “green simple living” and I’ve always tried to live a green life. A friend of mine was talking to me about it a few months ago and mentioned his fatigue with the word “green”…it seems that the trend has everyone jumping on the bandwagon. A shame it can’t just be a natural thing for everyone (pun intended).
I was given Marjorie Lamb’s book “2 Minutes a Day to A Greener Planet” about 2 decades ago…same theory, simple things each day are so easy to achieve. Now let’s go forth an multiply the changes, not the books.
You all raise a good point about “green” overload. But think of it this way, people don’t change unless they are hit over the head. Early adopters of ANYTHING get tired of hearing about it. But like any marketing effort, it takes time for it the lesson to be absorbed by “the masses.” People need to hear it again and again and again before they stop what they are doing and even consider change.
Also, hopefully green is not a fad. Eventually, after a lot more books, LOL and writing and awareness, it will be woven into the fabric of our lives and books like this one and ours, “Celebrate Green!,” will not be needed. In fact, this is one of our fervent hopes. We want nothing more than a revolution in how people live their lives and that will no doubt take a lot more attention from media and the rest of us.
Happy Valentine’s Day, Tiffany
Yes, there is definitely a lot out there capitalizing on the whole “green trend”. I always have a good flip through them before I even consider buying anything. I got a couple of books for Christmas that has THE SAME tips almost verbatim. I mean, I think we should have labels on the books ” beginner environmentalist”, “advanced” etc. I am tired of reading “recycle your aluminum cans” … Thanks for another insightful post!
Thanks for the suggetion. This sounds like a good book and i am going to check it out for sure.
Good point, Lynn. The green word does get tiring when you’ve been practicing the lifestyle for a while already, but it does take time for the idea to sink in for the masses.
Like the book suggestion. Seems like a great way to introduce eco friendly living to those who need it!
I keep a wish list going at Amazon. Whenever you recommend a book, I add it to my wish list so when I have time I can either get it from the library or order from Amazon. That way, I never forget a book. This one I ordered immediately. I homeschool and my 8 yr old son is growing greener all the time. I thought I would give this to him as an assignment. He can read and learn, then help implement the new idea. He is already the recycle police. Thanks again!!!!