6 Books that will boost your eco knowledge and help you live cleaner

This summer, we want to make an extra effort to appreciate our planet and everything it does for us. As part of our commitment to sustainability and making eco-friendliness convenient, we’re bringing you a bi-monthly posts with creative and fun ways to live more sustainably this summer.

There are tons of sustainability books to read – ones that inform, empower, motivate, and more. I’m picking out my six favorites and recommending them to you. These are definitely worth the read, so check them out and let us know what you think! Feel free to give us some suggestions too.

1. Cradle to Cradle by William McDonough – The first & the favorite: Cradle to Cradle is an office favorite and our top reco this summer. In addition to the mind-bending message of this book, the physical book itself is not printed on paper but on recycled plastic, so you can read it in the ocean, tub, jacuzzi – whatever floats your boat. In this thought provoking book, McDonough challenges you to rethink the way we produce and consume. The content looks at our traditional shortsighted mindset and proposes a new vision for consumption.

2. Garbology by Edward Humes – It’s difficult to wrap your head around how much waste the average American produces – Humes’ book breaks down the numbers and sheds light on what we’re throwing away and the costs associated with our behaviors. You’ll never look at trash the same again!

3. High Tide on Main Street by John Englander – Focused specifically on sea level rise in the coming decades and centuries, Englander presents the science in a digestible anyone can understand. By the end of the book, the reader has a clear sense of the best and worst predictions, as well as a set of tools for how he/she can make a difference.

4. The Green Book by Elizabeth Rogers & Thomas M. Kostigen – Everyone should keep a copy of this book on their shelf. It’s a quick and easy read that gives a wealth of tools and solutions for living a greener and cleaner life from start to finish. The book is full of information and facts that help illustrate how each action makes a difference. There are also some celebrity

5. No Impact Man by Colin Beavan – Beavan’s book is a journey through his quest to cut all wasteful practices from his life. While Beavan’s personal approach is extreme, the story is both entertaining and informative.

6. The Lorax by Dr. Suess – This is a classic for all ages. If you haven’t yet, you should read it and see the movie. For kids and adults alike, Dr. Suess is able to communicate the consequences of disrespecting the environment through this fictitious story about disappearing trees and a changed landscape.

With those recommendations, grab a copy of these fantastic reads and find a spot outside to dive into them. Keep following our blog and Pinterest page this summer for inspiration on how to be more sustainable in your daily life!