Today's Eco Life
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Description
Book Introduction
Set up an 'eco function' in your life
Find your own easy yet effective method
Every day, we consume countless things, eat, drink, use, and excrete them.
At home, outdoors, on the go, at work and on vacation, we are impacting the environment in some way at almost every moment of our lives, whether we are eating, buying, or using things.
With the Earth warning of infectious diseases, fine dust, and climate disasters like floods and droughts, is there anything I can do? Become a vegetarian, zero-waste, or a climate activist? There are many options, but it seems too daunting to even begin.
But here are some eco-friendly practices you can start implementing today, even if you don't become a full-fledged environmental activist.
"Today's Eco Life" offers a variety of effective and practical methods that can lead to results, from easy personal practices to suggestions for restaurants you frequent or local governments.
If we each apply the methods available to us in our own lives, according to our own circumstances, it will be beneficial to both our lives and the planet.
Find your own easy yet effective method
Every day, we consume countless things, eat, drink, use, and excrete them.
At home, outdoors, on the go, at work and on vacation, we are impacting the environment in some way at almost every moment of our lives, whether we are eating, buying, or using things.
With the Earth warning of infectious diseases, fine dust, and climate disasters like floods and droughts, is there anything I can do? Become a vegetarian, zero-waste, or a climate activist? There are many options, but it seems too daunting to even begin.
But here are some eco-friendly practices you can start implementing today, even if you don't become a full-fledged environmental activist.
"Today's Eco Life" offers a variety of effective and practical methods that can lead to results, from easy personal practices to suggestions for restaurants you frequent or local governments.
If we each apply the methods available to us in our own lives, according to our own circumstances, it will be beneficial to both our lives and the planet.
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index
preface
1.
at home
cleaning
Water use
sewage treatment
plastic
energy
white goods
smart meters
Internet
Recycling
air purification
plastic waste
Clothing waste
Plastic in clothing
Cotton and synthetic fibers
laundry
2.
outdoors
Growing plants
peat fertilizer
insects and birds
wild flora and fauna
Cultivation of alien species
Planting trees
Composting
gardening
Wildlife conservation
Garbage removal
dog feces
3.
When moving
Eco-friendly transportation
airplane
electric cars
bicycle
private car
4.
Go on vacation
Eco-tourism
Packing
overtourism
sunscreen
Eco-tourism recommendations
eco-friendly accommodation
lodging
5.
At work
Paper use
Office temperature
plastic water bottles
Commuting to and from work and school
Encouraging environmental awareness
eco-friendly activities
circular economy
6.
When eating and shopping
food waste
egg
meat-eating
dairy products
fish
local food
deforestation
Eating out
grocery store
Food Waste and Famine
food supply chain
online shopping
Conclusion
References
Acknowledgements
1.
at home
cleaning
Water use
sewage treatment
plastic
energy
white goods
smart meters
Internet
Recycling
air purification
plastic waste
Clothing waste
Plastic in clothing
Cotton and synthetic fibers
laundry
2.
outdoors
Growing plants
peat fertilizer
insects and birds
wild flora and fauna
Cultivation of alien species
Planting trees
Composting
gardening
Wildlife conservation
Garbage removal
dog feces
3.
When moving
Eco-friendly transportation
airplane
electric cars
bicycle
private car
4.
Go on vacation
Eco-tourism
Packing
overtourism
sunscreen
Eco-tourism recommendations
eco-friendly accommodation
lodging
5.
At work
Paper use
Office temperature
plastic water bottles
Commuting to and from work and school
Encouraging environmental awareness
eco-friendly activities
circular economy
6.
When eating and shopping
food waste
egg
meat-eating
dairy products
fish
local food
deforestation
Eating out
grocery store
Food Waste and Famine
food supply chain
online shopping
Conclusion
References
Acknowledgements
Into the book
It's easy to think of the Internet and cloud storage as virtual spaces, but they're actually warehouses larger than an airplane hangar.
The warehouse is filled with servers and circuit boards that consume enormous amounts of electricity and generate heat, and are connected by tens of millions of kilometers of cables laid under the sea.
Every time we use cloud storage, search, write email, or browse social media, we are of course adding to our greenhouse gas emissions.
--- p.27
The main reason people throw away their trash anywhere is because there are no visible trash cans and they don't want to bother looking for one.
So, let's ask our local councils to install clearly visible recycling bins and trash cans in areas where a lot of waste is thrown away.
Usually the packaging has the brand written on it.
When you pick up trash, identify where it came from, then visit that store and demand that they reduce packaging, install recycling bins, and campaign against littering.
Under the 'Producer Responsibility Recycling System,' the responsibility of packaging material producers extends to the recycling stage, so let's return the collected packaging waste to those companies.
--- p.63
The best option depends on the distance and purpose of your trip.
If you're moving around within the area, it's obviously better to walk, ride a bike, or use public transportation like the bus or subway.
When traveling to other cities, try to take the bus or train as much as possible.
If you must take a car, find someone to ride with (if all seats are filled, the carbon emissions per person are similar to domestic rail travel).
A train's carbon emissions vary depending on the number of passengers (a crowded commuter train has lower emissions per passenger than an uncrowded one) and the type of powertrain, with long-distance buses producing less emissions than diesel trains.
--- p.69
The environment does not have to pay the price for protecting human skin.
Among sunscreens, cream-type products last longer and have less of an impact on the environment than spray-type products that wash off easily with water.
Choose products that are free of chemicals known to destroy coral reefs.
Be careful, biodegradable sunscreens can still damage coral reefs.
--- p.
87
There are too many eggs being thrown away.
In 2018, 720 million perfectly good eggs were thrown away in the UK alone.
Eggs of the same size are sometimes discarded during the grading process to be sold together, and consumers sometimes throw away eggs that have passed their expiration date.
To reduce waste, let's try a simple water glass test.
A healthy egg will sink to the bottom of a glass of water.
If it sinks horizontally, it is a fresh egg.
If it sinks vertically, it is less fresh, but if cooked well, there is no problem.
Eggs that float on the water should be discarded.
It is caused by gas from bad bacteria, so eating it can cause diarrhea.
Eggs can be stored for up to a year if frozen.
Separately beat the egg whites and yolks, place them in a freezer container, freeze, and thaw them in the refrigerator the day before eating, then cook them thoroughly.
The warehouse is filled with servers and circuit boards that consume enormous amounts of electricity and generate heat, and are connected by tens of millions of kilometers of cables laid under the sea.
Every time we use cloud storage, search, write email, or browse social media, we are of course adding to our greenhouse gas emissions.
--- p.27
The main reason people throw away their trash anywhere is because there are no visible trash cans and they don't want to bother looking for one.
So, let's ask our local councils to install clearly visible recycling bins and trash cans in areas where a lot of waste is thrown away.
Usually the packaging has the brand written on it.
When you pick up trash, identify where it came from, then visit that store and demand that they reduce packaging, install recycling bins, and campaign against littering.
Under the 'Producer Responsibility Recycling System,' the responsibility of packaging material producers extends to the recycling stage, so let's return the collected packaging waste to those companies.
--- p.63
The best option depends on the distance and purpose of your trip.
If you're moving around within the area, it's obviously better to walk, ride a bike, or use public transportation like the bus or subway.
When traveling to other cities, try to take the bus or train as much as possible.
If you must take a car, find someone to ride with (if all seats are filled, the carbon emissions per person are similar to domestic rail travel).
A train's carbon emissions vary depending on the number of passengers (a crowded commuter train has lower emissions per passenger than an uncrowded one) and the type of powertrain, with long-distance buses producing less emissions than diesel trains.
--- p.69
The environment does not have to pay the price for protecting human skin.
Among sunscreens, cream-type products last longer and have less of an impact on the environment than spray-type products that wash off easily with water.
Choose products that are free of chemicals known to destroy coral reefs.
Be careful, biodegradable sunscreens can still damage coral reefs.
--- p.
87
There are too many eggs being thrown away.
In 2018, 720 million perfectly good eggs were thrown away in the UK alone.
Eggs of the same size are sometimes discarded during the grading process to be sold together, and consumers sometimes throw away eggs that have passed their expiration date.
To reduce waste, let's try a simple water glass test.
A healthy egg will sink to the bottom of a glass of water.
If it sinks horizontally, it is a fresh egg.
If it sinks vertically, it is less fresh, but if cooked well, there is no problem.
Eggs that float on the water should be discarded.
It is caused by gas from bad bacteria, so eating it can cause diarrhea.
Eggs can be stored for up to a year if frozen.
Separately beat the egg whites and yolks, place them in a freezer container, freeze, and thaw them in the refrigerator the day before eating, then cook them thoroughly.
--- p.115
Publisher's Review
While benefiting the Earth
Please make my life green too
Eco Life 57
O Would it be better to pack the leftover food in a disposable container?
If you keep the water running while showering, wouldn't you use less water when bathing?
Are tomatoes grown under heating in a nearby area better, or tomatoes from a warmer, more distant location?
O Is it better to shop online or drive to the store to buy the items?
O Built-in or stand-alone appliances, which is more energy efficient?
O Are tomatoes grown in the suburbs in winter better, or tomatoes brought in from a faraway but warmer region?
As we go about our daily lives, we sometimes find ourselves in these environmental dilemmas.
Which has a smaller carbon footprint? Even if you want to act in a more environmentally friendly way, aren't you still doing things the way you've always done them? According to "Today's Eco Life," the carbon footprint of food waste is ten times higher than that of plastic containers, so even if you use packaging, it's better to finish it later.
When taking a bath, you can use up to 80 liters of water, so it is best to finish showering in less than 10 minutes.
The carbon cost of online shopping is huge, but if you're driving alone and only buying one or two items, it's better to buy several items together online.
Built-in appliances are less energy efficient than freestanding appliances because they have less space to dissipate heat.
Local produce in season is always a good choice, but out of season, produce grown in a heated greenhouse has a smaller carbon footprint than produce grown in a warmer region and shipped by ship.
《Today's Eco Life》 meticulously examines the impact our choices have on the environment and provides a comprehensive overview of eco-friendly practices we can implement.
It presents 57 problems to think about in each situation and location—at home, outdoors, on the go, at work or school, on vacation, and while eating or shopping—and solutions that can bring about real change.
If we each choose what we can and apply it to our daily lives according to our circumstances, both our lives and the planet will benefit.
Electric cars, biodegradable plastics, plant-based milk…
Are the 'eco-friendly' alternatives worth their name?
As awareness of the growing severity of environmental problems spreads, eco-friendly products are appearing one after another.
Consumers expect that purchasing such products will be better for the environment, even if they are a little more expensive.
But are all products labeled "eco-friendly" truly beneficial to the environment? Tessa Wardley examines each case in detail, examining the environmental impact of these products and whether they deliver the expected results.
For example, electric vehicles do not emit exhaust fumes while in use, but they say that even if you switch to electric vehicles, it will not help the carbon balance as much as expected at present.
Because electricity generated from renewable energy is still not enough to meet all electricity demand.
If you charge your electric car with electricity generated from renewable energy, it means that others will have to use electricity generated from fossil fuels.
Also, rare metals must be used when making engines.
Tesla predicts that these metals will become scarce worldwide around 2050.
As we increasingly shift to renewable energy and electric vehicles become more efficient, there will come a point where electric vehicles will be more advantageous from a carbon balance perspective.
So until then, it's better to use the car you have now rather than switching to an electric car.
If biodegradable plastics are recycled instead of being disposed of as general waste, it adds to the confusion in the recycling system.
Moreover, it has not yet been clearly proven whether biodegradable plastics actually decompose in a short period of time or in a truly environmentally friendly manner.
Plant-based milks produce one-third of the greenhouse gases and use one-ninth of the land compared to conventional milk, yet only soy milk has a nutritional value comparable to that of animal-based milk.
Tropical forests are being decimated by soybean and coconut farms, and almond groves require massive amounts of water and pesticides.
Rice has the highest greenhouse gas emissions of any major grain.
Hazelnut milk or oat milk are better alternatives from an environmental perspective.
Even things that are considered the 'right choice' for the environment may not be the right answer.
That's why we need to periodically research relevant information and continually consider what the best option is.
The author also covers lesser-known topics, such as how to eat fish sustainably, the benefits of smart meters, the problems with peat fertilizer, and how to reduce waste in egg production and consumption.
Alone and with others
Practical Tips for Reducing Your Carbon Footprint
So what choices should we make? In this book, the author presents a variety of environmental practices, from methods we can try right now to ways to collaborate with those around us.
When shopping online, instead of ordering every time you think of it, it is recommended to reduce impulse purchases by setting a day or date for online shopping, or to use standard shipping rather than same-day or next-day delivery.
Because standard shipping allows the company to plan its shipments more efficiently.
Growing ingredients like basil yourself is better both financially and emotionally than buying them packaged in plastic or vinyl containers.
If you want to put potted plants on your windowsill, we also give tips on how easy it is to grow potted perennials like rosemary or lavender.
The author also provides tips on how to actively engage with those around you.
Suggestions range from swapping clothes with friends or watching an environmental documentary that resonates with many people when meeting up, to participating in citizen science or volunteering at an environmental organization.
It also talks about how to effectively pick up trash on the street.
While simply picking up trash is fine, we should also visit stores that sell mostly discarded packaging and ask them to install recycling bins and campaign against littering.
I also suggest suggesting that your regular restaurant add a vegetarian menu, or if they buy their ingredients directly from a local vendor, that they promote their supply chain by listing it in small print on their menu.
This book is also full of ideas you can share with others, including how to become an environmental influencer by writing online reviews and how to participate in meaningful campaigns like tree planting.
“This book doesn’t end with reading.
“It starts the journey.” (Amazon Review) This book is a practical guide to help us make better choices and maximize our impact on the global scale of the environmental crisis, helping the world get on the right path.
Today's Eco Life offers dozens of simple ways to effectively address your environmental concerns, from reducing food waste, choosing more durable clothing, sharing old clothes, to changing your driving habits.
- Mitch Ratcliffe, Earth911
By choosing options with the lowest carbon footprint and producing the least waste, you can help your community and make the natural world healthier.
- green teacher
A book full of practical tips for reducing your carbon footprint.
- Leanne, Amazon
After reading this book, I changed.
How can I respond to all the problems affecting our planet, both locally and globally? This book clearly outlines the basic steps.
Everything this book covers—from dog waste disposal to plastic usage to the energy and pollution costs of commuting—is an idea that can help you change your behavior for the better.
I've taught environmental issues to thousands of people, and I, too, prefer the modular approach the author takes.
Throughout the book, I cringed at how shallow my knowledge was on some issues I considered important (sustainable fishing, cycling, avoiding red meat and poultry).
I liked that it brought up things I hadn't thought of.
You can use this book to start building a more sustainable future.
This book is not an end in itself, but rather a beginning to a journey.
It's also important to note that you can actually get help with environmental anxiety.
I've watched students become depressed when they learn about all the negative impacts of chemicals, road construction, invasive species, etc.
Here's what we can do as individuals and as members of a community.
Tessa Wardley enlightens us by balancing action and concern.
- RS Cobblestone, Amazon
Please make my life green too
Eco Life 57
O Would it be better to pack the leftover food in a disposable container?
If you keep the water running while showering, wouldn't you use less water when bathing?
Are tomatoes grown under heating in a nearby area better, or tomatoes from a warmer, more distant location?
O Is it better to shop online or drive to the store to buy the items?
O Built-in or stand-alone appliances, which is more energy efficient?
O Are tomatoes grown in the suburbs in winter better, or tomatoes brought in from a faraway but warmer region?
As we go about our daily lives, we sometimes find ourselves in these environmental dilemmas.
Which has a smaller carbon footprint? Even if you want to act in a more environmentally friendly way, aren't you still doing things the way you've always done them? According to "Today's Eco Life," the carbon footprint of food waste is ten times higher than that of plastic containers, so even if you use packaging, it's better to finish it later.
When taking a bath, you can use up to 80 liters of water, so it is best to finish showering in less than 10 minutes.
The carbon cost of online shopping is huge, but if you're driving alone and only buying one or two items, it's better to buy several items together online.
Built-in appliances are less energy efficient than freestanding appliances because they have less space to dissipate heat.
Local produce in season is always a good choice, but out of season, produce grown in a heated greenhouse has a smaller carbon footprint than produce grown in a warmer region and shipped by ship.
《Today's Eco Life》 meticulously examines the impact our choices have on the environment and provides a comprehensive overview of eco-friendly practices we can implement.
It presents 57 problems to think about in each situation and location—at home, outdoors, on the go, at work or school, on vacation, and while eating or shopping—and solutions that can bring about real change.
If we each choose what we can and apply it to our daily lives according to our circumstances, both our lives and the planet will benefit.
Electric cars, biodegradable plastics, plant-based milk…
Are the 'eco-friendly' alternatives worth their name?
As awareness of the growing severity of environmental problems spreads, eco-friendly products are appearing one after another.
Consumers expect that purchasing such products will be better for the environment, even if they are a little more expensive.
But are all products labeled "eco-friendly" truly beneficial to the environment? Tessa Wardley examines each case in detail, examining the environmental impact of these products and whether they deliver the expected results.
For example, electric vehicles do not emit exhaust fumes while in use, but they say that even if you switch to electric vehicles, it will not help the carbon balance as much as expected at present.
Because electricity generated from renewable energy is still not enough to meet all electricity demand.
If you charge your electric car with electricity generated from renewable energy, it means that others will have to use electricity generated from fossil fuels.
Also, rare metals must be used when making engines.
Tesla predicts that these metals will become scarce worldwide around 2050.
As we increasingly shift to renewable energy and electric vehicles become more efficient, there will come a point where electric vehicles will be more advantageous from a carbon balance perspective.
So until then, it's better to use the car you have now rather than switching to an electric car.
If biodegradable plastics are recycled instead of being disposed of as general waste, it adds to the confusion in the recycling system.
Moreover, it has not yet been clearly proven whether biodegradable plastics actually decompose in a short period of time or in a truly environmentally friendly manner.
Plant-based milks produce one-third of the greenhouse gases and use one-ninth of the land compared to conventional milk, yet only soy milk has a nutritional value comparable to that of animal-based milk.
Tropical forests are being decimated by soybean and coconut farms, and almond groves require massive amounts of water and pesticides.
Rice has the highest greenhouse gas emissions of any major grain.
Hazelnut milk or oat milk are better alternatives from an environmental perspective.
Even things that are considered the 'right choice' for the environment may not be the right answer.
That's why we need to periodically research relevant information and continually consider what the best option is.
The author also covers lesser-known topics, such as how to eat fish sustainably, the benefits of smart meters, the problems with peat fertilizer, and how to reduce waste in egg production and consumption.
Alone and with others
Practical Tips for Reducing Your Carbon Footprint
So what choices should we make? In this book, the author presents a variety of environmental practices, from methods we can try right now to ways to collaborate with those around us.
When shopping online, instead of ordering every time you think of it, it is recommended to reduce impulse purchases by setting a day or date for online shopping, or to use standard shipping rather than same-day or next-day delivery.
Because standard shipping allows the company to plan its shipments more efficiently.
Growing ingredients like basil yourself is better both financially and emotionally than buying them packaged in plastic or vinyl containers.
If you want to put potted plants on your windowsill, we also give tips on how easy it is to grow potted perennials like rosemary or lavender.
The author also provides tips on how to actively engage with those around you.
Suggestions range from swapping clothes with friends or watching an environmental documentary that resonates with many people when meeting up, to participating in citizen science or volunteering at an environmental organization.
It also talks about how to effectively pick up trash on the street.
While simply picking up trash is fine, we should also visit stores that sell mostly discarded packaging and ask them to install recycling bins and campaign against littering.
I also suggest suggesting that your regular restaurant add a vegetarian menu, or if they buy their ingredients directly from a local vendor, that they promote their supply chain by listing it in small print on their menu.
This book is also full of ideas you can share with others, including how to become an environmental influencer by writing online reviews and how to participate in meaningful campaigns like tree planting.
“This book doesn’t end with reading.
“It starts the journey.” (Amazon Review) This book is a practical guide to help us make better choices and maximize our impact on the global scale of the environmental crisis, helping the world get on the right path.
Today's Eco Life offers dozens of simple ways to effectively address your environmental concerns, from reducing food waste, choosing more durable clothing, sharing old clothes, to changing your driving habits.
- Mitch Ratcliffe, Earth911
By choosing options with the lowest carbon footprint and producing the least waste, you can help your community and make the natural world healthier.
- green teacher
A book full of practical tips for reducing your carbon footprint.
- Leanne, Amazon
After reading this book, I changed.
How can I respond to all the problems affecting our planet, both locally and globally? This book clearly outlines the basic steps.
Everything this book covers—from dog waste disposal to plastic usage to the energy and pollution costs of commuting—is an idea that can help you change your behavior for the better.
I've taught environmental issues to thousands of people, and I, too, prefer the modular approach the author takes.
Throughout the book, I cringed at how shallow my knowledge was on some issues I considered important (sustainable fishing, cycling, avoiding red meat and poultry).
I liked that it brought up things I hadn't thought of.
You can use this book to start building a more sustainable future.
This book is not an end in itself, but rather a beginning to a journey.
It's also important to note that you can actually get help with environmental anxiety.
I've watched students become depressed when they learn about all the negative impacts of chemicals, road construction, invasive species, etc.
Here's what we can do as individuals and as members of a community.
Tessa Wardley enlightens us by balancing action and concern.
- RS Cobblestone, Amazon
GOODS SPECIFICS
- Date of issue: May 9, 2022
- Format: Hardcover book binding method guide
- Page count, weight, size: 140 pages | 232g | 120*192*20mm
- ISBN13: 9788963724010
- ISBN10: 8963724018
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