Green Living For Dummies
Chapter One
Being Greener for the Good
of People and the Planet
In This Chapter
* Exploring choices and the benefits of change
* Making small changes every day for big, green gains
What, exactly, does green or sustainable living mean? Different people
use different definitions, but it all comes down to one fundamental
concept: The Earth's resources shouldn't be depleted faster than they can be
replenished. From that concept comes everything else, including caring for
the environment, animals and other living things, your health, your local
community, and communities around the world.
When you start to look at all the different kinds of resources - from fossil
fuels to forests, agricultural land to wildlife, and the ocean's depths to the air
that you breathe - it's easy to see how everything is interconnected and
how the actions that you take today can affect the future. This chapter looks
at the impact your lifestyle has on the Earth's resources and then sum ... read full excerpt from: Green Living For Dummies ebook
