"Self-published by Lianne Bell earlier this year, How on Earth Can I Be Eco-Friendly? is a funny, engaging and insightful read that doesn’t sugar-coat some frank truths. It provides practical advice and, while it’s perhaps aimed more at those just starting out on their eco-friendly journey, there’s definitely something for everyone – and some interesting uses for lemons that are worth a try!
Bell argues against the popular belief that sustainable living is ‘elitist’ and the option to make certain choices is not available to everyone. She makes the case that living sustainably doesn’t have to be daunting or expensive; quite the opposite.
The truth is that we buy and throw away far more than we need to and, as Bell notes, it’s hard to appreciate where our purchases come from and end up without seeing it first-hand; “When I was in London, though I didn’t see the actual piles of waste I was personally generating, that doesn’t mean they weren’t there,” she writes.
It’s a relatively quick read and is split into three easily digestible parts, focusing on the fashion, food and beauty industries. Each section is punctuated with hashtags and thought-provoking quotes from a range of notable people, from the Executive Director of Greenpeace to Elon Musk. Bell then gets straight to the point with some of the stark facts and harsh realities behind the purchases we make before offering some tried-and-tested advice." - Kate Groves and The Team at
https://www.wordforest.org/2020/08/28/august-book-review-how-on-earth-can-i-be-eco-friendly-by-lianne-bell/
