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The Consumer's Guide to Effective Environmental Choices Practical Advice from the Union of Concerned Scientists Author: Michael Brower, Warren Leon From one of the most prestigious nonprofit organizations devoted to environmental issues comes a clear, practical, and rational overview of the relationship between consumers and the environment. —          — Paper or plastic? Bus or car? Old house or new? Cloth diapers or disposables? Some choices have a hu...  more »ge impact on the environment; others are of negligible importance. To those of us who care about our quality of life and what is happening to the earth, this is a vastly important issue. In these pages, the Union of Concerned Scientists help inform consumers about everyday decisions that significantly affect the environment. For example, a few major decisions--such as the choice of a house or vehicle--have such a disproportionately large affect on the environment that minor environmental infractions shrink by comparison.                  This book identifies the 4 Most Significant Consumer-Related Environmental Problems, the 7 Most Damaging Spending Categories, 11 Priority Actions, and 7 Rules for Responsible Consumption. Learn what you can do to have a truly significant impact on our world from the people who are at the forefront of scientific research.  « less Post This Book + Reminder Login | Register ISBN-13: 9780609802816 ISBN-10: 060980281X Publication Date: 3/30/1999 Pages: 304 Rating: Currently 3.4/5 Stars.  15 3.4 stars, based on 15 ratings Publisher: Three Rivers Press Book Type: Paperback Reviews: Member | Amazon | Write a Review

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