Small Steps to Less Waste (Paperback)

Claudi Williams

ISBN 10: 1912480298 / ISBN 13: 9781912480296

Published by Hawthorn Press, Stroud, 2021

About this Item

Paperback. What are the tipping points that encourage people to make significant changes to their behaviour? Here are ten stories of personal enlightenment and the practical changes they made. This book offers simple alternatives to mass-produced, shop-bought, highly packaged goods. People of all ages can develop the skills and courage to make, create and look after what they have, rather than throw away and buy new.Each chapter will show how to make something, with recipes and methods. The reader will be introduced to the idea of making things theyve probably never even thought of making before (for example toothpaste or sanitary pads). This can be a revelation to and help people feel as if they have more control.The reader will hear about the journey of each of the makers and what made them change their perspective and what they believe in. Tips on how to change our behaviour; saving money; how to cut waste and reduce consumption; Tips on how to repair, reuse, recycle and why. This book offers simple alternatives to mass-produced, shop-bought, highly packaged goods. Includes positive projects to help you to take back control of your waste and reduce our impact on the environment. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

Seller Inventory # 9781912480296

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Small Steps to Less Waste (Paperback)
• Publisher: Hawthorn Press, Stroud
• Publication Date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1912480298
• ISBN 13: 9781912480296
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

About this title

Synopsis

What are the tipping points that encourage people to make significant changes to their behavior? Small Steps to Less Waste includes ten stories of personal enlightenment and the practical changes made. The book offers simple alternatives to mass-produced, store-bought, packaged goods. People of all ages can develop the skills and courage to make, create, repair, and look after what they have instead of always buying new. 

Each chapter suggests practical changes, recipes, and methods. The reader is introduced to the idea of making things they’ve probably never even thought of making before (for example toothpaste or lip salve). This can be a revelation to and help people feel as if they have more control.

The reader will read about the journey of each maker and what led them to change their perspective and actions. Included are tips on how to change our behavior; saving money; how to cut waste and reduce consumption; tips on how to repair, reuse, and recycle―and why.

All royalties for this book go to Stroud District Action on Plastic, part of Transition Stroud (UK), which actively works with the town and district council to reduce single-use plastic in the local area. The fund will support outreach to lead workshops, attend conferences, and educate. 

Quickthorn works in collaboration with the University of Gloucestershire Photography Department, featuring the beach-waste photographs of course leader Trudie Ballantyne, as well as images by Amy Harvey.

About the Author

Claudi Williams and her family embarked on an experiment in 2016 to see if it would be possible to shop, eat, clean, wash, and clothe themselves without creating plastic waste. With her success, she was interviewed on radio programs and quoted in a newspaper as an example to be followed. Now others are joining in the fight to being more sustainable in their everyday lives, so here are tips and recipes to help you make small changes that together will make a big difference.