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Non-fiction - Sustainable Living - Christchurch City Libraries

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Looking for ways to help save the planet? Then these books on how to live a sustainable life are calling out to you. Learn how to be more self-sufficient, less wasteful and a true eco warrior. A Christchurch City Libraries list.

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18 items

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Better, Bolder, Different

Better, Bolder, Different

by Ethically Kate

Book - 2022

For New Zealand writer/blogger "Ethically Kate", just living a little better in this world is enough. In her first book, Kate suggests that when we are making decisions, why not tweak them to assist both the environment and ourselves. For New Zealand writer/blogger "Ethically Kate", just living a little better in this world is enough. In her first book, Kate suggests that when we are making decisions, why not tweak them to assist both the environment and ourselves. Show less

For New Zealand writer/blogger "Ethically Kate", just living a little better in this world is enough. In her first book, Kate suggests that when we are making decisions, why not tweak them to assist both the environment and ourselves. For New Zealand writer/blogger "Ethically Kate", just living a little better in this world is enough. In her first book, Kate suggests that when we are making decisions, why not tweak them to assist both the environment and ourselves. Show less

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Sustainable Badass

Sustainable Badass

A Zero-waste Lifestyle Guide

by Johansen, Gittemarie

Book - 2022

We can all be a sustainable badass, it's easy! How? By making small practical changes. Why? To save our planet for the next generation. Let Gittemarie Johansen be your guide on how to avoid the dump. We can all be a sustainable badass, it's easy! How? By making small practical changes. Why? To save our planet for the next generation. Let Gittemarie Johansen be your guide on how to avoid the dump. Show less

We can all be a sustainable badass, it's easy! How? By making small practical changes. Why? To save our planet for the next generation. Let Gittemarie Johansen be your guide on how to avoid the dump. We can all be a sustainable badass, it's easy! How? By making small practical changes. Why? To save our planet for the next generation. Let Gittemarie Johansen be your guide on how to avoid the dump. Show less

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Don't Be Trashy

Don't Be Trashy

A Practical Guide to Living With Less Waste and More Joy

by McKenna, Tara

Book - 2022

Find more joy with less waste is Tara McKenna's message to us all. "Don't be Trashy" is a practical guide toward changing your mindset. Tara is ...Show more Find more joy with less waste is Tara McKenna's message to us all. "Don't be Trashy" is a practical guide toward changing your mindset. Tara is the founder of " The Zero Waste Collective", a blog and lifestyle website about going zero waste, sustainable living and minimalism. Show less

Find more joy with less waste is Tara McKenna's message to us all. "Don't be Trashy" is a practical guide toward changing your mindset. Tara is ...Show more Find more joy with less waste is Tara McKenna's message to us all. "Don't be Trashy" is a practical guide toward changing your mindset. Tara is the founder of " The Zero Waste Collective", a blog and lifestyle website about going zero waste, sustainable living and minimalism. Show less

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The Edible Backyard

The Edible Backyard

A Practical Guide to Growing Organic Fruit and Vegetables All Year Round

by Irvine, Kath, 1971-

Book - 2021

Horowhenua gardening teacher Kath Irvine brings us a beautiful, practical New Zealand guide to growing organic fruit and vegetables at home. Her highly productive but low input methods provide us with an abundance of food all year long. Horowhenua gardening teacher Kath Irvine brings us a beautiful, practical New Zealand guide to growing organic fruit and vegetables at home. Her highly productive but low input methods provide us with an abundance of food all year long. Show less

Horowhenua gardening teacher Kath Irvine brings us a beautiful, practical New Zealand guide to growing organic fruit and vegetables at home. Her highly productive but low input methods provide us with an abundance of food all year long. Horowhenua gardening teacher Kath Irvine brings us a beautiful, practical New Zealand guide to growing organic fruit and vegetables at home. Her highly productive but low input methods provide us with an abundance of food all year long. Show less

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Costa's World

Costa's World

Gardening for the Soil, the Soul and the Suburbs

by Georgiadis, Costa

Book - 2021

This wonderful, quirky family book is as clever as its writer; master gardener and TV presenter Costa Georgiadis. His positive, joyful outlook on sustainable living spills into his expertise as one of Australia's most popular gardeners. This wonderful, quirky family book is as clever as its writer; master gardener and TV presenter Costa Georgiadis. His positive, joyful outlook on sustainable living spills into his expertise as one of Australia's most popular gardeners. Show less

This wonderful, quirky family book is as clever as its writer; master gardener and TV presenter Costa Georgiadis. His positive, joyful outlook on sustainable living spills into his expertise as one of Australia's most popular gardeners. This wonderful, quirky family book is as clever as its writer; master gardener and TV presenter Costa Georgiadis. His positive, joyful outlook on sustainable living spills into his expertise as one of Australia's most popular gardeners. Show less

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A Family Guide to Waste-free Living

A Family Guide to Waste-free Living

by Carter, Lauren

Book - 2019

Zero Waste and how to achieve it. Practical and informative with lots of ideas for families, this is truly an easy to read family guide for living waste free. Zero Waste and how to achieve it. Practical and informative with lots of ideas for families, this is truly an easy to read family guide for living waste free. Show less

Zero Waste and how to achieve it. Practical and informative with lots of ideas for families, this is truly an easy to read family guide for living waste free. Zero Waste and how to achieve it. Practical and informative with lots of ideas for families, this is truly an easy to read family guide for living waste free. Show less

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Waste Not Everyday

Waste Not Everyday

by Rhoads, Erin

Book - 2019

365 easy changes we can make every single day of the year to reuse, reduce and recycle. A follow up to Erin’s book “Waste Not”. 365 easy changes we can make every single day of the year to reuse, reduce and recycle. A follow up to Erin’s book “Waste Not”. Show less

365 easy changes we can make every single day of the year to reuse, reduce and recycle. A follow up to Erin’s book “Waste Not”. 365 easy changes we can make every single day of the year to reuse, reduce and recycle. A follow up to Erin’s book “Waste Not”. Show less

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I Quit Plastics

I Quit Plastics

60+ Lifestyle Recipes to Cut Waste, Live Clean and Change the World

by Nelson, Kate

Book - 2020

Why quit plastics? Better choices for the planet mean better choices for us, and lead us to healthier, happier, rewarding lives. Author Kate Nelson thinks we can change the world. Why quit plastics? Better choices for the planet mean better choices for us, and lead us to healthier, happier, rewarding lives. Author Kate Nelson thinks we can change the world. Show less

Why quit plastics? Better choices for the planet mean better choices for us, and lead us to healthier, happier, rewarding lives. Author Kate Nelson thinks we can change the world. Why quit plastics? Better choices for the planet mean better choices for us, and lead us to healthier, happier, rewarding lives. Author Kate Nelson thinks we can change the world. Show less

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Attainable, Sustainable

Attainable, Sustainable

The Lost Art of Self-reliant Living

by Bordessa, Kris

Book - 2020

A great reference book to have on hand and dive into for ideas that really are attainable. Try out some of the easy tips and tricks to live more sustainably. A great reference book to have on hand and dive into for ideas that really are attainable. Try out some of the easy tips and tricks to live more sustainably. Show less

A great reference book to have on hand and dive into for ideas that really are attainable. Try out some of the easy tips and tricks to live more sustainably. A great reference book to have on hand and dive into for ideas that really are attainable. Try out some of the easy tips and tricks to live more sustainably. Show less

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A Natural Year

A Natural Year

Living Simply Through the Seasons

by Nissen, Wendyl

Book - 2020

New Zealander Wendyl Nissen gave up the corporate life and now lives a sustainable life in Hokianga. Follow her over a year in her garden and kitchen. Fu...Show more New Zealander Wendyl Nissen gave up the corporate life and now lives a sustainable life in Hokianga. Follow her over a year in her garden and kitchen. Full of recipes and illustrations, she writes honestly about her mental well-being while living a simpler life. Show less

New Zealander Wendyl Nissen gave up the corporate life and now lives a sustainable life in Hokianga. Follow her over a year in her garden and kitchen. Fu...Show more New Zealander Wendyl Nissen gave up the corporate life and now lives a sustainable life in Hokianga. Follow her over a year in her garden and kitchen. Full of recipes and illustrations, she writes honestly about her mental well-being while living a simpler life. Show less

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Living Big in A Tiny House

Living Big in A Tiny House

Exploring Small-space Design Projects From New Zealand and Around the World

by Langston, Bryce

Book - 2018

Bryce Langston started his journey into tiny with his popular YouTube channel. In this book he takes us on a trip around the world - we visit the homes of...Show more Bryce Langston started his journey into tiny with his popular YouTube channel. In this book he takes us on a trip around the world - we visit the homes of those who live tiny as they explain how the lifestyle enables them to live a rich life by living simply. Show less

Bryce Langston started his journey into tiny with his popular YouTube channel. In this book he takes us on a trip around the world - we visit the homes of...Show more Bryce Langston started his journey into tiny with his popular YouTube channel. In this book he takes us on a trip around the world - we visit the homes of those who live tiny as they explain how the lifestyle enables them to live a rich life by living simply. Show less

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The Buy Nothing, Get Everything Plan

The Buy Nothing, Get Everything Plan

Discover the Joy of Spending Less, Sharing More, and Living Generously

by Clark, Liesl, 1966-

Book - 2020

Founders of the Buy Nothing Project Liesl Clark and Rebecca Rockefeller explain how you can help others and lessen our impact on the planet. Sharing helpf...Show more Founders of the Buy Nothing Project Liesl Clark and Rebecca Rockefeller explain how you can help others and lessen our impact on the planet. Sharing helpful tips and anecdotal experiences from people who have discovered the happiness that comes from sharing. A well-documented book that will enable you to reflect on what you really need, arming you to join the gift economy and share the happiness of lending, gifting reusing and making and mending. Show less

Founders of the Buy Nothing Project Liesl Clark and Rebecca Rockefeller explain how you can help others and lessen our impact on the planet. Sharing helpf...Show more Founders of the Buy Nothing Project Liesl Clark and Rebecca Rockefeller explain how you can help others and lessen our impact on the planet. Sharing helpful tips and anecdotal experiences from people who have discovered the happiness that comes from sharing. A well-documented book that will enable you to reflect on what you really need, arming you to join the gift economy and share the happiness of lending, gifting reusing and making and mending. Show less

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Farmlife

Farmlife

From Farm to Table and New Country Culture

Book - 2018

An around the world guide which will introduce you to the people working with traditional homesteading methods as well as foragers, beekeepers, bakers, fi...Show more An around the world guide which will introduce you to the people working with traditional homesteading methods as well as foragers, beekeepers, bakers, fishermen, chefs and restaurateurs who produce seasonal, sustainable food. A beautifully photographed coffee table book to inspire you to reconnect with your food including recipes. Show less

An around the world guide which will introduce you to the people working with traditional homesteading methods as well as foragers, beekeepers, bakers, fi...Show more An around the world guide which will introduce you to the people working with traditional homesteading methods as well as foragers, beekeepers, bakers, fishermen, chefs and restaurateurs who produce seasonal, sustainable food. A beautifully photographed coffee table book to inspire you to reconnect with your food including recipes. Show less

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Down to Earth

Down to Earth

A Guide to Simple Living

by Hetzel, Rhonda

Book - 2012

A journey to reclaim your life and live simply. Rhonda Hetzel’s aim is to live well while spending very little money. Now she has the skills and ability to survive a crisis. A journey to reclaim your life and live simply. Rhonda Hetzel’s aim is to live well while spending very little money. Now she has the skills and ability to survive a crisis. Show less

A journey to reclaim your life and live simply. Rhonda Hetzel’s aim is to live well while spending very little money. Now she has the skills and ability to survive a crisis. A journey to reclaim your life and live simply. Rhonda Hetzel’s aim is to live well while spending very little money. Now she has the skills and ability to survive a crisis. Show less

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How to Break up With Fast Fashion

How to Break up With Fast Fashion

by Bravo, Lauren

Book - 2020

What is the terrible toxic environmental impact of our fashion spending habits? In her latest book “How to break up with Fast Fashion”, Lauren Bravo remin...Show more What is the terrible toxic environmental impact of our fashion spending habits? In her latest book “How to break up with Fast Fashion”, Lauren Bravo reminds us of the dire consequences, and how we can recycle, upcycle, and repair and in so doing, help the planet. Show less

What is the terrible toxic environmental impact of our fashion spending habits? In her latest book “How to break up with Fast Fashion”, Lauren Bravo remin...Show more What is the terrible toxic environmental impact of our fashion spending habits? In her latest book “How to break up with Fast Fashion”, Lauren Bravo reminds us of the dire consequences, and how we can recycle, upcycle, and repair and in so doing, help the planet. Show less

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Cohousing for Life

Cohousing for Life

A Practical and Personal Story of Earthsong Eco-Neighbourhood

by Allison, Robin, 1954-

Book - 2020

Auckland architect Robin Allison documents her journey of the development of New Zealand’s first cohousing community, the Earthsong eco-neighbourhood in Waitakere, Auckland. Auckland architect Robin Allison documents her journey of the development of New Zealand’s first cohousing community, the Earthsong eco-neighbourhood in Waitakere, Auckland. Show less

Auckland architect Robin Allison documents her journey of the development of New Zealand’s first cohousing community, the Earthsong eco-neighbourhood in Waitakere, Auckland. Auckland architect Robin Allison documents her journey of the development of New Zealand’s first cohousing community, the Earthsong eco-neighbourhood in Waitakere, Auckland. Show less

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A Way Home

A Way Home

Building A New Life and A Strawbale House in Central Otago : One Woman's Inspirational Story

by Sullivan, Jillian, 1957-

Book - 2016

An inspiring memoir written by New Zealand author Jillian Sullivan who finds herself at the end of her marriage and needing to rebuild her life. With no e...Show more An inspiring memoir written by New Zealand author Jillian Sullivan who finds herself at the end of her marriage and needing to rebuild her life. With no experience and as apprentice to her son-in law mentor, she decides to fulfil her dream to build a strawbale house. This is a moving tale of conquering loss through community as her home takes shape with the assistance of friends old and new. A Way Home will give you the inspiration to tackle any project you have in the wings and the strength to push on through it. Show less

An inspiring memoir written by New Zealand author Jillian Sullivan who finds herself at the end of her marriage and needing to rebuild her life. With no e...Show more An inspiring memoir written by New Zealand author Jillian Sullivan who finds herself at the end of her marriage and needing to rebuild her life. With no experience and as apprentice to her son-in law mentor, she decides to fulfil her dream to build a strawbale house. This is a moving tale of conquering loss through community as her home takes shape with the assistance of friends old and new. A Way Home will give you the inspiration to tackle any project you have in the wings and the strength to push on through it. Show less

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The Big Tiny

The Big Tiny

A Built-it-myself Memoir

by Williams, Dee (Builder)

Large Print - 2014

A heart condition took Dee Williams by surprise at age 41 and prompted a journey that ended at the realisation that you can simplify your life, cut the st...Show more A heart condition took Dee Williams by surprise at age 41 and prompted a journey that ended at the realisation that you can simplify your life, cut the stress and enjoy a healthier existence. Building a tiny house from scratch meant that she could spend less time paying the mortgage and cleaning the house, and more time enjoying life. Show less

A heart condition took Dee Williams by surprise at age 41 and prompted a journey that ended at the realisation that you can simplify your life, cut the st...Show more A heart condition took Dee Williams by surprise at age 41 and prompted a journey that ended at the realisation that you can simplify your life, cut the stress and enjoy a healthier existence. Building a tiny house from scratch meant that she could spend less time paying the mortgage and cleaning the house, and more time enjoying life. Show less

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