Book Reviews: Eco-reads

December 12, 2007, 3:49 pmmarieclaire

Saving the environment is easy, according to these planet-friendly authors.

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Green Is The New Black Tamsin Blanchard (Hodder Inspiration, $35)This season's must-have accessory for conscientious fashionistas who care about all things fabulous as well as fair trade. It covers everything from eco-style tips for washing clothes to having a green wedding. Repeat after me: "I shop, therefore I am ethical." Buy 'Green Is The New Black' from Dymocks online

Green Is Good Rebecca Blackburn (HarperCollins, $14.99) Environmental scientist Rebecca Blackburn says the secret to reducing our carbon footprint is to eat, move and grow green. This practical, compact book is bursting with smart ways to live well and help the planet. Buy 'Green Is Good' from Dymocks online

The Little Things: Sustainable Living Diary 2008 Andrew Cooper (Text, $24.95) Resolve to make this your diary for 2008 and you'll be on track to keep your life in order. There's an inspirational environmental tip for every day of the year to keep you firmly on the greenie-go-round. Buy 'The Little Things: Sustainable Living Diary 2008' from Dymocks online

An Explorer's Notebook Tim Flannery (Text, $34.95) The 2007 Australian of the Year has compiled his best essays on life, history and global warming from the past 25 years. An addictive book written by an expert on the world's climate crisis.

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