kathy Stein's Convenient Guide Describes 336 Simple, Practical Ways To Re-use 70 Types Of Common Products-most Of Them Not Recyclable. This Book Also Helps Readers Locate Businesses And Nonprofit Organizations That Re-use A Wide Range Of Products, As Well As Outlets For Re-usable Products. Beyond Recycling Offers Specifics On New Uses For Old Products, Low-cost Alternatives To Disposables, And Tips On Maintaining Appliances, Vehicles, Computers, And Furnishings. A Guide For The Nineties, beyond Recycling Shows How To Save Money Through Common Sense Choices That Contribute To A Sustainable Lifestyle.
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as The Commitment To Recycling Grows, Many Enthusiastic Households Look For Additional Ways To Advance The Environmental Movement. Stein's Book Will Help Them Move To The Next Level. It Offers Over 300 Tips For Reusing Everyday Items And Promotes Innovative Programs Like We Care, The Dry-cleaning Program That Replaces Plastic Bags With Reusable Fabric Garment Bags. Stein, An Environmental Activist And Technical Writer, Presents Her Readable, Practical Ideas In An Organized Fashion. Alphabetical Arrangement Makes Her Book Easy To Use, And Helpful Resources Are Included At The End Of Many Tips. Appendixes Also Include Lists Of Relevant Publications And Organizations. Environmentally Friendly And Cost-saving Tips Are Always Popular, But Reuse Is Not A New Concept. Books On The Green Lifestyle And Frugality Proliferate And Include Many Of The Ideas Presented Here. Recommended For Public Libraries Wishing To Update Their Collections.bonnie Poquette, Appleton P.l., Wis.
Describes money-saving ways to re-use common products--many of which are not currently accepted for commercial recycling.