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Every Day Is Earth Day: Simple Ways to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
Don’t just worry about climate change—take action against climate change! There are many simple things you can do today to make a difference.
Every Day Is Earth Day is full of simple ways to reduce your environmental impact. From tips on creating a more eco-friendly home and ways to reduce your plastic use, to advice on shopping sustainably, within these pages you will discover everything you need to know to help you make planet-friendly choices and live a more sustainable life. Read it, do it, and share it with others!
Printed on 100% Forest Stewardship Council–certified paper.
Every Day Is Earth Day is full of simple ways to reduce your environmental impact. From tips on creating a more eco-friendly home and ways to reduce your plastic use, to advice on shopping sustainably, within these pages you will discover everything you need to know to help you make planet-friendly choices and live a more sustainable life. Read it, do it, and share it with others!
Printed on 100% Forest Stewardship Council–certified paper.
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128 pages, Paperback
Published February 16, 2021
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May 3, 2021
Lots of information packed into a short book about what we can all do to reduce our carbon footprint. Broken down into easy to read and understand sections with lots of interesting facts, too!
February 28, 2021
I thought this book was very informative in understanding how what we eat, drink, and do in our homes and in our families affects the environment. It also gives some very helpful ideas on how to reduce our "carbon footprint" in the world. A lot of it is common sense, but some of the projections on the loss of glaciers, the increase in weather problems, and the loss of different animal species was news to me.
I received an e-ARC of this book by the author and publishing via Netgalley. This does not affect my opinion regarding the book.
I received an e-ARC of this book by the author and publishing via Netgalley. This does not affect my opinion regarding the book.
February 11, 2021
Short practical illustrated guide to how we can all make changes for the betterment of the planet. While some of the advice is a bummer, for me giving up coffee is a no go, everyone can at least implement some of the suggestions to make a difference. After all, it's the only planet we've got.
Thanks to Netgalley for a copy. All opinions are my own.
Thanks to Netgalley for a copy. All opinions are my own.
May 23, 2022
Really nice presentation on a difficult and important topic. It's broken down really well with infographics making it really easy to read and understand quickly. Lots of interesting info like having one fewer child per family will save an average of 64.6 tons of CO2 equivalent emissions per year. A roundtrip flight from London to New York uses 2,174 pounds of CO2 per person and is the equivalent CO2 usage of a person living in a developing nation for a year.
Update: Really love the suggestions on phone usage. It's helping me to break up with my phone so to speak. Using a smartphone one hour per day for a year is the equivalent CO2 usage as a roundtrip flight between Chicago and New York, and each year we have enough electronic device waste to cover San Francisco. Don't be tempted by upgrades. Only upgrade if absolutely necessary! Plus, take your used devices to be recycled or resell for someone else to use. I love the idea of going electronic cold turkey and turning off your devices and only checking them for 30 mins each day to get caught up. Obviously, this may work for personal things, but if you have a job that requires computer usage, that will be very difficult to achieve. The point is to try to reduce usage where you can.
Greta Thunberg is quoted saying "We cannot solve a crisis without treating it as a crisis." This is a huge problem that will affect everyone, so everyone needs to do their part. This book outlines many ways you can do your part.
Like small things such as use low power and dim your screens so you don't have to charge them so often. I learned things I didn't know like laptops consume 85% less electricity than a desktop, and then of course it makes sense that a tablet consumes even less, which is 70% less than a laptop. The gist is less and smaller to make a difference, which totally makes sense. Charging gadgets in the day and unplugging them as soon as they are charged sounds like a good plan, and also unplugging or turning off the power strip when they aren't in use I can definitely do. Washing clothes in cold water and using a shorter time setting is another easy one, and don't wash your clothes after every wear, it's ok to use them more than once if they don't stink. Wow, chocolate takes a lot of water to make (2,060 gallons per pound), so it's something to keep in mind with the foods you eat. And another wow, making one pair of jeans requires 1,760 gallons of water! I think it's going to take a lot of small things that everyone is doing, and a lot of big things, too.
Tons of ideas in this book to help you be more environmentally friendly. I recommended it to everyone.
Thank you NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for a free eARC in exchange for an honest review.
Update: Really love the suggestions on phone usage. It's helping me to break up with my phone so to speak. Using a smartphone one hour per day for a year is the equivalent CO2 usage as a roundtrip flight between Chicago and New York, and each year we have enough electronic device waste to cover San Francisco. Don't be tempted by upgrades. Only upgrade if absolutely necessary! Plus, take your used devices to be recycled or resell for someone else to use. I love the idea of going electronic cold turkey and turning off your devices and only checking them for 30 mins each day to get caught up. Obviously, this may work for personal things, but if you have a job that requires computer usage, that will be very difficult to achieve. The point is to try to reduce usage where you can.
Greta Thunberg is quoted saying "We cannot solve a crisis without treating it as a crisis." This is a huge problem that will affect everyone, so everyone needs to do their part. This book outlines many ways you can do your part.
Like small things such as use low power and dim your screens so you don't have to charge them so often. I learned things I didn't know like laptops consume 85% less electricity than a desktop, and then of course it makes sense that a tablet consumes even less, which is 70% less than a laptop. The gist is less and smaller to make a difference, which totally makes sense. Charging gadgets in the day and unplugging them as soon as they are charged sounds like a good plan, and also unplugging or turning off the power strip when they aren't in use I can definitely do. Washing clothes in cold water and using a shorter time setting is another easy one, and don't wash your clothes after every wear, it's ok to use them more than once if they don't stink. Wow, chocolate takes a lot of water to make (2,060 gallons per pound), so it's something to keep in mind with the foods you eat. And another wow, making one pair of jeans requires 1,760 gallons of water! I think it's going to take a lot of small things that everyone is doing, and a lot of big things, too.
Tons of ideas in this book to help you be more environmentally friendly. I recommended it to everyone.
Thank you NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for a free eARC in exchange for an honest review.
May 20, 2021
The most noteworthy feature of this book is that it does not deviate a bit from its focus and successfully delivers what it promises. It is a hand-manual for citizens to help them reduce their carbon footprint by making few changes in their lifestyle. The book is loaded with data and facts, excellent graphics, and sound suggestions and advice. There are no typographical errors. The book has been compiled very nicely and you will sense the commitment to the cause on part of the writer and publisher. As such, I do not have any criticism or negative feedback for this book; so I will give you a brief summary of the book.
The title of the book is well thought and appropriate. Climate activism is not a thing to be done for one day and forgotten the next. It goes beyond writing articles, demonstrations, sloganeering and meetings. Commitment to our planet and environment demands action on part of all of us, every single day, for the remaining years of our lives. The action can be in the form of making wise decisions and choices.
For example, consider online shopping, which is popular because of the comfort it brings with it in the form of home delivery of items. However, take a note of the fuel consumed in transporting the shipment from source to the consumer, which increases if the consumer is not available on first instance and subsequent trips are required. Also, in case the item is returned, this would further increase fuel consumption. The author suggests to check the place of origin of the item and encourages readers to buy locally, which saves fuel and also helps local economy. The writer mentions different types of delivery options, and explains the different levels of fuel consumption by each of them.
The book starts by telling you what exactly is ‘carbon footprint’, then gives you an idea of the various units of weight and measurement. This is followed by facts related to the Earth system — atmosphere, changes in atmospheric variables such as temperature and precipitation due to climate change, and extreme events in different continents. Climate change and human contribution to climate change are explained next. Likewise, changes in oceans, reefs, land, forests, wastelands, glaciers and animal kingdom are mentioned briefly. The second part of the book tells you how you can reduce your carbon footprint. The suggestions address different aspects of our modern urban lifestyle — electricity and gas at home, water, plastic, food and drink, diet, shopping, electronics, toys and baby products, furniture, online shopping, transport, and gardening. The book ends with taking note of various climate change crusaders and tells you various ways in which you can join the fight against climate change.
The title of the book is well thought and appropriate. Climate activism is not a thing to be done for one day and forgotten the next. It goes beyond writing articles, demonstrations, sloganeering and meetings. Commitment to our planet and environment demands action on part of all of us, every single day, for the remaining years of our lives. The action can be in the form of making wise decisions and choices.
For example, consider online shopping, which is popular because of the comfort it brings with it in the form of home delivery of items. However, take a note of the fuel consumed in transporting the shipment from source to the consumer, which increases if the consumer is not available on first instance and subsequent trips are required. Also, in case the item is returned, this would further increase fuel consumption. The author suggests to check the place of origin of the item and encourages readers to buy locally, which saves fuel and also helps local economy. The writer mentions different types of delivery options, and explains the different levels of fuel consumption by each of them.
The book starts by telling you what exactly is ‘carbon footprint’, then gives you an idea of the various units of weight and measurement. This is followed by facts related to the Earth system — atmosphere, changes in atmospheric variables such as temperature and precipitation due to climate change, and extreme events in different continents. Climate change and human contribution to climate change are explained next. Likewise, changes in oceans, reefs, land, forests, wastelands, glaciers and animal kingdom are mentioned briefly. The second part of the book tells you how you can reduce your carbon footprint. The suggestions address different aspects of our modern urban lifestyle — electricity and gas at home, water, plastic, food and drink, diet, shopping, electronics, toys and baby products, furniture, online shopping, transport, and gardening. The book ends with taking note of various climate change crusaders and tells you various ways in which you can join the fight against climate change.
December 25, 2020
In Every Day is Earth Day, Harriet Dyer gives a primer for those concerned about global warming and their carbon footprint. Dyer opens with facts and figures about the realities of climate change and the science behind it. She has done a good job of making the information easily understandable to the reader while not sugar coating the problems we are facing. Dyer also presents actionable items that we as individuals can undertake to reduce our carbon foot print. The actions are divided by area of life, such as food, travel, or cleaning. Given the large number of suggestions provided it's likely that everyone will be able to find at least a few steps they can take to reduce their carbon output.
The book was well designed, with graphics and images throughout. Most information is presented in easily digestible bullets or infographics, rather than in lengthy paragraphs that might bog down a reader who is new to the subject.
I was disappointed that there were not any citations or references included in the book. I understand that this is a popular science book, not targeted at academia, but sources should always be provided when presenting scientific data and statistics to the reader. It increases the author's credibility and gives the reader an easy way to start to do additional research if they wish.
If you've long been concerned about climate change or have done significant research on the subject, this probably isn't the book for you, but it is a great introductory guidebook to the topic. While Every Day is Earth Day would definitely be of interest to an adult audience, I also believe it would be great for high school aged readers (perhaps as part of a science curriculum) given how accessible Dyer has made the subject.
Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.
The book was well designed, with graphics and images throughout. Most information is presented in easily digestible bullets or infographics, rather than in lengthy paragraphs that might bog down a reader who is new to the subject.
I was disappointed that there were not any citations or references included in the book. I understand that this is a popular science book, not targeted at academia, but sources should always be provided when presenting scientific data and statistics to the reader. It increases the author's credibility and gives the reader an easy way to start to do additional research if they wish.
If you've long been concerned about climate change or have done significant research on the subject, this probably isn't the book for you, but it is a great introductory guidebook to the topic. While Every Day is Earth Day would definitely be of interest to an adult audience, I also believe it would be great for high school aged readers (perhaps as part of a science curriculum) given how accessible Dyer has made the subject.
Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.
January 19, 2021
The ARC of this book was provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.'
4/5
So far one of the better, more inviting books about sustainability and saving the planet I've read. I really liked the useful tips, actually a book that doesn't say you should do better, but also gives you on a lot of different aspects of life advice on how to do it. From the book, if you spend an hour every day less on your phone, you can save the C02 that's used for a roundtrip flight between New York and Chicago. How crazy is that? But that's what sometimes people seem to forget: you can actually still make an impact, and if your entire family does that for an entire year, or your entire class, or you set up a challenge with your friend group, imagine how many flights you would save?
Sometimes I did feel the book was a bit UK/USA oriented in example wise (except for the crusaders mentioned in the end). This tends to happen in these kind of books and I don't blame the author for that, but would've liked if she branched out to other regions more as well.
Small note of criticism, which is more because I'm so passionate on the subject: I think this book did kind of overlook a part of not being able to afford or being unable to do some of these advices, and it would've been nice to highlight if you aren't in a financial position to make certain changes and how to still be effectively helping.
4/5
So far one of the better, more inviting books about sustainability and saving the planet I've read. I really liked the useful tips, actually a book that doesn't say you should do better, but also gives you on a lot of different aspects of life advice on how to do it. From the book, if you spend an hour every day less on your phone, you can save the C02 that's used for a roundtrip flight between New York and Chicago. How crazy is that? But that's what sometimes people seem to forget: you can actually still make an impact, and if your entire family does that for an entire year, or your entire class, or you set up a challenge with your friend group, imagine how many flights you would save?
Sometimes I did feel the book was a bit UK/USA oriented in example wise (except for the crusaders mentioned in the end). This tends to happen in these kind of books and I don't blame the author for that, but would've liked if she branched out to other regions more as well.
Small note of criticism, which is more because I'm so passionate on the subject: I think this book did kind of overlook a part of not being able to afford or being unable to do some of these advices, and it would've been nice to highlight if you aren't in a financial position to make certain changes and how to still be effectively helping.
August 18, 2021
Small, compact book (I assume they saved paper and resources in its making, keeping with the theme of the book). A quick read with nice infographics presenting statistics in a colorful format. This is not a deep dive but it delivers as promised - some shocking stats to clearly see the massive problem and some practical tips for reducing your carbon footprint.
The author gives a worldview (but primarily US and UK) and strangely seems to completly ignore any info or mention of 2020, a bit surprising since this was published in 2021. I understand that probably 2020 stats are not fully gathered yet, but I would have appreciated an acknowledgment re: the uniqueness of the pandemic and some lessons learned. But again, this book is not a deep dive into the subject so this is a minor complaint.
Overall this is a handy, helpful tool. Some eye-popping stats from this author: one cycle of a tumble dryer is the same as running 225 lightbulbs for an hour! A typical smartphone requires 75 lbs of rock to be mined for just 3.5 oz of minerals! In 2019 in US there were 120,000 extreme weather records, including snow in Hawaii and heatwaves in Alaska. And some suggestions to cut your carbon footprint: eat no (or less) meat, buy local and organic produce, plan staycations for the holidays, stop buying items you don't need, and more!
The author gives a worldview (but primarily US and UK) and strangely seems to completly ignore any info or mention of 2020, a bit surprising since this was published in 2021. I understand that probably 2020 stats are not fully gathered yet, but I would have appreciated an acknowledgment re: the uniqueness of the pandemic and some lessons learned. But again, this book is not a deep dive into the subject so this is a minor complaint.
Overall this is a handy, helpful tool. Some eye-popping stats from this author: one cycle of a tumble dryer is the same as running 225 lightbulbs for an hour! A typical smartphone requires 75 lbs of rock to be mined for just 3.5 oz of minerals! In 2019 in US there were 120,000 extreme weather records, including snow in Hawaii and heatwaves in Alaska. And some suggestions to cut your carbon footprint: eat no (or less) meat, buy local and organic produce, plan staycations for the holidays, stop buying items you don't need, and more!
December 17, 2020
For someone that is already very conscious of their carbon footprint, I was really happy to be given the opportunity to read this book in exchange for my honest review.
The book was clear, beautifully illustrated, concise and to the point. It didn’t dance around the subject of climate change being something that is a minor problem for the planet, it really drove home that our generation is the first to see the major effects of climate change and the carbon footprint we are leaving behind.
As mentioned before, I’m already fairly conscious of what is happening to our beautiful planet, but this book gave me more motivation to do my part in taking care of the Earth, and also gave me new ideas on how I as an individual and my family can achieve that.
This book is great for the seasoned eco- warrior, and also someone who is new to the environmentalist world and is looking for a great introduction.
The book was clear, beautifully illustrated, concise and to the point. It didn’t dance around the subject of climate change being something that is a minor problem for the planet, it really drove home that our generation is the first to see the major effects of climate change and the carbon footprint we are leaving behind.
As mentioned before, I’m already fairly conscious of what is happening to our beautiful planet, but this book gave me more motivation to do my part in taking care of the Earth, and also gave me new ideas on how I as an individual and my family can achieve that.
This book is great for the seasoned eco- warrior, and also someone who is new to the environmentalist world and is looking for a great introduction.
April 24, 2024
The first part of this book is very depressing, but the facts have to be stated. I learned a lot about the environmental decline and the decline of certain species. It made me sad to read about it and think about how our planet is deteriorating.
However, on a good note, there are a lot of good ideas to "fix things" in our own backyard. From a personal standpoint, some of them didn't apply to me and didn't feel practical, but I did learn some things that I hope to put into practice, like lowering my thermostat. I usually keep it at 68 but the book suggests going three degrees cooler.
I really enjoyed reading this, even if some of it was rather alarming. I think that was the point of the book and the writer did her research when writing this. It's eye-opening and if every person who reads it will pick one thing from the list to change about the way they live, I think the world will be a much better place.
However, on a good note, there are a lot of good ideas to "fix things" in our own backyard. From a personal standpoint, some of them didn't apply to me and didn't feel practical, but I did learn some things that I hope to put into practice, like lowering my thermostat. I usually keep it at 68 but the book suggests going three degrees cooler.
I really enjoyed reading this, even if some of it was rather alarming. I think that was the point of the book and the writer did her research when writing this. It's eye-opening and if every person who reads it will pick one thing from the list to change about the way they live, I think the world will be a much better place.
February 13, 2021
Thank you to Netgalley, Harriet Dyer, and Andrews McMeel Publishing for an advanced e-copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!
What a great reference for someone who is interested in learning more about carbon footprints and the impact we have on the Earth!! I really enjoyed reading all the stats from different countries around the world (would have loved to see some Canada stats in there) and it definitely stopped me in my tracks a couple of times!
I really love the set-up of this book. It is a true reference book, but so easy to read and navigate! I found it hard to read the white font on the turquoise background and ended up just skipping those little bits instead of straining my eyes. I will definitely refer back to this one as I make some changes! If you are looking for a place to start and to motivate yourself to do so, pick this one up!!!!!
What a great reference for someone who is interested in learning more about carbon footprints and the impact we have on the Earth!! I really enjoyed reading all the stats from different countries around the world (would have loved to see some Canada stats in there) and it definitely stopped me in my tracks a couple of times!
I really love the set-up of this book. It is a true reference book, but so easy to read and navigate! I found it hard to read the white font on the turquoise background and ended up just skipping those little bits instead of straining my eyes. I will definitely refer back to this one as I make some changes! If you are looking for a place to start and to motivate yourself to do so, pick this one up!!!!!
December 19, 2020
"Every Day is Earth Day" is a vibrant and relatable guide to understanding the earth's climate crisis, plus what can be done about it. This is aimed towards middle grade readers., however some things like insulating their home is really not directed towards that age range. There are a lot of statistics that kids might not care about but the author does try to explain them in terms they would relate to in the beginning of the book which I found nice.
There are some great and manageable tips for becoming more eco-friendly and I appreciate any piece of literature that helps to promote this and disseminate climate data!
*I received an arc in exchange for an honest review*.
There are some great and manageable tips for becoming more eco-friendly and I appreciate any piece of literature that helps to promote this and disseminate climate data!
*I received an arc in exchange for an honest review*.
December 27, 2020
I cannot wait for this book to be published. "Every Day is Earth Day" is the perfect combination of facts and examples of ways to make a difference. If we can somehow get this book into the hands of every human being, we can end the problems facing the world today. Knowing that this is not possible, though, I can only hope that others will read this book and take it seriously...thus making a plan and taking a stance to do as much as possible to help. I'm so grateful for the opportunity to read this book, NetGalley. By far, the best book on how to decrease my carbon footprint that I have read.
April 16, 2021
Thinking about/visualizing my personal carbon footprint has always been very hard for me. This book is thoughtfully organized and provides great infographics to further illustrate the impact a person can have on the environment giving their personal choices.
I think the book provides a great starting space for someone just beginning to think about their environmental impact. However, I didn’t find this book to be very intersectional in regard to its proposed simple solutions. I also wish the solutions had been more fleshed out in general.
Overall, I’m excited to look deeper into this topic with further reading!
I think the book provides a great starting space for someone just beginning to think about their environmental impact. However, I didn’t find this book to be very intersectional in regard to its proposed simple solutions. I also wish the solutions had been more fleshed out in general.
Overall, I’m excited to look deeper into this topic with further reading!
April 4, 2021
Disclaimer: I received this book for free in exchange of my honest opinion.
It's an okay book with interesting illustrations and graphics, but it does not really tell you more than what you probably already know about pollution, recycling and being environmentally friendly.
It doesn't go into depth and it is a bit too US/UK centered when it comes to statistics. It barely scratched the surface of the issues it talks about. It's also concentrated on consumer blaming instead of talking about the real culprits: big corporations who are polluting and, of course, capitalism.
It's an okay book with interesting illustrations and graphics, but it does not really tell you more than what you probably already know about pollution, recycling and being environmentally friendly.
It doesn't go into depth and it is a bit too US/UK centered when it comes to statistics. It barely scratched the surface of the issues it talks about. It's also concentrated on consumer blaming instead of talking about the real culprits: big corporations who are polluting and, of course, capitalism.
January 27, 2021
I was amazing at how much information was packed into this book! I actually found bits of advice that I didn't know or hadn't occurred to me before. The sheer amount of content could be overwhelming, but the layout and design is done in a straightforward manner and divided into chunks so that you can take it in by bits. Very useful and relevant book, I highly recommend it!
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
January 26, 2021
A very quick read that focuses on carbon footprint information. It is very descriptive of what our footprint is and how we can help to minimize it. Breaks down the more scientific specifics of why we need to be better at caring for the planet.
April 6, 2022
Fact heavy and straight to the point.
January 2, 2021
This book has two wonderful qualities.
It is simple and practical.
And it's message are nobel as they aim to preserve mother nature.
This describes various tyrannical things mankind is doing to thus earth. And how we can contribute as an individual.
It covers all aspects of environmental conservation.
A very good book that should be read by youth to contribute to the cause from the early age.
It is simple and practical.
And it's message are nobel as they aim to preserve mother nature.
This describes various tyrannical things mankind is doing to thus earth. And how we can contribute as an individual.
It covers all aspects of environmental conservation.
A very good book that should be read by youth to contribute to the cause from the early age.
March 3, 2022
EVERY DAY IS EARTH DAY by Harriet Dyer
This book is about realistic and practical ways to lower your carbon footprint.
It's a depressing book with staggering statistics and it left me with an urge to make some small amount of difference.
The suggestions for making an impact were easy to understand and go beyond recycling and lower energy usage appliances.
It also talked briefly about the people around the world that are desperately trying to lessen the worlds impact on Earth.
Wow, I feel like such a parasite!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thanks to @netgalley and Andrews Mcmeel Publishing for this advanced copy!
Very enlightening and helpful, useful information!
This book is about realistic and practical ways to lower your carbon footprint.
It's a depressing book with staggering statistics and it left me with an urge to make some small amount of difference.
The suggestions for making an impact were easy to understand and go beyond recycling and lower energy usage appliances.
It also talked briefly about the people around the world that are desperately trying to lessen the worlds impact on Earth.
Wow, I feel like such a parasite!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thanks to @netgalley and Andrews Mcmeel Publishing for this advanced copy!
Very enlightening and helpful, useful information!
August 7, 2021
I received a copy of this book for an honest review from NetGalley.com.
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