It's Not Easy Being Green: A Family's Journey Towards Eco-Friendly Living

by Dick Strawbridge

Dick Strawbridge and his family decided that they needed to reduce their eco-footprint—the amount of land, water, and other natural resources required to support their lifestyle. To accompany the BBC2 TV series, this book chronicles the Strawbridge family's journey from a perfectly normal life and house in the Midlands to a self-sufficient environmentally friendly dream home in the West Country. Written by the flamboyant, moustachioed, eccentric presenter, Dick the Colonel Strawbridge, this book is an inspiration to people thinking of becoming eco-friendly or even just a bit greener. Full of specially commissioned color photos and screen grabs, it is also full of practical advice, with essential addresses and contact details at the end.

Genres: Nonfiction, Green, Gardening

240 pages, Hardcover

First published May 1, 2006

Reviews

[Mr James · Rating 4 out of 5]

Packed full of useful information fr sustainable living.

[Sophie Crane · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is not a TV family undertaking a lifestyle change for the benefit of the cameras. This is real people, taking positive steps towards a green lifestyle. I loved the series and whilst we cannot all find a property with a waterwheel and spring, we can adpt many of the principles and projects that the Strawbridge family have done.

Everything we do has an impact on the environment and being aware of this, taking time and effort to green up our lifestyle, is a very rewarding experience. As a result of reading this book we have made changes, saved money, saved energy, and eaten some delicious home-grown vegetables. So I feel quite smug and jolly pleased that I bought this book.

[Hilary (A Wytch's Book Review) · Rating 5 out of 5]

A book worth getting for dipping in and out of and for hints on how to live greener

[Sheila Nicholls · Rating 4 out of 5]

Some really useful tips, although I'm not capable of setting up my own wind farm or electricity generator!