Sleeping Naked Is Green
How an Eco-Cynic Unplugged Her Fridge, Sold Her Car, and Found Love in 366 Days
By Vanessa Farquharson | Publisher: HarperCollins
About the book
No one likes listening to smug hippies bragging about how they don't use toilet paper, or worse yet, lecturing about the evils of plastic bags and SUVs. But most of us do want to lessen our ecological footprint. With this in mind, Farquharson takes on the intense personal challenge of making one green change to her lifestyle every single day for a year to ultimately figure out what's doable and what's too hardcore.
Vanessa goes to the extremes of selling her car, unplugging the fridge, and washing her hair with vinegar, but she also does easy things like switching to an all-natural lip balm. All the while, she is forced to reflect on what it truly means to be green.
Whether confronting her environmental hypocrisy or figuring out the best place in her living room for a compost bin full of worms and rotting cabbage, Vanessa writes about her foray into the green world with self-deprecating, humorous, and accessible insight. This isn't a how-to book of tips, it's not about being eco-chic; it's an honest look at what happens when an average girl throws herself into the murkiest depths of the green movement.
In this laugh-out-loud memoir about environmentalism for beginners, you'll discover:
- The 366-Day Challenge: One woman's pledge to make a single green change every day for a year, from selling her car to sleeping naked.
- From Hardcore to Hilarious: Discover which changes are doable and which are best left to the experts—like figuring out where to put a compost bin full of worms in a small apartment.
- Relatable Eco-Anxiety: Follow along as she confronts her own \"environmental hypocrisy\" and the guilt that comes with trying to save the planet.
- Inspirational and Funny: An honest and ultimately inspiring memoir for anyone who wants to make a difference without becoming a smug hippie.
Editions of Sleeping Naked Is Green
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780547073286
- EBook
- ISBN 9780547527772
Read an Excerpt
No one likes listening to smug hippies bragging about how they don't use toilet paper, or worse yet, lecturing about the evils of plastic bags and SUVs. But most of us do want to lessen our ecological footprint. With this in mind, Farquharson takes on the intense personal challenge of making one green change to her lifestyle every single day for a year to ultimately figure out what's doable and what's too hardcore.
Vanessa goes to the extremes of selling her car, unplugging the fridge, and washing her hair with vinegar, but she also does easy things like switching to an all-natural lip balm. All the while, she is forced to reflect on what it truly means to be green.
Whether confronting her environmental hypocrisy or figuring out the best place in her living room for a compost bin full of worms and rotting cabbage, Vanessa writes about her foray into the green world with self-deprecating, humorous, and accessible insight. This isn't a how-to book of tips, it's not about being eco-chic; it's an honest look at what happens when an average girl throws herself into the murkiest depths of the green movement.
In this laugh-out-loud memoir about environmentalism for beginners, you'll discover:
- The 366-Day Challenge: One woman's pledge to make a single green change every day for a year, from selling her car to sleeping naked.
- From Hardcore to Hilarious: Discover which changes are doable and which are best left to the experts—like figuring out where to put a compost bin full of worms in a small apartment.
- Relatable Eco-Anxiety: Follow along as she confronts her own \"environmental hypocrisy\" and the guilt that comes with trying to save the planet.
- Inspirational and Funny: An honest and ultimately inspiring memoir for anyone who wants to make a difference without becoming a smug hippie.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sleeping Naked Is Green about?
No one likes listening to smug hippies bragging about how they don't use toilet paper, or worse yet, lecturing about the evils of plastic bags and SUVs. But most of us do want to lessen our ecological footprint. With this in mind, Farquharson takes on the intense personal challenge of making one green change to her lifestyle every single day for a year to ultimately figure out what's doable and what's too hardcore.
Vanessa goes to the extremes of selling her car, unplugging the fridge, and washing her hair with vinegar, but she also does easy things like switching to an all-natural lip balm. All the while, she is forced to reflect on what it truly means to be green.
Whether confronting her environmental hypocrisy or figuring out the best place in her living room for a compost bin full of worms and rotting cabbage, Vanessa writes about her foray into the green world with self-deprecating, humorous, and accessible insight. This isn't a how-to book of tips, it's not about being eco-chic; it's an honest look at what happens when an average girl throws herself into the murkiest depths of the green movement.
In this laugh-out-loud memoir about environmentalism for beginners, you'll discover:
- The 366-Day Challenge: One woman's pledge to make a single green change every day for a year, from selling her car to sleeping naked.
- From Hardcore to Hilarious: Discover which changes are doable and which are best left to the experts—like figuring out where to put a compost bin full of worms in a small apartment.
- Relatable Eco-Anxiety: Follow along as she confronts her own \"environmental hypocrisy\" and the guilt that comes with trying to save the planet.
- Inspirational and Funny: An honest and ultimately inspiring memoir for anyone who wants to make a difference without becoming a smug hippie.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Sleeping Naked Is Green?
Mathematics and Science > Biology, life sciences > Botany and plant sciences
Where can I read a sample of Sleeping Naked Is Green?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780547073286
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Sleeping Naked Is Green?
Vanessa Farquharson
Who is the Publisher of the book Sleeping Naked Is Green?
HarperCollins
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Sleeping Naked Is Green is available as paperback(ISBN 9780547073286) and ebook(ISBN 9780547527772)
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