Live the calm and eco-friendly lifestyle you've always dreamed of with this perfect guide to eco-conscious living for anyone who wants to save the planet and make a difference.
In today's world, there is a lot that can stress us out. We live in a time when talking about climate change is a hot button issue leading to political movements, youth led protests, and lots of anxiety. From green living to figuring out how you (and your family) can make a difference in your community, this mindful approach is the key to being stress-free as you make a positive impact on the environment.
What Would the Buddha Recycle? can help you gain a better understanding of how you impact the world around you in your day-to-day life. And, even better, it can help you pause, reflect, and figure out what changes you can make to protect the world. In this book you'll learn how to:
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Use natural ingredients in your home for cleaning (lemon juice can help your furniture shine) and pest control (chili pepper can deter ants)
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Combine mindful cooking and eating for healthier meals that don't hurt the environment and make you feel great
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Figure out the right food to keep your beloved pets happy and healthy by choosing natural ingredients and avoiding chemical preservatives
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Include your family in your new environmentally friendly ways and raise your children to have a similar mindset about saving the planet
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And much more!
With advice that covers every area of your daily life,
What Would the Buddha Recycle? offers easy changes so you can make a difference and protect the environment all while staying zen in the process.
What Would the Buddha Recycle? A Mindful Guide to an Eco-Friendly Life, Adams Media, Hardcover, 224 pages, $14.99
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CONTENTS: What Would the Buddha Recycle?
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Introduction
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4
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PART ONE
The Zen of Sustainability
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7
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Chapter 1 Let the Green Spirit of Zen Lead You
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9
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PART TWO
Using Zen to Go Green
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25
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Chapter 2 Owning the Shoes You Walk In
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27
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Chapter 3 Mindful Dining
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39
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Chapter 4 Right Drinking, Right Action
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53
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Chapter 5 Awakening to Green Personal Care
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63
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Chapter 6 Conscious Clothing
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73
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Chapter 7 The Pure Outdoors
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87
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Chapter 8 The Zen-Fully Green Consumer
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97
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Chapter 9 Raising Enlightened Children
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111
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Chapter 10 Responsible Pet Care
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125
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Chapter 11 Buying or Building with Awareness
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135
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Chapter 12 Decorating Beautifully and Resourcefully
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151
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Chapter 13 Walking the Path at Work
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167
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Chapter 14 Green Entertaining
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179
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Chapter 15 Transportation with Purpose
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189
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Chapter 16 The Zen Traveler Leaves No Trace
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205
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CONCLUSION
Be Like the Buddha and Teach
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220
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Index
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221
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