I’ve taken some time off over the holiday period and I’m really enjoying having extra hours in the day to nap, exercise, try new recipes, complete puzzles, and most of all to read and catch up on the news from some of my favourite bloggers. Here are a few books that I read at the start of my journey which I think you’d get some great value from.
Plastic-free : how I kicked the plastic habit and you can too – Beth Terry
This book had some pretty interesting information on the effect of plastics on our health and our planet. Beth Terry offers practical solutions for people no matter where in their plastic free journey they are. We’ve made some great changes after reading this book. While we’re in no way 100% plastic free, we’re definitely a lot closer than we once were! I may even read this book again soon!
No impact man : the adventures of a guilty liberal who attempts to save the planet, and the discoveries he makes about himself and our way of life in the process – Colin Beavan
Follow this journey as the author tries to live without impact for a full year, while still living in a major city. He didn’t use a car, the elevator, packaged food or television! It’s an extreme move and not one that you would be able to keep up long term, but it’s definitely an interesting read, and I’m sure that you will find a ideas that you’ll be able to easily integrate into your life too.
Formerly known as food : how the industrial food system is changing our minds, bodies, and culture – Kristin Lawless
I’ve always eaten a relatively healthy diet, but this book was eye opening to the amount of food-like substances that were in my diet. Trying to move away from packaged foods was made a whole lot easier when teamed with trying to eat more whole foods. This will get you thinking about what you put in your body and both you and the planet will likely be healthier for it.
Let them eat shrimp : the tragic disappearance of the rainforests of the sea – Kennedy Warne
A story of mangroves and their necessity for the environment and the communities around which they can be found. This was a really interesting read that got me thinking about conservation, regeneration, the wider ecosystem and the impact of where your food comes from. I don’t think I’ve eaten shrimp since reading this book, and I’ve certainly developed a much greater interest and awareness of where my food actually comes from. I’ve been inspired to find out more about where some of my food is grown and the issues that surround the farming practices. This book is a great eye opener!
Order these books from your library or get them on your e-reader. I’d love to hear what you think of them, and any recommendations for thought provoking books from your reading list!
