The Green Consumer

Joel Makower with John Elkington and Julia Hailes

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    Acknowledgments  x
    Foreword by Ben Cohen  xi

    Part 1: The Green Consumer

Introduction
   The Three R's
   Seven Environmental Problems You Can Do
   Something About
   The Problem of Packaging
   The Recycling Solution
   Eco-Labeling

     Part II: Shopping for a Better Environment

Automobiles
   The Elusive Electric Car
   Buying Green
   Driving Green
   A Fuel's Paradise
   Disposing of Hazardous Substances
   The Green Commuter

Clothing & Personal Care Products
   The Fabrics of Our Lives
   The Diaper Dilemma
   Earth-Friendly Cosmetics
   Cruelty-Free Products

Food & Groceries
   How Safe Is Our Food
   Organic Foods
   Along the Shelves
   Paper Products
   Greener Cleaners
   Products for the Ages
   Natural Cleaners

Garden & Pet Supplies
   Problems with Pesticides
   Natural Remedies for Pests and Diseases
   Healthy Lawns, Healthy People
   Composting
   How Trees Save the Earth
   Dealing with Pets' Pests

Home Energy & Furnishings
   Energy-Efficient Appliances
   Products to Save Energy
   Green Lights
   Rechargeable Batteries
   Saving Water at Home
   Ecological House Paint
   Earth-Friendly Furniture
   Good Wood

Responsible Travel
   Eco-Tour Organizations

Toys & Gifts
   A Grab-Bag of Eco-Toys
   Green Gifts for Everyone
   Alternative Trade Organizations

     Part III: How to Got Involved

How to Get Involved
   Taking On Local Polluters
   The Power of Consumer Boycotts
   Investing in the Environment
   Making Your Business Green
   Environmental Organizations

Index