Consumable goods. - Chicago, IL : World Book, c2009. - 64 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 26 cm. - Living green .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 62) and index.

Introduction -- The living room : lighting -- Batteries -- Toys -- Go green! The living room -- The kitchen : the cleaning products -- Paper items -- Plastic item -- Metal and glass items -- Go green! The kitchen -- The bedroom : fabrics -- Go green! The bedroom -- The bathroom : personal-care products -- Go green! The bathroom -- The laundry room : laundry products -- Go green! The laundry room -- The office : paper products -- Writing and drawing utensils -- Go green! The office -- The yard : fertilizers -- Pesticides -- Go green! The yard -- Taking action -- Recipes and activities.

"A guide to living an environmentally friendly lifestyle by changing general practices at home and making smart choices when purchasing consumable goods. Explores the harmful impact consumable goods can have on the environment through the use of natural resources and energy. Features include fact boxes, glossary, list of recommended reading and web sites, and index"--Provided by publisher.

9780716614074


Environmental protection--Citizen participation--Juvenile literature.
Environmental protection--Equipment and supplies--Juvenile literature.
Consumer goods--Juvenile literature.
Household supplies--Juvenile literature.
Consumer education--Juvenile literature.
Green movement--Juvenile literature.
Sustainable living--Juvenile literature.


Literature.

TD171.7 / .C68 2009

640 / C758 2009