Review of Ecoholic: Your Guide to the Most Environmentally Friendly Information, Products, and Services (Paperback)

I first learned about this Canadian eco-bible a couple of summers ago on a trip to Toronto. At the time, I swore I would move up there if the impending election went awry. But then change came our way, Ecoholic was published stateside, and I breathed a sigh of relief. I like to think of myself as green: I recycle, I compost, I buy organic groceries and beauty products, I drink tap water. I didn't realize that there's so much more I could do--or not do--to lessen my carbon footprint. Also, I didn't realize exactly why I had adopted new, seemingly better habits, I just adopted them semi-blindly. This book explains the why and helps you distinguish between actual green living and green-washed living. It's very well researched, and the writer has a lot of creative ideas about how to deepen one's commitment to the earth. It's a lot of information to swallow in one go, so I would recommend using it more as reference guide. If you're the type who puts bricks in your toilet tank, or insists on using composting toilets, you might already be in tune with a good chunk of the information in this book. If, however, you're more like me, it's just the right fit.

Product Description
“This book is for people who want to dosomething to lighten their impact on theplanet.” —David SuzukiEcoholic is an eye-opening guide toseparating the green from the greenwashed in the maze of products lining our shelves. Unlike other eco guidebooks, Ecoholic names names and gives you the dirt on what not to buy and why, as well as the dish on great clothes, beautyproducts, home supplies, and more.

We all know that the earth is in trouble,but we're often left scratching our heads overhow to change things. How do we avoid poisoningthe planet and ourselves with the products weslather on our scalps and squirt onto ourfloors? And what safe alternatives actually getthe job done?

Filled with tips oneverything from which seafood is safe to eat togetting the hormone disruptors out of your kids, your carpets, and your love life,Ecoholic is a witty and indispensableguide to the small ecochoices that make thebiggest difference.

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About the Author
Adria Vasil is a best-sellingauthor and journalist for Canada's NOWmagazine, where she has been writing the“Ecoholic” column for five years. She lives inToronto.


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