{"product_id":"say-goodbye-to-plastic-isbn-9781578268603","title":"Say Goodbye to Plastic","description":"\u003cb\u003eA Survival Guide for Plastic-Free Living\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eSay Goodbye to Plastic \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eis a simple yet powerful book that educates readers about the pervasive issue of plastic use and offers practical solutions for a plastic-free future. This guide is perfect for anyone who has heard of the plastic-free lifestyle but feels too busy to implement it. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eSay Goodbye to Plastic\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e demonstrates how easy and rewarding it can be to reduce plastic use, whether you aim to eliminate it entirely or just incorporate a few eco-friendly hacks into your daily routine.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKey Features of \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eSay Goodbye to Plastic\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cb\u003eRoom-by-Room Guide:\u003c\/b\u003e Harris takes readers on a journey through their homes, offering practical tips and eco-hacks for the kitchen, bathroom, office, and dining room.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cb\u003eSimplified Living:\u003c\/b\u003e Learn to recognize and change wasteful habits, making your life simpler and more sustainable.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cb\u003eExpert Insights:\u003c\/b\u003e Backed by extensive research and real-world experience, the book provides credible and actionable advice.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cb\u003eAccessible Solutions:\u003c\/b\u003e Suitable for all lifestyles, from busy professionals to families, with easy-to-implement strategies.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cb\u003eInspiring and Motivational:\u003c\/b\u003e Encourages readers to take small steps that lead to significant environmental impact.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Benefits of a Plastic-Free Lifestyle:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cb\u003ePositive Environmental Impact:\u003c\/b\u003e Reducing plastic use helps decrease pollution and protect marine and terrestrial ecosystems\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cb\u003eHealth Benefits:\u003c\/b\u003e Minimizing plastic exposure can reduce the risk of ingesting harmful chemicals and microplastics.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cb\u003eEconomic Savings:\u003c\/b\u003e Adopting reusable alternatives can save money in the long run by reducing the need for single-use items.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cb\u003eEnhanced Well-Being:\u003c\/b\u003e Living a more sustainable lifestyle can lead to a greater sense of purpose and fulfillment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eSay Goodbye to Plastic\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential read for anyone looking to make a positive change for the planet. With its practical advice and motivational tone, this book empowers readers to take control of their plastic use and contribute to a healthier, more sustainable world. Whether you're a seasoned environmentalist or just starting your journey, Harris's insights will inspire you to say goodbye to plastic and embrace a greener future.\"What Sandra Harris has accomplished in this book is to provide the practical guidance we all need to transform consumerism to align with our values about how we treat each other and the world around us. We all know that a shift must happen, but we do not always know how to get there. \u003ci\u003eSay Goodbye to Plastic\u003c\/i\u003e shows us how.\" —\u003cb\u003eMarcus Eriksen,\u003c\/b\u003e Executive Director, 5 Gyres Institute\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"In a world filled with plastic, it's hard to imagine you can really say goodbye to the stuff, but Sandra Harris shows it's not only possible—these days, it's surprisingly easy to bid adieu to much of the plastic we use, thanks to a now bountiful market of plastic-free goods.  As founder of her own plastics-alternative company, ECOlunchbox, Harris is a knowledgeable, practical and compassionate guide, showing room by room how to de-plasticize your home and life.\" —\u003cb\u003eSusan Freinkel,\u003c\/b\u003e author of \u003ci\u003ePlastic: A Toxic Love Story\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"An important book at an important time. This book helps illustrate the irrefutable crisis we are in. But it’s not all doom and gloom; it is a book about hope and possibility. This is an uplifting guide to living more gently with less impact and with less plastic. This book provides real, actionable advice, step by step, room by room! Each and every one of us can make a difference, and this book shows how we can live more and with less plastic.\" —\u003cb\u003eJeff Delkin,\u003c\/b\u003e founder of Bambu\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"Plastic pollution isn't an abstract concept. It can become very personal, very fast. Sandra's response was to push back on the tide of plastics in her life, searching for solutions to move her from feeling angry and powerless to feeling empowered. As a pioneer, social entrepreneur and activist, Sandra focuses on inspiring and growing the now global \"goodbye plastic\" movement. Sandra provides many insights and easy-to-take steps so you can easily move from feeling assaulted to joyful about joining the global community working to solve this very big problem.\" —\u003cb\u003eSharon Rowe,\u003c\/b\u003e founder and CEO, Eco-Bags Products\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Sandra Ann Harris' uplifting plastic-free memoir and  how-to guide makes saying goodbye to plastic an exciting eco adventure  full of discovery. \u003ci\u003eSay Goodbye to Plastic \u003c\/i\u003eabsolves us of paralyzing  guilt and offers easy practical tips that will add  up to make a huge difference for our ocean environment. Her book  encourages us to think \"what one thing\" can each of us do to  eliminate plastic pollution. Refreshingly missing from this book are  harsh judgements and insistence on an unobtainable, over-the-top  strict, zero-waste lifestyle in which an entire family only produces  one jar of waste every year. While inspiring, such lofty goals can  sometimes lead to eco guilt, which can lead to inaction. We can all do  at least one thing easily!\" —\u003cb\u003eJo Fleming\u003c\/b\u003e, Executive Director, California  Green Business Network \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This is such a practical guide to reducing plastic at home and on  the move. After 12 years of tackling plastic pollution in our ocean, I  know that the solution starts on land...and this book will show you how  to make personal changes that can make a difference.\" \u003cb\u003e—Emily Penn,\u003c\/b\u003e founder of eXXpedition and SHiFT\u003cb\u003eSandra Ann Harris\u003c\/b\u003e is the founder and president of ECOlunchbox, a mission-based consumer products company. Her passion is protecting the oceans by reducing people's dependence on plastics. ECOlunchbox innovates and sells high-quality, plastic-free food container solutions. She has a diverse background in business consulting, product development, investigative journalism, and digital marketing strategy along with her work in the non-profit sector for a humanitarian aid organization. She lives in the San Francisco Bay area with her family.","brand":"Hatherleigh Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46305251459301,"sku":"NP9781578268603","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781578268603.jpg?v=1767736155","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/say-goodbye-to-plastic-isbn-9781578268603","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}