Achilles Didn't Wear Disposable Shoe Covers: A Simple Guide to an Eco-Friendly Lifestyle

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Achilles Didn't Wear Disposable Shoe Covers: A Simple Guide to an Eco-Friendly Lifestyle
Olga Mironenko, Elena Mironenko
Genres: Popular Science Literature, Ecology
Year of publication: 2022
Year of reading: 2023
My rating: Good
Number of reads: 1
Total pages: 438
Summary (pages): 11
Original language of publication: Russian
Translations to other languages: No translations to other languages found

General Description

The book by Olga and Elena Mironenko is a practical and calm introduction to an eco-friendly lifestyle without fanaticism and extremes. The authors show that caring for nature is not a trend, but a conscious choice.

The main idea of the book is that eco-friendliness begins with everyday decisions. You don't have to change your entire life at once: what's more important are small but regular steps that are accessible to everyone.

The authors analyze everyday habits: shopping, packaging, food, water, energy, transport. Many examples are provided on various topics - from cosmetics to clothing. Each example is accompanied by an explanation of why it's necessary and what effect it has.

Special attention is paid to critical thinking and myths about ecology. The book teaches you to distinguish real benefit from performative "eco-marketing." The narrative tone is light and friendly. The book doesn't lecture, but motivates - through logic, facts, and common sense. It's a guide for those who want to live more ecologically without sacrificing comfort or turning care for nature into a source of stress.

Opinion

The book tells about the different types of plastic markings, which ones are more harmful and which are less so. It describes the environmental journey of various everyday items. It also gives practical advice on how you can contribute to nature conservation by replacing some items with others.

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