Ecoholic: Your Guide to the Most Environmentally Friendly Information, Products, and Services

Adria Vasil

Jul 2009 · W. W. Norton & Company

About this ebook

“This book is for people who want to do something to lighten their impact on the planet.” —David Suzuki Ecoholic is an eye-opening guide to separating 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, beauty products, home supplies, and more.We all know that the earth is in trouble, but we’re often left scratching our heads over how to change things. How do we avoid poisoning the planet and ourselves with the products we slather on our scalps and squirt onto our floors? And what safe alternatives actually get the job done?Filled with tips on everything from which seafood is safe to eat to getting the hormone disruptors out of your kids, your carpets, and your love life, Ecoholic is a witty and indispensable guide to the small ecochoices that make the biggest difference.

Ratings and reviews

This is a great book to have. It's rare to find a book with so much useful information that's provided in an informative, non-preachy manner. I read a lot of books about the enviroment and often times I feel as though the author is trying to make me feel terrible about every choice that I make. This book gives you the information and let's you know that there isn't always a perfect, single answer to everything. It's sort of a here's-the- info-now-pick-the-lesser-of-the-evils for you-style which I appreciate. Also, the information is local (if you are Canadian) which is something that's pretty hard to find.

About the author

Adria Vasil is a best-selling author and journalist for Canada’s NOW magazine, where she has been writing the “Ecoholic” column for five years. She lives in Toronto.