Description
Discover the enlightening insights of 'How Bad Are Bananas?', your ultimate guide to understanding the carbon footprint of everyday items. This compelling trade paperback, published in 2022 by Greystone Books, has been meticulously revised and updated to include at least 30% new content, featuring the environmental impact of modern phenomena such as Zoom calls and cryptocurrencies. With over 10,000 copies sold of the previous edition, this book continues to be an essential resource for environmentally conscious readers.
Explore surprising and thought-provoking facts about carbon footprints that challenge common perceptions. Did you know that paper bags can have a higher carbon footprint than plastic bags, despite the widespread belief in their eco-friendliness? Or that a mile-long ride on a regular bicycle may emit more carbon than an electric bike because of the energy required by the rider? These insights will help you reevaluate your everyday choices and their effects on our planet.
Whether you're an eco-warrior seeking to reduce your carbon impact or simply curious about how your habits contribute to climate change, 'How Bad Are Bananas?' is an engaging and informative read. Don’t miss out on this essential addition to your sustainability library!
Shipping for this item is FREE, however, please allow 6 weeks for shipping. Please note, once you place the order, we are not able to cancel it. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781771645768. Format: Trade paperback (US). Year: 2022. Publisher: Greystone Books.
Shipping for this item is FREE, however please allow 6 weeks for shipping, please note once you place the order we are not able to cancel it.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781771645768
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2022
Publisher: Greystone Books
Description:
10,000 copies sold: of the previous edition (titled: How Bad Are Bananas?), originally published in 2011
Revised and updated throughout: including the carbon footprint of things that didn’t exist a decade ago, including a Zoom call, a smartphone, and cryptocurrencies. At least 30% new and revised content
Filled with surprising facts: Including that paper bags have a higher carbon footprint than plastic bags (though plastic bags are bad for many other reasons!), and that a mile long ride on a regular bicycle requires more carbon than an eclectic bike (think about the carbon required to energize the rider!).
Explore surprising and thought-provoking facts about carbon footprints that challenge common perceptions. Did you know that paper bags can have a higher carbon footprint than plastic bags, despite the widespread belief in their eco-friendliness? Or that a mile-long ride on a regular bicycle may emit more carbon than an electric bike because of the energy required by the rider? These insights will help you reevaluate your everyday choices and their effects on our planet.
Whether you're an eco-warrior seeking to reduce your carbon impact or simply curious about how your habits contribute to climate change, 'How Bad Are Bananas?' is an engaging and informative read. Don’t miss out on this essential addition to your sustainability library!
Shipping for this item is FREE, however, please allow 6 weeks for shipping. Please note, once you place the order, we are not able to cancel it. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781771645768. Format: Trade paperback (US). Year: 2022. Publisher: Greystone Books.
Shipping for this item is FREE, however please allow 6 weeks for shipping, please note once you place the order we are not able to cancel it.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781771645768
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2022
Publisher: Greystone Books
Description:
10,000 copies sold: of the previous edition (titled: How Bad Are Bananas?), originally published in 2011
Revised and updated throughout: including the carbon footprint of things that didn’t exist a decade ago, including a Zoom call, a smartphone, and cryptocurrencies. At least 30% new and revised content
Filled with surprising facts: Including that paper bags have a higher carbon footprint than plastic bags (though plastic bags are bad for many other reasons!), and that a mile long ride on a regular bicycle requires more carbon than an eclectic bike (think about the carbon required to energize the rider!).