Sustainable Practices
Sustainable Practices
Your Handbook for Effective Action
About the Book
Join a community of positive change agents who are creating a better future for everyone on Earth.
Discover an evidence-based framework of step-by-step practices that empower you to transform your community into a catalyst for global environmental stewardship.
This is the comprehensive “how-to” handbook you need.
Up to date, with a companion website providing links to references and resources so you can make wise decisions and take effective action.
- Turn food waste into garden gold with proven composting methods
- Cut energy use by 75% with heat pump technology and LED lighting
- Generate your own electricity with powerful and reliable solar arrays
- Slash water consumption without giving up comfort or convenience
- Build community resilience through shared resources and knowledge
- Measure your progress with precise, scientifically validated metrics
Learn all about practical sustainable technologies and techniques:
- Air Sealing and Insulation
- Batteries
- Composting
- E-Bikes
- Electric Motors
- Energy-Recovery Ventilators
- Heat Pumps
- Integrated Pest Management
- LED Lighting
- Permaculture
- Solar (Photovoltaic) Power
... and much more!
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About the Contributors

Editor
For over a decade Peggy Siegle has worked as a content creator, editor, and writer, bringing her skills as a consultant to organizations and solopreneurs. As a Sustainable Practice partner, she is able to focus on her passion for sustainability and informing others of practices that can have a significant impact.
Reader Testimonials
Dan Ankeles
Maine State Representative, Environment and Natural Resources Committee
This handbook breaks down a worldwide problem that often feels overwhelming into individual actions that make a difference. It shows us how to shape our own lives and steer our communities in a healthier, cleaner direction. Kudos to Fred for gathering so much information into a single, usable guidebook.
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