Green Living Made Easy

''The tips and tricks are just brilliant.'' - Jane Dunn, author of Jane''s Patisserie 101 eco-friendly home-hacks, tips and recipes from Sunday Times bestselling author and Great British Bake Off winner Nancy Birtwhistle. One change, any change, will make a difference to our precious planet. We all want to do our best for our homes and the planet, but it''s often hard to find the time and energy to think of alternatives. Nancy Birtwhistle makes it easy with 101 indispensable tips, ideas and recipes that will help you to live a more eco-friendly life without giving up on any home comforts. This practical book is the ultimate guide to reducing your environmental impact while saving you time and money. Inside are tips and home hacks on everything from eco cleaning, upcycling and making the most out of your weekly shop to small-space gardening and creative crafts, plus a selection of Nancy''s delicious recipes. Clearly explained, accessible and beautifully illustrated with black and white line-drawings, Green Living Made Easy is the perfect guide for anyone looking to pursue a more sustainable lifestyle but unsure where to start. ''Finally, an eco-friendly home guide that''s relatable and we can all follow.'' - Sophie Liard, author of The Folding Lady

Autorentext

Nancy Birtwhistle is a Sunday Times bestselling author, lifelong gardener and Hull-born baker who won the fifth series of The Great British Bake Off in 2014. Motivated by protecting the planet for her ten grandchildren, Nancy decided to change how she used plastic, single use products and chemicals in her home. Sharing her tips online, she amassed an engaged international following of devoted fans interested not only in her delicious recipes, but also her innovative ideas and time-saving swaps that rethink everyday house and garden tasks to make as little an impact on the environment as possible. Nancy worked as a GP practice manager in the NHS for thirty-six years until she retired in 2007. She lives in Lincolnshire with her husband, dogs and rescue hens.

Klappentext

This practical book contains almost 101 useful tips and recipes to help you reduce your environmental impact without breaking the bank. Best-known for her win on series 5 of The Great British Bake Off, Nancy has since built up a devoted online following for her eco-friendly home tips and tricks. No Time to Waste contains advice on everything from cleaning techniques to gardening and homemade gift ideas, combined with a selection of Nancy's delicious recipes.

Illustrated throughout with black-and-white drawings, the book captures Nancy's warmth, friendliness and authenticity, offering helpful advice alongside encouragement not to pursue perfection, or give up. This accessible and clearly explained guide is perfect for anyone looking to reduce their environmental footprint but unsure where to start, or those intimidated by the prohibitive cost and time investment that some sustainable lifestyles seem to require.

Zusammenfassung

'The tips and tricks are just brilliant.' Jane Dunn, author of Jane's Patisserie

101 eco-friendly home-hacks, tips and recipes from Sunday Times bestselling author and Great British Bake Off winner Nancy Birtwhistle.

One change, any change, will make a difference to our precious planet.

We all want to do our best for our homes and the planet, but it's often hard to find the time and energy to think of alternatives. Nancy Birtwhistle makes it easy with 101 indispensable tips, ideas and recipes that will help you to live a more eco-friendly life without giving up on any home comforts.

This practical book is the ultimate guide to reducing your environmental impact while saving you time and money. Inside are tips and home hacks on everything from eco cleaning, upcycling and making the most out of your weekly shop to small-space gardening and creative crafts, plus a selection of Nancy's delicious recipes. Clearly explained, accessible and beautifully illustrated with black and white line-drawings, Green Living Made Easy is the perfect guide for anyone looking to pursue a more sustainable lifestyle but unsure where to start.

'Finally, an eco-friendly home guide that's relatable and we can all follow.' Sophie Liard, author of The Folding Lady