The Green Pages

by Steven J. Bennett

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 067973130X
• ISBN13: 9780679731306
• Release Date: September 1990
• Publisher: Random House Reference Publishing
• Length: 237 Pages
• Weight: 0.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.0" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

Outdated, but still a good reference book

In the introduction, some of the topics in this chapter are discussed briefly on solid waste, water pollution, air pollution, acid rain, global warming, ozone depletionChapter 1-8, It gives general facts, discusses infomation relating to the chapter of products and its effect on the environment, gives a lists of do's and don'ts on helping the environment and/or saving money, describes an anatomy of a green product, gives a list of products, including the manufacturer which are safe for the environment. Chapter 1: The LaundryChapter 2: The KitchenChapter 3: The NurseryChapter 4: The BathroomChapter 5: The Broom ClosetChapter 6: The WorkshopChapter 7: The Yard and Pet SuppliesChapter 8 The GarageIn part II, Provides listings of environmentally sound products that can be obtained through mail-order catalogs.I rated this book 4 stars because some companies may no longer be in business and facts may have changedPart III A Guide to Environmental IssuesIncludes infomation about acid rain, batteries, biodegradation, deforestation, dioxins, eutropication, greenhouse effect, lead, microwaves, ozone depletion, packaging, pesticides, photodegradation, air pollution, indoor pollution, water pollution, radon, recycling and solid wasteThe book also includes a section on substances such as ammonia, its use and known environmental/health effect