Azby Brown looks to the past to find future methods for sustainable living in "Just Enough". Centering his studies on Edo-era Japan, Brown focuses on the concept of the “circular economy,” in which resources are preserved and... Read More

Warming temperatures may benefit a few animals and plants, but human-driven climate shifts threaten most of the species that humans depend on for food. "Our Changing Menu" is a detailed, lively overview of how the world’s most popular... Read More

While some may dream of homesteading, most seek less dramatic, more sustainable, ways of living. "The Humane Home" suggests many ways to green things up, whether one lives in an urban apartment or on sizeable rural acreage. Sarah... Read More

"Tokachi Millennium Forest" is a gorgeous overview of the design and construction of the Millennium Forest, envisioned by entrepreneur Mitsushige Hayashi, who bought land to make his newspaper business carbon neutral. Over time, the... Read More

Ann Armbrecht’s "The Business of Botanicals" is an insightful, impassioned study of the herbal supplements industry and the challenges of producing its goods in a socially responsible way. The botanical supplement industry exceeded $9... Read More

"Plastic Free" is the remarkable story of how a social media post from an isolated corner of Western Australia grew into a global network of 250 million activists. In 2011, following a visit to a waste sorting facility, Rebecca... Read More

"Finding Our Niche" is a thoughtful environmental proposal that circles ideas of reconciliation and reintegration with nature. Philip A. Loring’s thought-provoking environmental history text, "Finding Our Niche", considers the myths... Read More

Chris Schapdick found his passion in tiny house building and made it a second career. With "Building Your Tiny House Dream", he turns his attention to mentoring others through the building process. The book’s warm, openhearted style... Read More