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The Lazy Environmentalist on a Budget Review and Giveaway!

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I have been reading a wonderful book called The Lazy Environmentalist on a Budget written by Josh Dorfman.

Josh Dorfman is also the is the author of The Lazy Environmentalist: Your Guide to Easy, Stylish, Green Living (Stewart, Tabori & Chang) and host of The Lazy Environmentalist television series on the Sundance Channel. Dorfman is also the founder and CEO of Lazyenvironmentalist.com, a resource for consumers seeking the best green products and services, and of Vivavi, a retailer of modern, green furnishings. He lives in New York City.

We try to stay as green as possible in our home.  We use reusable shopping bags, cloth napkins and cloth diapers.  We also try to find things used before purchasing new.  I’m always looking for other places in our life to make changes as well.  Sometimes it is hard to find what is what in the green world.  Especially keeping it affordable.

When I was asked to review The Lazy Environmentalist on a Budget I jumped at the chance!  Lazy and Budget being the key words that caught my attention.

Josh has created a bible.  Seriously, this book is packed with information, websites, ideas and much much more.  He makes it easy to get a bit greener without blowing your money.

You can easily and affordably have your designer jeans and contribute to a green planet too. From raising eco-conscious kids to greening your daily commute, the Lazy Environmentalist Josh Dorfman provides insights into the next wave of green innovation and the products and services that will lighten your planetary impact and lower your expenses.

Josh tells us how we can find bargain basement deals on stylish organic bedding and bamboo furnishings at the largest retailers in the world. Score instant rebates on everything from compact fluorescent light bulbs to energy-efficient air conditioners. Did you know you can even earn reward points for carpooling with friends? This is just a small sampling of the information given in this book.

Just think…our kids are affected by the choices we make right now! Our grandkids and on and on down the line.  Even little changes help make a big change later on.  I highly recommend getting this book to open your eyes and find new ways to be green.

Title: The Lazy Environmentalist on a Budget: Save Money. Save Time. Save the Planet.
Author: Josh Dorfman
Genre: Green Living
ISBN: 978-1584797517
Publication Date: April 2009
Pages: 224
Price: $14.95
Publisher: Stewart, Tabori & Chang

You can purchase your own copy on Amazon!~

waterbottleWant a chance to win your own copy of the book?  What about a Brita water pitcher and a Nalgene water bottle?  One lucky reader will win all 3 items!

Main Entry: Visit The Lazy Environmentalist and leave a comment on this post telling me a fact you learned from the site.

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Brandy is the wife to a carpenter/musician and the mother of 3 amazingly awesome homeschool/unschooled girls. Brandy is a Photographer as well as a Coach for the Weebellion as part of Rolling Rebellion Jr. Roller Derby. Brandy is passionate about many things and suffers from a very painful and degenerative neurological disease called CRPS/RSD.
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Comments

  1. Doreen says

    I read about the Kindle that it’s lighter and smaller than a book and it can hold over a thousand books in its memory. Wow!! 🙂 I soooo want a Kindle but they’re quite expensive. 🙁 purposedrivenlife4you at gmail dot com

  9. Julie says

    I read about an adorable wooden children’s drumset. How cute. off to read some more.

  11. Michele P. says

    I learned that there is a company called Solar City that leases you the solar panels needed to provide energy to your home while reducing your electric bill. I tried to see if they provided service to my area, but not yet 🙁 there are also all kinds of different tips in the book that help reduce your carbon footprint and let you reuse materials that may no longer be needed from others (such as old textbooks being resold to new students, etc…)

  13. valerie m says

    Swapstyle.com connects you with fashionistas around the world with designer goods to barter , so you don’t have to consume new goods and spend $$$ to look great

  17. sabrina says

    “Advanced Cosmetic Technologies (ACT)—a fairly new addition to the slowly growing list of natural hair dye innovators—has discovered a way to color hair without turning to the usual chemical suspects: ammonia, paraphenylenediamine (PPD) or resorcinol.”

    This is a great idea

  18. Jennifer C. says

    I learned that it doesn’t take alot of money or effort to be eco-friendly. I love using cloth napkins or microfiber cloths instead of paper products.

  20. MRS.MOMMYY says

    i saw the post on the kindle and went looking and this is a neat contraption- saves alot of paper

  21. quiltingreader says

    I learned that The Lazy Environmentalist TV Show Airs Tuesday, JUNE 16 at 9PM on SUNDANCE Channel

  23. Carol S says

    I learned that the Honda Insight is the best and most affordable hybrid car.

  24. Belinda says

    Solar City will leases you the solar panels to capture energy for your home.
    I would love to try this but it is so expensive. I hope that the lease option will become available in my area.

    Thanks!

  25. Annmarie says

    I see that Babies ‘R Us offers the widest assortment of affordable, natural and organic baby products available anywhere!

  28. Gary Emes says

    That Home Solar Panels Just Got Affordable cost in some areas zero money down to get them@!

  29. Amber G says

    I learned that solar energy is really a viable option of sustainable energy that I should look into!

  30. Carol Lawrence says

    I learned that the Stokke Tripp Trapp highchair grows with your child.

  33. Cynthia C says

    I learned that Loomstate has affordable eco-friendly fashions available at Target. Thanks for the chance.

  34. Katherine Frazier says

    I want to try the Swapstyle.com site. I already shop thrift stores and garage sales for clothes, but would like to expand my options.

  39. Denyse says

    there’s an informative video about eco-trends, innovation, and products and services that conserve your cash and lighten your environmental impact. No sacrifice.

  42. Kris T. says

    The Lazy Environmentalist airs weekly on Sundance Channel! Thanks for the chance to win such a great prize.

  43. Deborah R says

    I learned that “Cities such as Boston offer free WiFi on trains to boost public transportation ridership, reduce traffic congestion, and cut greenhouse gas emissions.”

  45. Deborah R says

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  46. wendy wallach says

    I learned that boston offers free wifi on its trains to encourage people to use them. What a great idea!

    madamerkf at aol dot com

  47. Erika E says

    Yes, the Kindle is creating less and less paper waste (true, true) but it still makes me sad to think that we are slowing moving toward a paperless society. Only for the mere fact that there is something entirely special and unique about sitting down and holding a book while you delve into a story.

  50. amir says

    Cities such as Boston offer free WiFi on trains to boost public transportation ridership, reduce traffic congestion, and cut greenhouse gas emissions.

  51. dianne says

    I have to try Swapstyle.com because it connects you with fashionistas around the world with designer goods to barter , so you don’t have to consume new goods and spend $$$ to look great.

  52. beth shepherd says

    I learned Earth-Opoloy is a green spin on the classic game, where players visit natural locations around the globe and discover ways to protect the earth in the process
    Thank you for the chance!
    I would love to win.
    tatertot374@sbcglobal.net

  54. Kim says

    I learned that Honda Insight is the best and most affordable hybrid car.
    Thanks for the giveaway!
    kimspam66(at)yahoo(dot)com

  56. sito says

    This is something very interesting I learned: SolarCity eliminates the upfront costs of residential solar panels so people can afford them. I am going to look into that!

  59. Carol Lawrence says

    The FRT18S6AW 18 Cu. Ft. Top Freezer Refrigerator is affordable,energy efficient and great for tight spaces.

  63. Marianna says

    I learned there is a section on the site where the author suggests and reviews green products!

  66. Jennifer M says

    In 2008, SolarCity introduced SolarLease, a program that enables homeowners to lease solar panel systems for a low monthly rate and zero money down

  68. teresa sardina says

    The Lazy Environmentalist site offers the best green products available. The site only features environmental choices that pass the real-world product litmus test: Would people want it even if it weren’t green?
    tasardina@yahoo.com

  70. Beth says

    According to the book, Babies R Us has the best selection of affordable natural and organic baby products.

  71. israel y says

    I learned that cities such as Boston offer free WiFi on trains to boost public transportation ridership, reduce traffic congestion, and cut greenhouse gas emissions.

  72. Mary M says

    Using cloth napkins and cleaning cloths instead of paper products is one frugal and green way to help save the planet.

  76. Aisling says

    The Lazy Environmentalist will be on tv (the Sundance channel) beginning June 16 at 9pm Eastern and Pacific time.

  77. Susan Smith says

    Cities such as Boston offer free WiFi on trains to boost public transportation ridership, reduce traffic congestion, and cut greenhouse gas emissions.

  79. Caroline Fisher says

    I learned about Priti natural nail polish–I had no idea such a thing existed! You can have almost anything that you want that is not laden with chemicals now.

  82. ashley says

    i learned that Cities such as Boston offer free WiFi on trains to boost public transportation ridership, reduce traffic congestion, and cut greenhouse gas emissions.

  85. gloria mckellar says

    I learned that Burt’s Lip Balm is the most popular product, chock full of pain-relieving, protective ingredients to help soothe cracked, chapped, or burning lips. Plastic tube contains 50% post-industrial recycled plastic.

    kngmckellar@hotmail.com

  88. Christie says

    I learned that Target will feature Mens and Womens casual wear by a company called LoomState soon. Their clothing is made almost exclusively from eco-materials and will be offered at the usual economical Target prices.

  97. Kristin Harvey says

    I drink a lot of water at work and I am constantly buying plastic water bottles…..would be a wise winners choice

  99. zoey says

    I learned that in the The Lazy Environmentalist on a Budget Josh shares insights about eco-trends, innovation, and products and services that conserve your cash and lighten your environmental impact.

  100. Danielle says

    can u believe there is a cutting board made from recycled papper that is awsome

  104. kathy pease says

    Swapstyle.com connects you with fashionistas around the world with designer goods to barter , so you don’t have to consume new goods and spend $$$ to look great

  107. Betty C says

    I learned he has compiled a list of environmentally friendly products from many companies such as recycled glass products sold at Wal-Mart and 3 exceptionally great vehicles from my favorite car company – Honda.

  108. Nancy S. says

    I learned that I can lease a solar system from Solar City with no money down and a 15 year plan. I’m actually considering doing that! Thanks for turning me onto this great site!

  110. Jay F. says

    I saw something I’ve never seen before, a plug-in composter. Talk about trade-offs!

  111. Gianna says

    The Lazy Environmentalist books are printed on FSC certified, 100% post-consumer recycled paper and processed chlorine-free 🙂

  112. Gabriel J. says

    I learned that The Lazy Environmentalist TV Show Airs Tuesday, JUNE 16 at 9PM on SUNDANCE Channel.

  114. Lily Kwan says

    I learned that Josh Dorfman is an environmental author, media personality, and entrepreneur, focusing on green innovations that can improve our lives.

  116. Brian E. says

    There is a great article that details how solar panels for the home are dropping in price every year and that several companies are developing innovative lease programs to make them more affordable for all…almost.

  117. Cassandra says

    Chegg.com rents college textbooks to students for a fraction of the price and conserves trees

  120. kathleen yohanna says

    I learned that there is a company named SolarCity that eliminates the upfront costs of residential solar panels so people can afford them.

  121. Helen says

    I found out that Burt’s Bees lip balm is listed on their site as one of the best green products.