The Sustainable & Green Living category has 213 audiobooks on Listento.it, with an average listener rating of 4.4★ across 487 ratings. The most-rated is Zero Waste Home.
A Life Less Throwaway
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A revolutionary guide to the art of mindful buying that will teach you how to resist cheaply made goods and make smart, fulfilling purchases that last a lifetime. With the whole world trying to convince us to spend our way to happiness, we've been left cluttered, stressed, and unfulfilled. Tara Button, founder of BuyMeOnce, is at the forefront of the global movement to change the way we shop and live forever. Tara advocates a life of mindful buying that celebrates what lasts, giving you exercises that help you curb impulses, ignore trends, and discover your true style. Once a shopaholic herself, her groundbreaking mindful curation method reveals the amazing benefits of buying for life and will help you: Spot the tricks that make you overspend De-clutter your home Find the products that serve you best Rediscover the art of keeping and caring for things Find happiness, success, and self-worth, beyond buying Includes a PDF of Checklists, Appendices, and Suggested Reading PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.
©2018 Tara Button (P)2018 Random House Audio
Chickens
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A fascinating cultural history of chickens in our world. Framed by the author’s personal experience with backyard hens, Chickens: Their Natural and Unnatural Histories explores the history of the chicken from its descent from the dinosaurs to the space-age present. En route, Lembke surveys chickens in ancient Greece, the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, the 19th century, and modern times, including the role of chickens in Jewish and Muslim practices. She also investigates the birds’ contributions to science and their jaunty appearances in literature. Eggs receive a chapter of their own, as does chicken cuisine, comprising recipes from the Roman Empire to today’s favorites. Stories about chickens appear, too, often written by those who keep them, including the painter Grandma Moses, the man who holds Cleveland’s Farm Animal Permit No. 17, and Brenda, who had to give her young roosters a talking-to for behaving like sheep. Chickens have only recently come to a sorry pass in the Western world, where broilers and laying hens are factory-farmed. Lembke investigates the fate of such birds and explores the sustainable, humane alternatives to raising birds for meat and eggs. A celebration of the chicken in its every aspect, Chickens is sure to delight the chicken fancier, the backyard chicken keeper, and everyone concerned about where our food comes from and how we can treat animals more compassionately.
©2012 Janet Lembke (P)2013 Audible, Inc.
Mini Farming for Beginners
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Farming: becoming self-sufficient through Mini Farming for Beginners Today's world is one that has become awakened to the changing nature of food cultivation and supply. Gone are the days when the fruits and vegetables that made it to our plates were sources of vitamins and minerals; today's fresh produces are instead the results of experiments of genetically engineered fresh produce. The food that we rely on as sustenance for our development is actually giving us little or no nutritional benefit. In order to combat this unhealthy practice of food consumption people around the world have slowly begum relying on themselves as skilled farmers. The process of goring and cultivating one's own food has been a part of history. Today we are learning exactly how useful rearing your own crop and meat was. Setting up own mini farm is a process that may take up time and effort, but reaps huge rewards in the long run. By using a small patch of land and determining what produce you'd like to find in your backyard, you can start your own little green patch of health and nutrition. This book aims to show you how you can turn an uncultivated yet perfectly healthy land in your vicinity into a fully-functioning and thriving independent farm, built to suit your needs. What You'll Learn from "Mini Farming For Beginners" Why you should take up mini farming Set up your own mini farm Land Equipment Fertilizers Plant journal Help from others Getting down to business Preparing the soil Safeguard your seeds It's time to plant those babies! Maintenance is key Reaping the fruit of your labor Growing fruit Growing herbs and spices Growing nut trees Mini farms for poultry
©2014 Bradley Blair (P)2015 Bradley Blair
The Stoic Minimalist: How to Apply the Ancient Philosophy of Stoicism and Modern Minimalism to Create Harmony Inside and Out
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The Stoic path is now making a comeback in recent times, and with good reason. No doubt your life is full of stressful situations that come with modern-day living? Stoicism will help you navigate these challenging waters in a balanced, calm, and measured way. Both Stoicism and Minimalism go hand in hand, decluttering your mind as well as decluttering your life, leaving space and energy for the things that matter and are important to you. Having strategies for both is essential to making the most out of these timeless teachings. Life moves at a very fast pace these days, and the Stoic teachings will enable you to not "sweat the small stuff". Indeed, it will be very clear in how you can take so-called "negatives" in your life and turn them upside down. You will then be able to reframe them in a way in which you can take the lessons and transcend them into positives. In this book, you will learn the following: Understanding minimalism. Decluttering your environment inside and out. Principles of the Stoic minimalist. Accept what you cannot change. Benefits of being a Stoic minimalist. The history of Stocism and Minimalism. Examples of a successful mindset. Different types of minimalism. The Stoic path doesn't promise to make all your problems go away, it only promises you a calm and less reactive way of dealing with them. There is a REASON why many modern-day celebrities, politicians, and sport stars are now turning to Stoicism, as it has the ability to help them become their greatest version. It can also help do this for YOU. So if you're keen to know the strategies in how to become a solid Stoic or just to even pick and choose some of its teachings to implement in your daily life, then take action now by pressing the "Buy" button.
©2019 Sovereign House Publishing (P)2019 Sovereign House Publishing
Backyard Farming
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Grow, raise, and store your own food with this simple and easy guide to creating a self-sustaining farm right in your backyard! These days we are all looking for ways to become more self-sufficient. Now with Backyard Farming you can create your very own micro farm right in your backyard - no matter where you live! Now you can discover ways to grow, raise, and store your own food year round whether you live in an urban environment, in the suburbs, or out in the country. From raising chickens and beekeeping to growing vegetables and planting fruit trees, this guide to homesteading will help you become more self-reliant in no time!
©2021 Adams Media (P)2021 Simon & Schuster, Inc. All rights reserved.
Homesteading
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Grow your own food, save money, gain self-sufficiency, and live larger with frugal living! Lead a more sustainable and healthier life with this back-to-basics guide on homesteading. Homesteading is an earth-based lifestyle of self-sufficiency. It's about reconnecting with nature and getting back in touch with your authentic self, all whilst making eco-friendly and economically wise lifestyle choices. Independent and frugal living is the future to living a truly fulfilling life! This concise and easy-to-understand homesteading guide will teach you the follow skills: An introduction to homesteading Growing your own food Raising livestock Preserving food for long-term storage Saving energy Generating your own energy Making natural cleaning supplies Making all-natural skin and hair care products And much more!
©2016 Andy Jacobson (P)2016 Andy Jacobson
Permaculture
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Discover the secrets of permaculture and build a self-sufficient, sustainable life! Are you interested in exploring the world of permaculture, but you’re not sure where to begin? Do you want to save money, stop being dependent on grocery stores, and build a thriving, sustainable existence? Then this audiobook is for you. In 2013, Detroit went bankrupt, and food quickly disappeared from the shelves. Crisis! What was their solution? They avoided disaster by embracing permaculture - an incredible way of creating sustainable development through healthy food. With energy-efficient, environmentally-friendly urban vegetable gardens, they saved their city through ingenuity and resilience. Now, this practical guide unveils the secrets of permaculture, offering you a detailed plan for embracing this amazing concept and building an organic garden through regenerative agriculture. Covering the fundamentals of self-sufficiency, this guidebook is perfect for anyone who wants to build a sustainable future. Here’s just a little of what you’ll discover: Understanding regeneration, resilience, and the principles of permaculture An exploration of the factors that define ecosystems How to use (and value) renewable resources The best soil improvement strategy Surprising reasons why animals could be your permaculture allies Why permaculture could revolutionize the concept of “green cities” and the “social community” Simple ways to apply permaculture to your garden And much more... With a wealth of advice behind permaculture, as well as practical ways to build terraces, raised beds, and incorporate these ideas into your garden, now it’s never been easier to discover how you can become self-sufficient. Special bonus sections included: "Introduction to Green House" and "Raising Farm Animals". Buy the audiobook and get a free PDF version. Discover the world of permaculture today! Buy now and get your copy! PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.
©2020 Francis Field (P)2020 Francis Field
How to Get off The Grid and Survive: Off Grid Living for Preppers and Survivalists - A Beginners Homestead Guide
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Are you tired of the rat race and want to get away from it all? Are you tired of giving so much of your paycheck to utility companies? Tired of the local government telling you what you can and can’t do with your own property? Maybe you just want to live a minimalist lifestyle and leave a smaller footprint. For a lot of people, getting off the grid is the answer. In How to Get off The Grid and Survive, I show you what you need to do to prepare for life off the grid. This is a beginner’s guide and will help you answer the big question: Can I make it off grid without starving or going crazy? People like their electronics - cell phones, computers, video games, etc. Giving them up is easier than you think. But with careful planning, you can have some electronics. What you’ll learn: How to choose the right property What supplies you’ll need How to wean yourself off tech reliance Skills you’ll want to be good with How to get food and water And more! I have an extra section at the end describing the easiest crops to grow and the most useful crops. Scroll up and buy this audiobook now to start your journey.
©2018 Kevin Barry Maguire (P)2018 Kevin Barry Maguire
Eaarth
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"Read it, please. Straight through to the end. Whatever else you were planning to do next, nothing could be more important." (Barbara Kingsolver) Twenty years ago, with The End of Nature, Bill McKibben offered one of the earliest warnings about global warming. Those warnings went mostly unheeded; now, he insists, we need to acknowledge that we've waited too long and that massive change is not only unavoidable but already under way. Our old familiar globe is suddenly melting, drying, acidifying, flooding, and burning in ways that no human has ever seen. We've created, in very short order, a new planet, still recognizable but fundamentally different. We may as well call it Eaarth. That new planet is filled with new binds and traps. A changing world costs large sums to defend - think of the money that went to repair New Orleans, or the trillions it will take to transform our energy systems. But the endless economic growth that could underwrite such largesse depends on the stable planet we've managed to damage and degrade. We can't rely on old habits any longer. Our hope depends, McKibben argues, on scaling back - on building the kind of societies and economies that can hunker down, concentrate on essentials, and create the type of community (in the neighborhood, but also on the Internet) that will allow us to weather trouble on an unprecedented scale. Change - fundamental change - is our best hope on a planet suddenly and violently out of balance.
©2010 Bill McKibben (P)2010 Macmillan Audio
Square Foot Gardening
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Nobody wants to use up a whole acre and only get a small handful of food from it. And this is why smart gardeners came up with a unique, efficient concept. Unless you’ve been living under a rock (a square one), you may have heard of square foot gardening. It allows for a small space to grow plants and create a mini ecosystem that optimizes space and resources. In this brief introduction, you will learn all the basics you need to get started, and you may even be convinced at the end that this is the best way to garden. Moreover, you will hear related subtopics such as: How square foot gardening reduces your workload Getting rid of weeds faster and more efficiently How to save on water, costs, fertilizer, and money The easiest way to build a square foot garden yourself with zero previous gardening experience (seriously, it’s a piece of cake!) How to grow herbs, vegetables, and plants The most important techniques to get a lot for a small investment Save time, money, and energy! You will be amazed at the things you can do with limited resources. All it takes is the right knowledge and the best, proven methods out there to cast your magic spell on Mother Earth and make her love you back. Be smart and get started. Download and listen now!
©2018 Vincent Noot (P)2018 Vincent Noot
Vegetable Gardening for Beginners
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Have you always wanted to grow your own vegetables at home? Do you want to control the food that goes into your body? Have you always wondered if there was a way to reduce your dependency on supermarkets, but did not know how to get started? If you answered "yes" to these questions, you have come to the right place. Growing your own garden is a rewarding experience that is both appetizing and affordable. As a beginner, however, it becomes difficult to weed through numerous resources to identify the best methods to use to set up a garden. Regardless of whether you are new to gardening or want to save costs, this book has all the information you need. The book provides you with easy steps to follow to help you sustain and grow your own vegetable garden. The book will provide you with the basic steps you must follow to start your own garden. It provides tips and tricks you can use to help you choose between a raised bed and an in-ground garden. The information in the book also helps you develop a plan for your garden. Over the course of this book you will learn about: Why should you grow vegetables at home? What are organic vegetables? What do you need for your garden? ? What layout should you use in your garden? Reasons to use raised beds. What plants should you grow? The steps to follow to plant in your garden. What to keep in mind while growing vegetables and herbs. Common mistakes to avoid and much more... This book has all the information you need to become a vegetable gardening expert. So, what are you waiting for? Grab a copy and get started learning to grow your own food.
©2020 Stephanie Williams (P)2020 Stephanie Williams
Tiny House Cooking
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Ignite your passion for cooking with your tiny house kitchen! Who says you can't enjoy cooking in such a small space? You can have as much fun in your tiny house kitchen as you would in a regular-sized house! The tiny house movement is an emerging and growing trend in architecture and home design. It has been present in the real estate market for years but has now only grown to become the latest craze in the architectural world. Many people have decided that less is actually more, and even more are beginning to downsize their living to create a more suitable and much affordable lifestyle. If you have a great passion for cooking delicious food, you might think that living in a tiny house with a tiny kitchen is not right for you. Well, you got that part wrong. There are countless ways with which you can take full advantage and maximize the small space you have in a tiny house kitchen. You might actually think that this small space is a lot easier to work in than that in a regular-sized home. In the third audiobook of this series, you will learn useful tricks and tips on how to efficiently economize the space inside your tiny house kitchen. From the appliances you must have in your kitchen, the different ways you can comfortably cook in it, the numerous storage space saving, and adding techniques and the various energy options for your house and kitchen, this book has got you covered. Learn how to properly store food inside your refrigerator. Be inspired with the several ways you can make use of that bare vertical wall space. Pick up new quick and easy recipes that you can easily do inside your tiny house kitchen. All these and more you can listen to if you buy Tiny House Cooking: How to Cook Big Meals in a Tiny House Kitchen. If you're a cook or a chef who has a passion for tiny houses, make sure to grab a copy of this book to find out more about the tiny house movement and the lifestyle that awaits.
©2015 Zachary Buckler (P)2015 Zachary Buckler
Natural Deception
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Is Organic Worth the Price? $8 for organic milk. Sure, you could spend half as much, but it’s worth it to know that you’re supporting a small family farm where the cows can munch on green grass all day. Plus, you’re not drinking nasty hormones and chemicals, and you’re doing your part to save the environment. Seems like you’re winning all around, but what would you do if that picture of the happy farm, the personal health, and the clean air and water turned out not to be so pretty? What if organic isn't all it's hyped up to be? What if organic produce only had marginally less pesticide residues than conventional produce? What if the organic, grass-fed beef cows ended up on the very same feedlots as factory-farmed, grain-fed beef cows? What if large swaths of the country were being taken over by huge corporate-owned farming operations, organic farming operations that were destroying the landscape and depleting the soil? Organic is much more complicated than we’ve been led to believe. From the scale to the possible health implications of pesticides to the treatment of animals, it’s not a black and white issue. Natural Deception takes a sobering look at one of the fastest growing industries in the world today. We find that organic may be one more buzz phrase used to sell products rather than a movement really concerned for the wellbeing of our planet and its inhabitants. In the spirit of an undercover news reporter, author Joey Lott takes us through the organic food industry point by point, examining our assumptions and revealing the truth. Find out what major corporation owns your favorite small organic brand. Examine whether pesticides may be a health detriment or even partially beneficial.
©2015 Sarah Haydock, Joey Lott (P)2015 Sarah Haydock, Joey Lott
Raising Ducks for Beginners Guide
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Are you looking for a source of meat and eggs? Do you want to try homesteading? Are you trying to figure out how to raise ducks? Then this book is for you! Ducks are a great source of meat and eggs. You'll find that ducks are easier to take care of than chickens, and they're perfect for backyard homesteading. Duck eggs are even considered to be better than chicken eggs due to their size and nutritional value. Ducks are also less aggressive and noisy than chickens, making them perfect for your backyard. You can even use the down feathers, so there's no reason to be wasteful. This book will teach you everything you need to know in order to get started raising your own ducks for whatever purpose you choose.
©2017 Carson Wyatt (P)2017 Carson Wyatt
Vegetable Gardening 101
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Do you want to grow a beautiful, organic vegetable garden? Do you enjoy the outdoors while gardening? Would growing sustainable crops aid your lifestyle? Gardening is a very fun and interactive experience. Once you understand how gardening works, you will see that there really isn't much to it! Gardening is a fun way to get your children out of the house and keep them involved in something other than the television or technological devices. Gardening is a great way to save money by growing your own vegetables and it's also a healthy alternative to purchasing vegetables at the grocery store that are filled with pesticides and unnecessary fertilizers. You will learn how to find a spot for your garden and how to choose your crops. Gardening is easy, fast and fun - not to mention immensely eco-friendly. You are planting life. If you're new to gardening, start out with a small garden and just a few vegetables. Starting out small will allow you to see what gardening is like and it will help you identify whether or not you have what it takes to be a gardener! Remember, gardening is a fun experience. Do not get in over your head with trying to grow too many plants. Start out slow and work your way into a bigger garden.
©2015 Entrepreneur Publishing (P)2015 Jeffrey Ito
Prepper's Survival Handbook
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Prepper's Survival Handbook: The Ultimate Prepper's Handbook for Long-Term Survival and Self-Sufficient Living Would you be able to survive for any length of time without modern amenities? If so, how would you do it? What tools and skills are required and how do you put it all together into a working survival plan? From Hollywood dramatizations to real-life catastrophes that seem to occur on a daily basis, there is no shortage of potential emergencies that could leave society in shambles. Maybe it's a blizzard that shuts down roads, supply routes and electricity for a week. Or maybe zombies really do take over the world - leaving a select few humans to rebuild society without modern amenities (just kidding - well, then again...). Whether or not you believe that "World War Z" could happen isn't the point of this book. Rather, I want to make sure you are prepared for any potential threat should it occur. Terrorist attacks, Ebola outbreaks and economic collapse are also possibilities. Or what about nuclear war, epidemic disease, flooding, earthquakes, wild fires, etc? Are you scared yet? You should be. I want you to realize that there is a seemingly endless list of potential catastrophes and any one of them could leave you without the essential supplies and knowledge required to survive. Well...that was until you hear this book. I'm going to teach you everything you need to know from selecting appropriate survival gear to must-have survival skills applicable in a variety of situations. Survival isn't about taking shelter for a few days and hoping for the best - it's about creating sustainable solutions that allow you to thrive in any situation. Also, you'll discover.. The best ways to store food for long periods of time The ultimate bug-out bag checklist 12 item worth more than gold in a survival situation And much more!
©2014 Timothy S. Morris (P)2014 Happier Outdoors Publishing
Raised Bed Gardening
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Are you looking for a guide for building your own raised bed gardening? Then, keep reading... Raised bed gardening is a type of gardening where the dirt is framed in beds, which can be of any length or shape, but however are, for the most part, around three to four feet wide. The dirt is raised over the ground and is normally encased by a casing made of wood, rock, or solid squares, and might be improved with fertilizer. The vegetable plants in a raised bed garden are divided in geometric examples, a lot nearer together than in traditional line gardening. The dividing is with the end goal that when the vegetables are completely developed, their leaves scarcely contact one another, making a micro-climate in which weed development is stifled and dampness is monitored. Raised bed gardens are frequently the establishment of square-foot gardening, a technique for planting plants in frameworks. Raised beds furnish the producer with an assortment of advantages. For instance, they broaden the planting season. They can, likewise, lessen weeds whenever structured and planted appropriately, and they diminish the need to utilize poor local soil. Since the plant specialist doesn't stroll on the raised beds, the dirt isn't compacted, and the roots have a simpler time developing. Raised nursery beds are otherwise called garden boxes. They are extraordinary for developing little plots of veggies and blossoms. They help to keep pathway weeds from your nursery soil, forestall soil compaction, give great seepage, and fill in as a hindrance against bugs - for example, slugs and snails. The sides of the beds keep the nursery soil from being disintegrated or washed away during overwhelming downpours. In numerous areas, plant specialists can plant prior in the season in light of the fact that the dirt is hotter and better depleted when it is over the ground level.
©2020 Jackie Samuel Green (P)2020 Jackie Samuel Green
Renewable Energy and Other Money Saving Secrets for Your Home
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In today's economy, there are more reasons than ever to cut your energy bill. Learn how to save money by generating your own free renewable energy now! Inside this book you'll discover: How to cut every single one of your bills with 20 targeted money-saving tips Why your appliances are costing you more than just a few extra dollars every month and how to put them on "low" to save big How people have tapped nature for centuries to stay cool, power their tools and save money, and how you can do the same immediately How to take advantage of the natural heating power of the sun to eliminate your hefty gas or oil bill once and for all The tools you need to craft your very own wind turbine or solar cell power source to save money for years to come Table of contents: The world's energy crisis Twenty ways to cut down your bills Secrets to installing solar power in your home Installing wind power Thirty money-saving tips you can use right now
©2017 Mark Johnson (P)2017 Mark Johnson
Organic Pest Control - The Practical Guide: How to Naturally Protect Your Home, Garden, & Food from Pests & Pesticides
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Annoying household pests don't have to take up space in your abode. Inside this book, you'll find an easy guide to expunging insects and rodents from your home for good. There are practical, inexpensive solutions that'll rid your home of any and all of the unwanted guests. With instructions for creating natural products, you'll take the control back from anything from ants to roaches and rodents. This book is full of tips and tricks for almost every pest problem. Take back your home and live comfortably again.
©2014 Paul Jackson (P)2015 Paul Jackson
The Beginner's Gardening Guide for Creating Your Own Kitchen Garden
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Just imagine, you're about to cook and you're ready to chop some onions, tomatoes, and potatoes. You go to your garden where everything is organic with no genetic modified elements or chemicals. You won't have go to the store for these items anymore, plus your family is healthier. I have great news: it's possible and I will show how it's done. Would you like to know how grow your own vegetables or fruit, free from chemicals or preservatives, 100% organic, fresh, and healthy? With so many controversies surrounding the food industry and its hazardous practices, more and more people have moved towards growing and making their own food. I think that it is a great shift. In this audiobook, you will learn how to start your own kitchen garden from scratch with all important factors to consider like soil, water, and temperature. The book describes in great detail everything you need to know from A-Z. This book is a one-stop shop for beginners with a simple step-by-step approach for anyone who desires healthier organic ingredients in their kitchen.
©2016 Alfonso Parra Lenis (P)2017 Alfonso Parra Lenis