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.

Looking to downsize your home, save money, and live a life of freedom? People often think that when you live in a small house, it's because you don't have the means to live in a larger home. In most cases this couldn't be further from the truth. The fact is that small house living typically equates to a much more fulfilling life. Through the process of downsizing your life in regards to material possessions, clutter, and the size of your dwelling, you come to understand a new ideal in which freedom is the name of the game. The freedom comes from a more condensed life in which only the possessions and needs which are truly important are permitted to remain in your or your family's life. Discover how you can gain freedom by downsizing your home and living a small house lifestyle. Also, you'll discover... How to break out of the mindset that comes with living in a consumer based society. The methods for having a smooth transition from a large home to a small one. A step by step guide on how to build your first small house. And much more! Table of Contents When Did This Movement Begin? Learn about the history of small house living and when it all started. The Basics of a Small House Lifestyle In this chapter find out what a tiny lifestyle entails and all of its wonderful benefits. Breaking Free From the Standards of Society Gain an understanding of how you can deprogram your mind and start appreciating more with less. The First Step in Small House Living Learn the first actions to take in order to start your new journey. Steps in Creating Your Small Home A step by step guide to creating your tiny home. Implementing All You've Learned How you can take what you've learned in this book and put into action.
©2014 Jason T. Clark (P)2014 Little Rock Publishing

The Prepper Saga continues as the survivors of a solar storms effects on technology, force the lake residents to struggle to cope with a hard winter without lights and power. The lake residents are trying to get into the spirit of the season, but this is difficult to do, as scarce food and bitter cold keeps them close to their homes and in ever darking and gloomy moods.The government says the solar cycle will continue and to expect another CME, is this the truth, or is it propaganda to force people into the relocation camps? Preparing for the biggest holiday of the year might seem to be a secondary thought to survival, but the mental health of all requires attention. This audiobook includes most of your old favorite original trilogy characters and includes a few renowned Internet Prepper personalities added to the story you might just recognize. Good tidings to you and peace upon this this Earth we call home. Will the Solar Storm that NASA predicts in 2012-2013 happen? Science says it's very likely, Preppers prepare for anything anyway.
©2011 Ron Foster (P)2014 Ronald H. Foster

Whether the listener is building a new home or doing a minor remodel, a homeowner needs a framework by which to guide their decisions. These decisions are based on values, and the author posits that there are really only three reasons to go green: For Our Health: By building more sustainably, we reduce our exposure to harmful chemicals and toxins. For Our Wealth: By building a more durable home and being more efficient with resources like water and electricity, we reduce our monthly utility bills and ongoing maintenance expenses. For Our Soul: Collectively doing the right thing for our planet does make a difference - and that is soul-nourishing. The green-building movement has produced hundreds of "how-to" books and websites that are filled with tips about green building and what homeowners should do to go green. While helpful and informative, when it comes to making actual purchasing and installation decisions, these books do not make it any easier for a homeowner to prioritize against a budget. Here, Melisssa Rappaport Schifman shares her knowledge and experience for others to use in their journey toward a greener way of living.
©2018 Melissa Rappaport Schifman (P)2021 Tantor

Whether you choose to use a traditional garden bed, raised beds, container gardening, or square foot gardening, with this audiobook you'll learn all the tricks you need to have a healthy and thriving crop and harvest. No longer will you have to rely on the chemical-laden and taste-deficient vegetables and fruits from the grocery store. By choosing Organic Gardening for Beginners, you'll be able to grow fresh produce free of nasty chemicals, full of nutrients, and bursting with flavor. Traveling no further than your backyard to your dining room table, this produce will be the freshest food you’ve ever enjoyed.... With the easy-to-understand and helpful knowledge presented in this audiobook, there's no reason to not practice organic gardening. If you choose to take up this practice, you'll thank yourself later. Are you ready for a better and healthier life? In this audiobook you'll learn: The benefits of going organic The disastrous effects of man-made chemical pesticides The basic approach to the organic gardening method The importance of creating a rich and healthy soil, and how to make a healthy garden bed no matter your soil conditions How to recycle to begin composting Easily and effectively controlling weeds Growing plants from seeds, seedlings, and clippings How to effectively grow in a container Square foot gardening and how you can grow a large harvest with little space Easy fruits, vegetables, and herbs for beginners to start with How to keep your plants healthy and thriving Organic tips and tricks Solutions to common garden problems And so much more! Get your copy of Organic Gardening for Beginners today!
©2019 Rachel Martin (P)2019 Rachel Martin

Design your home to optimize your healthy lifestyle with this room-by-room guide from certified kitchen designer and wellness design consultant Jamie Gold. Residential designer Jamie Gold has spent years exploring how simple changes to things like lighting, fixtures, storage, and outdoor space can impact our health and wellness. In Wellness by Design, Gold offers a room-by-room guide to refreshing your space so that it supports your wellness journey. Good news, it doesn’t require a yoga room and can be done in small apartments as well as large houses. This book explains how simple changes can make a huge difference in how you feel every day. You’ll learn: How to maximize accessibility and organization in your kitchen for faster, healthier, and more delicious meals. How to make easy fixes to your ventilation system to help ease symptoms of asthma and allergies. How to optimize your home office to eliminate back, neck, and foot pain. How to enhance your bathroom tub and shower spaces to support fitness goals and simplify family life. And much more! It’s time for your home to work as hard as you do to support your health. With the right organization and interior design, your home can help you maintain and improve your health in a variety of ways, from improving health and preventing disease to encouraging clean eating, sustainable living, safety, fitness, serenity, and joy. Whether you’re building your dream home or decorating your new rental, this book will help you keep your fitness goals and stay on track for a long and healthy life.
©2020 Jamie Gold (P)2020 Simon & Schuster Audio

Do you want a self-sustaining garden? Are you looking for natural organic-gardening methods that work? Do you want to have healthy, nutrition-filled fruits and vegetables? Then Back to Eden Gardening: The Easy Organic Way to Grow Food, by Bo Tucker, can help! Based on the popular Back to Eden film, you’ll find everything you need to know to create your own little slice of Eden no matter if you have a lot of land or just a little. It’s easy to start an organic gardening with the methods shown in the film, broken down and explained a little further to help you get started. From how to pick out your woodchips to how to compost, Back to Eden Gardening: The Easy Organic Way to Grow Food, by Bo Tucker, will help you learn everything you need to know. With the Back to Eden method, everything is just as God intended without GMOs, pesticides, or other harmful chemicals to you and your plants. You’ll learn how to grow fruits, vegetables, and even an orchard on your own land with minimal labor! Get started building your own slice of Eden now.
©2018 Bo Tucker (P)2018 Bo Tucker

If you are thinking about one day building your own eco-home or want to live off-grid and be self-sufficient, then this book is for you! Welcome to the start of this journey and sharing. This book is about many things. It is a fantastic learning opportunity as I explain the most important concepts and ideas you need to know so you can understand how Earthship Biotecture works, and how earthships are able to perform so well with little to no maintenance or bills. I also cover the thoughts and considerations that I had to make whilst building Earthship Karuna; including the technical aspects of building with my own pictures and of course many wonderful stories! I share what I have learned through my own experiences of eco-building. I have learned a lot during my first and subsequent builds and will offer you my best advice and ideas for you to be able to fulfil your eco-building dreams. Anyone who has embarked on the journey of self-building will know that it is a long and often challenging journey. Whilst it may not be easy, it has taken me on a new path that has gifted me with so many things, not least real security and a truly comfortable home and lifestyle for a lifetime! As this story unfolds, you will come to know that living in an earthship or self-sufficient home is about many things. It is not just an ethical choice or a building type choice, it is also a lifestyle choice. When you start to live off-grid and self-sufficiently, you embark on a break out from the matrix/zeitgeist. You start to unplug yourself from the normal, dependent, vulnerable, and highly controlled way of life that many people are used to in cities and highly developed countries. When you are truly self-sufficient and out of debt, you take away some of the main sources of stress: buying food, paying the bills, covering the mortgage or rent, and needing to work full-time to allow this to continue. We can also look at environmental issues and the great need to build smarter in a more connected way, especially in the face of climate change. Our global population is rising and, along with it, poverty level and inequality of wealth in all forms. To compound this issue, the cost of living is also hurtling up! We are moving toward a very unsafe and unsustainable future if we continue to build and live in the same way that we have been doing.
©2019 Alex Leeor (P)2020 Alex Leeor

Want to get rid of those harmful chemicals in your vegetables? Want to grow your own organic vegetables at home? Not sure where to start? This book will teach you how! Anyone serious about growing their own organic and fresh vegetables at home should have this essential guide within reach. This book contains easy-to-follow steps to help you get started growing your very own vegetables. All the essentials are covered: Picking the right seeds, designing your garden, garden maintenance, and pest and weed control, all in a 100% organic way! The harmful chemicals used by the agricultural industry have urged thousands of people to start growing their own organic vegetables at home. This book will teach you how. Growing your own organic vegetables at home has countless benefits: No more harmful chemicals in your vegetables Vegetables grown in your garden are richer in nutrients, especially anti-oxidants, vitamin C, vitamin A, and folate Gardening can be a great time to create memories with your children, memories that can last a lifetime Growing a garden gives you a new appreciation for nature, having the opportunity to see how things grow Gardening stimulates many new interests. You may want to learn more about botany, landscape architecture, photography, nutrition, botany, etc. Gardening increases physical activity Gardening allows you to turn unsightly lands into attractive landscapes In this book you will learn: Which tools and supplies you need to get started growing your own vegetables How to pick the right spot to grow your own vegetables How to plan and design your garden Which vegetables to plant together (companion planting) How to select, plant, and harvest your own vegetables How to keep weeds from overgrowing
©2016 Joanna Winters (P)2016 Joanna Winters

Solar power plus off-grid living equals minimalist living. What? Let me explain.... Minimalism at its core is about you living with less. Living with less financial burdens. Which means you live with less debt. That directly makes you more happier and less stressed. It also means that you reduce your carbon footprint. Going green. Living with less reliance on the "grid". You can be free. How do you be free by installing solar power and not breaking the bank? Not only that, how do you live off the grid? Good news, you have all the answers in this audiobook right now. In this book your will discover: The one key benefit to solar power The two most important factors in energy consumption A quick overview on solar power for your RV or camper Mistakes to avoid when selecting your solar power system The one thing to avoid in maintaining your system What the heck is off-grid living anyways? What are the three keys to the right mindset? Get prepared in just six easy steps Mistakes to avoid when choosing your location How far off-grid is right for you? Foods you didn’t know were this good for you to not just survive but thrive! What the essential components are to surviving year-round no matter the weather By now you are thinking.... What if I can’t do it? What if I am not ready? Believe that you can do it. You don’t necessarily have to leave the city to start. You can do it in steps. It all starts with your conscientious choice. You can start small and take steps to live with less. Or just go big right from the start. Are you ready? Like, seriously ready? Take action now. Buy the book today. Don’t wait for tomorrow.
©2019 Mike Holsworth (P)2019 Mike Holsworth

Here is how you can avoid drinking the toxic pesticide cocktail supermarkets are serving you. Do you find it a must to wash your veggies properly before eating them? Are pesticides in fruits and vegetables a constant thing on your mind while walking through the supermarket aisles? Do you spend time checking the labels before buying your greens to ensure you are making healthy choices? The problem is labels are just labels at the end of the day. After consumer surveys revealed that the perception of healthfulness is a key driver of food choices, the food industry started doing everything to deliberately mislead customers with confusing labels. Have you ever fallen for catchwords such as “whole grain”, “organic”, “natural”, and “no cholesterol”? You’ve been fooled more than once, and there is only one way to avoid consuming the poisonous cocktail of pesticides in supermarket crops: backyard gardening. Imagine growing your favorite vegetables just a few yards away from your house, ready to be picked whenever you want. While the thought of it alone might be absurd, or almost close to being impossible, you will be surprised what a few months can do to make it happen. In Backyard Gardening, you will discover: The principles of organic farming, and how to reap the best results How you can let your garden work for you, instead of the other way around Ways for how you can create healthier fertilizers, without spending a single cent Which particular insect you should never kill, and how it can actually strengthen your crop Why plants and humans are more alike than you think, and how this one insight prevents your plants from dying How this one simple trick will cut your expenses in half and save you more than seven hours of work per week A step-by-step guide on how you can effectively create healthier soil for your crops to thrive The tried-and-tested methods of managing pests without having to succumb to commonly used pesticides PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.
©2020 Peter Greenfield (P)2020 Peter Greenfield

Life on one-tenth the fossil fuels can be awesome. We all want to be happy. Yet as we consume ever more in a frantic bid for happiness, global warming worsens. Alarmed by drastic changes now occurring in the Earth's climate systems, the author, a climate scientist and suburban father of two, embarked on a journey to change his life and the world. He began by bicycling, growing food, meditating, and making other simple, fulfilling changes. Ultimately, he slashed his climate impact to under a tenth of the US average and became happier in the process. Being the Change explores the connections between our individual daily actions and our collective predicament. It merges science, spirituality, and practical action to develop a satisfying and appropriate response to global warming. Part one exposes our interconnected predicament: overpopulation, global warming, industrial agriculture, growth-addicted economics, a sold-out political system, and a mindset of separation from nature. It also includes a readable but authoritative overview of climate science. Part two offers a response at once obvious and unprecedented: mindfully opting out of this broken system and aligning our daily lives with the biosphere. The core message is deeply optimistic: Living without fossil fuels is not only possible, it can be better. Peter Kalmus is an atmospheric scientist at Caltech/Jet Propulsion Laboratory with a PhD in physics from Columbia University. He lives in suburban Altadena, California, with his wife and two children on one-tenth the fossil fuels of the average American. Peter speaks purely on his own behalf, not on behalf of NASA or Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Please note: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.
©2017 Peter Kalmus (P)2020 New Society Publishers

A celebrated writer on food and sustainability offers 50 straightforward, impactful rules for climate-friendly living "Some strong and rational suggestions for reducing your personal impact here - and when you're eating smart, you'll have the energy to do the movement building we need to change systems too! This book integrates the individual and the societal in a powerful way." (Bill McKibben) We all understand just how dire the circumstances facing our planet are and that we all need to do our part to stem the tide of climate change. When we look in the mirror, we can admit that we desperately need to go on a climate diet. But the task of cutting down our carbon emissions feels overwhelming and the discipline required hard to summon. With The Climate Diet, award-winning food and environmental writer Paul Greenberg offers us the practical, accessible guide we all need. It contains 50 achievable steps we can take to live our daily lives in a way that's friendlier to the planet - from what we eat, how we live at home, how we travel, and how we lobby businesses and elected officials to do the right thing. Chock-full of simple yet revelatory guidance, The Climate Diet empowers us to cast aside feelings of helplessness and start making positive changes for the good of our planet.
©2021 Paul Greenberg (P)2021 Penguin Audio

Build your own home with no debts and mortgages! Now you can own a house without worrying about any debts and mortgages by choosing to live tiny. The tiny house movement is an emerging trend in architecture and home design. It has been present in the real estate market for years but has only now 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 affordable lifestyle. Living in a tiny house - a house that is only 400 square feet or less - will enable you to own a house while being free from any form of debt or mortgage. Not only that, but it will allow you to have the choice to travel anywhere you want to go with your tiny home in tow. Whether you're a fresh graduate who wants independence from your parents, a family that wants financial stability, or a wanderlust person who wants to see the world, this audiobook will help you learn about all things tiny. You will learn many things about the movement and all the things you will need to build your own house. It will also open your eyes to the possible pitfalls that you will encounter if you decide to change your living situation into a space as small as 400 square feet or less. Moreover, this book will help you learn more about tiny houses by introducing you to a few of the early pioneers and current tiny-home builders. It covers their experiences in creating and living inside such tiny spaces. Find out more about the tiny house movement and the lifestyle that awaits everyone who decides to join this innovative and evolutionary trend in architecture and home design.
©2015 Zachary Buckler (P)2015 Zachary Buckler

One of the most important things gardeners can do is to build up the soil in their garden. But keep in mind that soil building is not a one-time operation, it’s a process. As humus is devoured by microorganisms, worms, and plants, more organic material must be added constantly in order to keep the soil biomass, and thereby the plants, well fed and happy. Also, humus makes the soil porous and fluffy, builds a strong soil structure, and releases nutrients in a form that’s easily absorbed by plant roots. Chemical fertilizers will not add humus to the soil. These are merely nutritional supplements; plants and their soil need real food - organic material. This audio guide teaches you all sorts of ways to get organic material into the soil to improve soil health and soil fertility, which in turn improves plant health - for better gardens, higher yields, and more gorgeous flowers. Examine topics such as soil building; saving the world; one dirt clod at a time; earthworms as earth movers; green manures; compost; why your soil is evil; getting to know your soil; taking soil samples; the soil food web; earthworms as super soil savers; how to protect earthworms; a field guide to earthworms; epigeic earthworms; endogeic earthworms; anecic earthworms; organic matter and humus; how Mother Nature shows us how to make great soil; how not to let leaves go to waste; mulching the world; how to fix out-of-control weeds with newspaper mulch; compost as "black gold"; learning the basics of composting; extreme composting as the ultimate in recycling; 60 weird things you can compost; organic soil amendments; green manures and cover crops; cover crops and their benefits; green manures and their benefits; places to plant them; plants to use for green manures and cover crops; alfalfa as a gardener's secret ingredient; the case against chemical fertilizers; no-till gardening; fixing lousy soil; fixing subdivision soil; aerating and adding; and much more!
©2017 Melinda R. Cordell (P)2018 Melinda R. Cordell

Discover how to master essential homesteading skills and produce all the food you and your family need right in your own backyard. Have you ever considered growing plants and raising your own animals for self-sustenance and profit, but are put off by the time commitment it may require? Do you want to take control over what you eat and reduce your dependence on chemical-laden commercial produce? If you've looked for answers to any of the questions above before, then keep reading... In this definitive guide to homesteading, Luke Smith shows you how to turn your backyard into a sustainable farm for raising livestock, like chickens, goats, cattle, and bees for their products, as well as providing organic, homegrown fruits, vegetables, and herbs. In Backyard Homestead, you're going to discover: Cogent reasons to start your own backyard homestead, no matter where you live right now Foolproof tips to pick the perfect spot in your home backyard to start your garden Steps to help you set up your very first or next backyard garden to ensure a healthy, bountiful yield Strategies to help you maintain a healthy soil that is just right for your plants Step-by-step instructions to build and set up your own barn or convert a prefabricated shed into a barn Everything you need to know about efficiently raising healthy chickens, goat, cattle, and bees in your backyard for fun and profit And much, much more! It doesn't matter whether you're completely new to homesteading or you're a seasoned farmer looking to pick up new tips to help you better manage your garden and flock; Backyard Homestead is a comprehensive guide that is designed to help you confidently grow and produce your own food. Ready to take your homesteading skills to the next level? Scroll to the top of this page and click the "buy now" button to get started right away!
©2020 Luke Smith (P)2020 Luke Smith

Stop depending on the grocery store and grow your food instead - even in a tiny backyard! Did you know that you could grow up to 10,000 pounds of food on a small quarter-acre lot? Now pause and think for a moment. You're spending at least 10 percent of your monthly income on food that you can actually grow in your backyard. Highest-quality organic vegetables, flavorful freshly picked herbs and mouth-watering fruit - you can have all of these for free. Don't you think your backyard is a waste of time and space right now? Well, then transform it into a garden that produces thousands of dollars' worth of food every year. This audiobook will show you exactly how to do it - from planning your new backyard homestead to enjoying your first harvest. This audiobook will help you: Transform your boring backyard into a lush garden full of your favorite veggies and fruit. Keep your plants happy and healthy with organic gardening tricks that pro gardeners swear by. Liven up your homestead with chickens and rabbits, providing your family with excellent organic meat. Enjoy your homegrown food all year round with tried and tested freezing and canning techniques. Turn your homestead into a source of additional income and use your new skills to earn money both offline and online! But what if you grew up believing you "don't have a green thumb"? Don't worry - this clear, step-by-step guide takes all the guesswork out of gardening so you can enjoy a bountiful harvest even if it's your very first attempt to grow some plants!
©2020 Janet Wilson (P)2020 Janet Wilson

How to start organic gardening How to keep garden healthy and eco-friendly Gardening in any form is both therapeutic and soothing. By listening to this book, you choose to go organic. If you grow your own food, you make a choice to protect both the earth and your health. Nursing plants from seed to harvest naturally leads to increased feelings of self-esteem, self-confidence, and pride. Organic gardening is much more rewarding. In this book, you will learn: Organic gardening for beginners Ways to keep garden healthy How is organic food processed? Organic gardening tips The health benefits of organic gardening are various but so much more are the emotional benefits. In going organic, you'll know you're doing all you can, not just for Earth but for your family as well. What are you waiting for, then? Quickly get one for you!
©2020 Frederic Thislen (P)2020 Frederic Thislen

Have you dreamed of living debt free and relying on your own land to survive? Going off the grid and disconnecting from city services is becoming a growing trend all around the world. People are tired of living paycheck to paycheck and worrying about how they will pay their monthly bills. The fast-paced world and looming financial collapse are too much and it is time to unplug. This audiobook will help you learn about what you need to know before you choose to go off the grid. There are plenty of considerations like what will you use for power? How will you get water to your home? Do you really need to grow a garden and raise livestock to be self-sufficient? There is also the consideration of local laws that must be dealt with. Choosing to completely change your lifestyle and go off the grid is a huge decision. You need to get all the facts before you jump into anything. This audiobook is designed to help you make the best informed decision possible. Are you up for the task of living off the grid and finally experiencing that financial freedom you have dreamed about? If so, this audiobook is what you need to get started.
©2014 Jim Jackson (P)2015 Jim Jackson

Aquaponics 101! This audiobook contains everything you need to know about growing your own fish and food simultaneously. Aquaculture is a great way to get organic foods year round and save yourself a ton of money! You probably have your own reasons why you're looking at aquaponics but it's something you really need to be familiar with before making the commitment. Do you want your own sustainable, organic, homegrown produce? Do you want to know where your food comes from and that it's the best quality? Why waste money on a hydroponic system when you can go the whole way, skip the chemicals, and have home-raised fish that are healthier and tastier than store bought. Aquaponics is something that many commercial farmers have known about for years, and some societies have used it for far longer. Tap into their knowledge with this introduction to setting up your system. We'll tell you what the right ppm measurements in your tank are, what crops grow best, tips to stop you making common mistakes and how to make use of that dark space underneath to grow extra things. Within this audiobook, you'll find the answers to these questions and more. Just some of the questions and topics covered include: What is aquaponics? Introducing aquaponics at home Designing a system Animals and plants System maintenance Making a profit And much more! Listen to this audiobook now and learn more about aquaponics.
©2016 Celine Walker (P)2016 Celine Walker

Still spending money on toxic fertilizers? Try this instead! Have you ever been to a lush old forest and wondered how those majestic trees and thick bushes grow so happily without any help...while your garden threatens to die out within weeks if you don't feed your plants with chemical fertilizers? Well, nature is wise. A forest fertilizes itself with dead leaves and grass and all kinds of organic materials that turn into delightfully nutritious compost. It contains the exact nutrients that plants need for healthy growth - without the weird (and expensive) chemicals that contaminate the soil. So...why don't you just repeat this process in your garden - or even in a bucket in your apartment? But composting is complicated and expensive, they say. It's not worth the effort, they say. Compost stinks, they say. Guess what? Those are myths. When done correctly, composting is easy and cheap...and compost actually has a nice earthy smell so you can even make it indoors. But...how do you compost correctly? You simply grab this book and follow the step-by-step tutorials! This book will help you: Choose the perfect composting system for your home (you can literally get one for $13, so it won't break the bank). Make sure that your compost pile has the right proportion of green and brown ingredients. Prevent your compost from rotting, drying out, or developing funny smells. Find the courage to invite some friendly worms to help you (this is called vermicomposting). Discover non-disgusting ways to fertilize your garden with your bodily waste. Enjoy a lush garden without the dangers of artificial fertilizers! A well-planned compost pile doesn't smell and it doesn't require much maintenance. Just get this book, follow the step-by-step instructions, and let your plants enjoy all-natural fertilizer in a matter of months - or even weeks! Scroll up, click on "Buy Now" and stop poisoning your garden!
©2020 Janet Wilson (P)2020 Janet Wilson