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Seven Wonders: Everyday Things for a Healthier Planet
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John C. Ryan
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Bibliographic Detail
Publisher
Sierra Club Books
Publication date
September 1, 1999
Pages
98
Binding
Paperback
Book category
Adult Non-Fiction
ISBN-13
9781578050383
ISBN-10
1578050383
Dimensions
0.25 by 5.50 by 8.50 in.
Weight
0.30 lbs.
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$12.95
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Summary
An engaging call for conservation and environmental protection describes the ecological benefits of such everyday items as the bicycle, ceiling fan, clothesline, condom, Thai food, public library, and ladybug, examining their influence on air pollution, pesticide poisoning, waste control, and more. Original. 25,000 first printing.
Amazon.com description: Product Description: The high-consumption "American way of life" creates enormous damage to the Earth's fragile ecosystem. Focusing on seven everyday things - the bicycle, the condom, the ceiling fan, the clothesline, pad thai, the public library and the ladybug - author John Ryan demonstrates how taking surprisingly simple steps can lead to a dramatically more sustainable future for our crowded and complex planet.
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from Sierra Club Books (September 1, 1999)
9781578050383 | details & prices | 98 pages | 5.50 × 8.50 × 0.25 in. | 0.30 lbs | List price $12.95
About: A call for conservation and environmental protection describes the ecological benefits of such everyday items as the bicycle, ceiling fan, clothesline, condom, Thai food, public library, and ladybug, examining their influence on air pollution, pesticide poisoning, and waste control
About: A call for conservation and environmental protection describes the ecological benefits of such everyday items as the bicycle, ceiling fan, clothesline, condom, Thai food, public library, and ladybug, examining their influence on air pollution, pesticide poisoning, and waste control
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