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A review by finalefile
Shift Your Habit: Easy Ways to Save Money, Simplify Your Life, and Save the Planet by Elizabeth Rogers
3.0
There are a lot of common-sense tips in this book, like turning off lights when you aren't using them and using reusable instead of disposable products. However, it seemed like most of the tips were more applicable to families living in houses, instead of single people who live in apartments (like me). For example, I can't easily grow my own food or install more energy-efficient appliances, and my consumption of cleaning products is so low already that it isn't worth trying to make my own.
Also, if you're reading this book and are unsure if something makes sense, please get a second opinion! For example, it suggested switching to plant-based pet food because it's "greener" - but in reality, cats need meat to survive, and the higher-end cat and dog foods actually include MORE meat and less grain because that's what animals are meant to eat.
Verdict: If you have a family and a house and you are looking to save money and/or be more environmentally friendly, this book would probably be a good investment. Otherwise, you probably know a lot of the tips already, or could easily find them online. It did inspire me to take a closer look at my consumption habits, but I doubt I'll be making any major changes.
Also, if you're reading this book and are unsure if something makes sense, please get a second opinion! For example, it suggested switching to plant-based pet food because it's "greener" - but in reality, cats need meat to survive, and the higher-end cat and dog foods actually include MORE meat and less grain because that's what animals are meant to eat.
Verdict: If you have a family and a house and you are looking to save money and/or be more environmentally friendly, this book would probably be a good investment. Otherwise, you probably know a lot of the tips already, or could easily find them online. It did inspire me to take a closer look at my consumption habits, but I doubt I'll be making any major changes.