A twice-weekly sharing of eco-shwag.
Today’s freebie is a copy of Seven Wonders for a Cool Planet, a 120-page booklet written by Eric Sorensen and others at the nonprofit think tank Sightline Institute and published by the Sierra Club.
All seven “wonders” covered in this book — from the condom to the clothesline — are ALL uber-efficient objects that are both affordable and readily available. While all seven of these items are eco-friendly, efficient inventions in and of themselves, each also serves as a synecdoche for larger environmental issues.
Read my review of the book here, then comment or email by Sunday to get into the drawing, which’ll happen Monday. US addresses only.
This freebie’s the third green LA girl giveaway in celebration of the Bloggy Giveaways Quarterly Carnival.
Always looking for something new to read!
Comment by Rick O! — July 30, 2008 @ 8:34 am
I wonder how a condom will relate to large environmental issues. Can’t wait to read it!
Comment by Bel — July 30, 2008 @ 8:42 am
Looks like a thought provoking book.
Comment by Katherine Frazier — July 30, 2008 @ 8:45 am
What a neat book, can’t wait to read it!
Comment by Kristine — July 30, 2008 @ 1:16 pm
Sounds awesome! I would love to win!!
Comment by Lisa Sharp — July 30, 2008 @ 1:25 pm
I’d love to read it then share it with family members.
Comment by Carol — July 30, 2008 @ 1:35 pm
What a cool book. It seems like it would really fun to read and learn about the things we seem to forget so easily.
Comment by Kelly — July 30, 2008 @ 1:39 pm
I’m with Bel. Condomns and the environment?Great topic. lol. Count me in.
alexandra dot hancock at gmail dot com
Comment by Alexandra Hancock — July 30, 2008 @ 2:06 pm
yeah, condoms. slow population growth and slow the growth of the human footprint. or tie a bunch of them together to make a clothesline!
Comment by Tany — July 30, 2008 @ 2:59 pm
I love this book so interesting!
Comment by Christina — July 30, 2008 @ 3:29 pm
Sounds like a good book!
Comment by Hil'Lesha — July 30, 2008 @ 4:19 pm
Wow its even printed on partial green paper..Loos like a good, thought provoking read
Comment by christene — July 30, 2008 @ 4:47 pm
I hope to win!
Comment by Jillian — July 30, 2008 @ 5:03 pm
This book looks great! I’d love to read it.
Comment by Jaime C. — July 30, 2008 @ 5:39 pm
Sounds like a great book, I think American would be more likely to use bikes as a means of transportation if path were accessible through their city. Thanks for the contest
Comment by Sharon Fairclough — July 30, 2008 @ 5:42 pm
Sounds excellent. Have you read “Glass, Paper, Beans”? It sounds like it might be similar, although that doesn’t have much of an eco-theme.
Comment by Go Amie — July 30, 2008 @ 5:55 pm
Great review, Id love to read it.
Comment by Ginny — July 30, 2008 @ 6:41 pm
Sounds like a cool book!
Comment by Molly Capel — July 31, 2008 @ 12:35 am
Excellent giveaway. I have a son who wants to go into Environmental Science. This would be a great book for our family.
fourkidsrgreat(at)gmail(dot)com
Comment by Debbie — July 31, 2008 @ 5:08 am
A lot of people are oversimplify issues, but how much should these books go into problems without being carried away?? I’d like to read it, your review was great and honest!
Comment by Patti — July 31, 2008 @ 7:03 am
I fear that this giveaway will make me SPEND money on a bicycle! It’d be an interesting read, though.
Comment by EG — July 31, 2008 @ 7:30 am
I’d love to win.
Comment by Becky — July 31, 2008 @ 9:23 am
Sounds interesting! I’d like to read it.
Comment by Lisa — July 31, 2008 @ 9:28 am
Seriously… the condom connection intrigues me.
Sounds like an awesome book!
Comment by Kimberly V. — July 31, 2008 @ 9:31 am
This book looks interesting. I’m very curious.
Comment by maggie — July 31, 2008 @ 12:19 pm
Your review was interesting. I agree, I’m not sure if I believe 80% of humans can buy a bike.
Comment by Suzie G — July 31, 2008 @ 1:21 pm
Sounds very interesting! Thank you for the giveaway!:)
Comment by Kam A — July 31, 2008 @ 4:05 pm
This sounds like a book I would like to share with the urban environment class I will be taking fall semester.
Comment by Susan C — July 31, 2008 @ 5:03 pm
I have to admit I’m curious. Thanks for the giveaway.
Comment by Sarah Berry — July 31, 2008 @ 8:28 pm
I would love to read this. I have been thinking about how I can change my life so that we don’t need a car at all.
onlycancan at hotmail dot com
Comment by CanCan (Mom Most Traveled) — July 31, 2008 @ 10:53 pm
I’d like to read this informative book.
Comment by Terra Heck — August 1, 2008 @ 12:32 am
Looks interesting!
Comment by Jenniifer C — August 1, 2008 @ 1:25 pm
Looks great and jam-packed with info! Thanks for the giveaway!
Comment by Chrysa — August 1, 2008 @ 8:43 pm
Looks interesting!
Comment by Briana — August 1, 2008 @ 9:25 pm
Wednesday freebies: Seven Wonders for a Cool Planet
I’d love to read this book
Comment by michelle rosborough — August 2, 2008 @ 6:51 am
this looks like an interesting book!
Comment by Jessica — August 2, 2008 @ 5:07 pm
Kelly is the lucky winner! Comments on this post are now closed.
Comment by Siel — August 5, 2008 @ 8:30 am