A new must read selection of the modern, green living genre, The Lazy Environmentalist speaks to all of us, from the most devoted city hippy to the newly green, the book has options for everyone to incorporate a little more sustainability, without sacrifice, into their lives. As Josh puts it, “We can’t all camp out in old-growth forests, lying down in front of the bulldozers. And it’s not only that we’re too busy: Some of us just don’t want our fabulous threads to get caked with mud.”
“But that doesn’t mean we don’t care passionately about the environment. Luckily, the days when becoming environmentally aware entailed eating bread that tasted like dirt, wearing clothes that looked like frayed burlap sacks, and spending summer vacations assailing whaling ships with Greenpeace are passing away. It is now perfectly possible (and increasingly easy) to be well fed, well coiffed, well dressed, and well traveled while remaining deeply committed to an ecologically sustainable lifestyle.” Greenloop is featured in the section on fashion (thank you Josh), so of course this is a must read!

The Lazy Environmentalist, covering topics that range from clothing to electronic gadgetry, home decor to recreation, and gardening to financial investment, lets us know which trends to watch and which eco-conscious products—cars, toothbrushes, cell phones, pet accessories—to buy. Green, it turns out, can be an extremely stylish color.

From The Introduction:
“Designers are saving rain forests. Fashionistas are clearing toxins from the soil. Architects are rolling back global warming. A new wave of eco-conscious activists is stimulating fresh approaches to environmental challenges. The market is their arena. Organic cotton, bamboo, and certified sustainable woods are their materials. Hybrid engines and solar power are their technologies. Stylish, high-performing products and services are their tools of change.

These innovators make it easy for us to integrate environmental awareness into our lives. They understand that while so many of us are concerned about the environment, we don’t always have the time, energy, or inclination to do something about it.

We are lazy environmentalists. This is our moment.“

Watch out for Josh coming to a bookstore near you soon to get your copy personally autographed!

Praise for The Lazy Environmentalist:
“Every day most of us have to choose between products that either look the same or do the same thing. The Lazy Environmentalist is a useful guide toward making the right decisions.”
- Yvon Chouinard, Founder and Owner, Patagonia, Inc.

“Everything you always wanted to know about greener living but were afraid to spend the rest of your life researching. Here’s a great start…”
- Chris Paine, Writer/Director, Who Killed the Electric Car?

“Instead of thinking about it… DO IT..Buy this amazing book and get the scoop on products and ways to take care of this great planet. Become part of the movement that is loving the earth the way it truly deserves to be cared for!”
- Mariel Hemingway, Actress and Author of Healthy Living From the Inside Out

The Lazy Environmentalist In The Press:
“Driving a hybrid car is all well and good, but the truly committed earth friend needs clothes, shoes, furniture, kitchenware and even coffins that are free from environmental sin. And it’s all gotta look good, because what’s the point of saving a dowdy planet? Enter Josh Dorfman, style maven and environmental evangelist, with his book…”
- The Nashville Scene

“So what does Dorfman say to those who insist that widespread consumerism is a cause of environmental woes? “Well, I would say, I agree,” he says with a laugh. But from his perspective, offering alternatives in the market arena is the most effective way to green people’s habits, and to reach people who would otherwise be resistant to change.”
- Mountain Xpress

“Josh is smart and extremely informed on the subject of environmentalism. Don’t be fooled about the “lazy” moniker. There’s nothing lazy to his approach. The way I see it, Josh is bridging the gap between idealism and behavior, finding ways for everyone to live happier, healthier, and more plentifully.”
- Jetson Green

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