Book House book - the hidden impact

Article number: 9789021408309 View all from Boekhuis > View more: Books > Consumers demand, pay, and use, and don't see the impact this has on the other side of the world. How can you make things more sustainable if you don't even know what's happening? In early 2014, I was sitting quietly on the couch at home when my husband read that the sixteen largest shipping container ships were as polluting as all the cars in the world combined. I was astonished. When he told me that 27 million more trees disappear every day than are created, while trees absorb CO2 from the air, I was shocked. He had done some research, and as he continued, my perspective shifted. I thought we were doing quite well in the Netherlands, but there's much more going on beyond our ken. The decision was made in a split second: I'm going to do something about this! The seed for "The Hidden Impact" was planted. This book provides insight into our impact on the planet. This impact is largely hidden from view and is greater than we think. Only when you know where the biggest problems lie can you truly make your sustainability efforts effective. The hidden impact offers surprising insights and provides guidance for people who want to have a positive impact on the planet. Author: Babette Porcelijn Publisher: Volt ISBN: 9789021408309 Publication date: 03-10-2017 Dimensions: 230 x 170 x 18 mm Number of pages: 228 About the author: Babette Porcelijn studied industrial design at Delft University of Technology, where she gained knowledge of industrial processes and supply chain analysis. Babette runs a design studio for design and communication. She is now a writer, designer, and sought-after speaker. She is the founder of the non-profit organization "Think Big Act Now." In addition to "The Hidden Impact," she also wrote the activity book "EcoPositief in vijf stappen" and developed the online tool mijnverborgenimpact.nl. Quotes: "Babette Porcelijn wrote a handbook for a better world." Joop Bouman, Trouw "Like Alice in Wonderland, Babette Porcelijn has investigated the state of the environment." Jeroen Trommelen, de Volkskrant "Porcelijn clearly illustrates the consequences of our way of life." Paul Luttikhuis, NRC Handelsblad "Confronting eye-openers and feasible advice." New Scientist "Confronting reading, in which Babette Porcelijn thankfully also offers achievable solutions." Happinez "Clearly written, beautifully designed." Technisch Weekblad "A soulful book." One World "Informative and practical." Bedrock.nl "An incredibly good, moving, and sensible book. It beautifully outlines where we pollute the most and juxtaposes the sense and nonsense surrounding consumption and production. Some of the figures will simply make you fall off your chair." Abdelkader Benali "This should be required reading, and retroactively for everyone." Ruben van der Meer 'An exceptionally useful and insightful book. Some of the facts will leave you speechless. And she writes beautifully; concrete, to the point, and incredibly accessible. As far as I'm concerned, this is required reading for everyone.' Paula Nordhauzen, Ecomama 'Even my non-reader and not-interested-in-green husband spent an entire evening reading it.' Geertruurzaam 'It's written in a light-hearted style and even funny in places. You'll find this book interesting!' Merel Wildschut, De Groene Meisjes 'The book gives you both the "big insights" and how to apply them to your daily life. Because you see the complete picture, in the right perspective, it makes the choices you can make very clear.' Nudge Product specifications Book - The Hidden Impact - Book - The Hidden Impact Item description Book - The Hidden Impact Item number 9789021408309 Edition Book - The Hidden Impact Occasion Birthday, Father's Day, Mother's Day, Sinterklaas, Christmas Hobby Books Suitable for age G - Adults Country of origin Netherlands