10 Sustainability Book Recommendations
Are you looking for new books to add to your reading list? Check out our curated list below for books that help spark positive change, educate and inspire. Whether you're just starting your sustainable journey or want to dive deeper, there's something for everyone!
101 Ways to Go Zero Waste by Kathryn Kellogg
Have you heard about the blogger who fit two years' worth of trash into one mason jar? Meet Kathryn Kellogg. Although this might not be possible for all of us, feel free to give her many tips and tricks, recipes, DIY ideas, and anecdotes a try.
A Life Less Throwaway by Tara Button
In this book, Button introduces us to “mindful curation”. Learn about consumerism and how to think differently about the way we shop. You'll quit keeping up with the Joneses and live a more fulfilling life before you know it!
Cooking with Scraps by Lindsay-Jean Hard
Food waste contributes to much of the world's greenhouse gases. This must change! This book shows how to minimise food waste while cooking more frugally with 85 delicious recipes.
Less Stuff by Lindsay Miles
Do you have too much stuff? This book explores the benefits of a clutter-free life and helps you be more intentional with your material possessions.
Sustainability: A History by Jeremy L. Caradonna
Far from being a millennial movement, sustainability has been around since the 1660s. For those who appreciate a good history lesson and want to learn more about how sustainability plays out across various industries and generations, this is the book for you!
Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer
For people to better respect and care for the Earth, they must first reconnect with nature and appreciate its countless gifts. In this book, Kimmerer shares her indigenous heritage. She also educates us about all that we can learn from plants.
Story of Stuff by Annie Leonard
Where does all of our stuff come from? This eye-opener shows how our consumption habits have a direct impact on the environment, the livelihoods of others, as well as our own personal health and well-being.
All We Can Save by Ayana Elizabeth Johnson and Katharine K. Wilkinson
This book is a composition of poems and essays from some of the brightest and strongest female advocates of the climate crisis. These women not only expose problems for what they are, but offer solutions that all of us can play a part in.
How Bad Are Bananas? By Mike Bernes-Lee
What makes an item sustainable? How big is our carbon footprint? These answers may surprise you! A fascinating and engaging read that encourages us to stop and reflect on our daily habits.
On Fire by Naomi Klein
Climate justice organisation The Leap's co-founder Naomi Klein has published another thought-provoking read. This eighth book instils a sense of urgency about the climate crisis, calling for immediate action before the Earth's plight becomes irreversible.
Written By:
Cynthia Sappracone
@eco_warrior_wife