Clean & Green

101 Hints and Tips for a More Eco-Friendly Home

Nancy Birtwhistle, Emma Mitchell

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Macmillan
07 July 2021

Industrial: Commercial Art & Design; Conservation of the environment; Pollution & threats to the environment; Self-sufficiency; Household hints

Simple swaps and innovative ideas for cleaning and maintaining your home that won't cost the Earth.

Learn how easy it is to make simple swaps in your cleaning and tidying methods for a more eco-friendly home.

This beautifully illustrated black and white guide with 101 hints and sustainable, natural cleaning tips and hacks will help you take small steps that have a massive positive environmental impact. In Clean & Green, Nancy Birtwhistle shares the simple recipes and methods she has developed since making a conscious effort to live more sustainably, many of which are faster and easier than the go-to products and methods most of us use now.

From everyday cleaning and laundry tips to zero-effort oven cleaner and guidance on removing tricky stains from clothing and furniture, these economical, practical methods are perfect for anyone looking to reduce their use of plastic and throwaway products. Nancy shares her tried-and-tested recipes for all-purpose cleaners, replacements for harmful chemicals as well as planners and to-do lists that will keep both your home and the planet clean and green for future generations.

By: Nancy Birtwhistle
Foreword by: Emma Mitchell
Imprint: Macmillan
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 291mm, Width: 141mm, Spine: 23mm
Weight: 354g
ISBN: 9781529049725
ISBN 10: 1529049725
Pages: 304
Publication Date: 07 July 2021
Recommended Age: From 18 years
Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , ELT Advanced , Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Nancy Birtwhistle is a Hull-born baker who won the fifth series of The Great British Bake Off in 2014. Nancy worked as a GP practice manager in the NHS for thirty-six years until she retired in 2007. Motivated by protecting the planet for her ten grand-children, Nancy decided to change how she used plastic, single use products and chemicals in her home. Sharing her tips online, she amassed an engaged international following of devoted fans interested not only in her delicious recipes, but also her innovative ideas and time-saving swaps that rethink everyday household chores to make as little an impact on the environment as possible.

Reviews for Clean & Green: 101 Hints and Tips for a More Eco-Friendly Home

Praise for Sizzle & Drizzle: Worthy of a Paul Hollywood handshake. * Daily Mail * From baking, to gardening, to organization, resourcefulness, and just her incredible energy . . . she creates art out of everything in her life, and takes so much joy in the process. -- Jonathan Van Ness, Queer Eye Nancy's enthusiasm and energy shine through. I love her holistic approach to cleaning and can honestly say I have learned loads from this book! -- Aggie MacKenzie, Co-presenter, C4's How Clean is Your House? The book I've waited all my life for. * Kirstie Allsopp *