The Economical Environmentalist: Book giveaway

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Well done all


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We've blagged 10 copies of the book 'The Economical Environmentalist: My attempt to live a low-carbon life and what it cost' for MoneySavers who want to find out more about cutting their carbon emmisons and the cost pros and cons of doing so.

The RRP is £14.99 but it's available for £11.73 from The Book Depository* (inc. delivery).

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How will the people be chosen?

The winners were picked at 5pm on Monday 8 February. We picked 20 names at random (we've a special little computer programme to do it) and the first 10 to send their name and address will get a book, so check back at 5pm on Monday 8 February to see if you've won.

We're doing it this way as we don't usually hear back from all the winners! A reminder will also be in next week's email (if you don't already get the email go to www.moneysavingexpert.com/tips).

When will I get the book?

The publisher providing these books will send them out directly though, to aid administration, this won't happen until all 10 names and addresses have been collected. So it may take a couple of weeks between the giveaway's end and actual receipt.

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The book's blurb...

"Reducing your carbon emissions in an economic downturn can be challenging, but saving the planet does not have to cost your more.

The author is an environmental economist trying to live a low carbon life in London. So far so good. But he has kids. A family to visit in India. A hectic job. In distilling and building on his own experience of trying to live a low carbon life, he helps us navigate the choices that confront us all – families, singletons, pensioners – when making decisions about what to eat, what to buy, how to travel and how to keep warm in the era of climate change and economic turmoil. He works out the sums and lets us know which choices will make the biggest difference, and which are false savings.

His book is an irreverent but seriously rigorous reference guide to low cost, low carbon living for everyone - in any location – in tough times. It’s brimming with up to date information on current and future technologies, tips and ideas for every budget on how to spend the least for the biggest carbon reduction, and insight from the experiences of people trying to live low carbon lives."

[title=http://images2.moneysavingexpert.com/images/dp/wtd_underline.gif] Related MoneySaving guides[/title]
Whether you win a book or not, take a look at the following guides for more info on how being green can be MoneySaving:

• Grant Grabbing
• Sell Old Mobiles
• Cut the cost of water bills
• Carbon Offsetting
• Reusable nappies

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ria.c_3

This year I've started making soup from stuff that's left over, then freezing it in old, washed margarine tubs and taking one to work each day. I know that's old hat to many, but how great to be saving money AND saving stuff from going into landfill sites. Speaking of which, I'm also going to start composting in 2010, too!

Ria

Mcfi5dhc

I'm going to finish my half made solar PV panel, and start using it!

DrDav

Having started working from home, I'm going to try and turn the heating down during the day and wear more layers.

choille

Definately get the poly tunnel up & running once the snow goes.

albyota

I will be getting my greenhouse up and running with roof made with solar panels which will charge a battery to run small heater during cold nights, so will be growing tomatoes, cucumber, lettuce, peppers etc.....

contrary_mary

I'm going to try to have a driving-free day each week and use my bike instead!

jakeysmummy_2

I'm going to extend my veg bed and use the sunny patio to grow more edible stuff

allan2006

driving less by combining journeys.

David333

I'm going to grow my own veg :P

Keengreen

Not going to use the car for short journeys - the kids and I are going to walk more.