Hello friends! I’m seeking a publisher or agent for my book, Climactic: A Consumer’s Guide to Saving the Planet. I’ll share a brief description and list of chapter titles below and my next post will contain an excerpt.

If you are interested in publishing or representing this book (or know somebody who might be interested) please contact me to receive a book proposal. Thank you!

Climactic tackles the topic of ethical consumption from two perspectives. As a scientist, I take an impartial look at the best ways for consumers to improve their social and environmental impact. As a consumer, I explore how we can reduce our footprints without compromising our happiness.

That last point grew into something bigger as I worked on the book. We tend to view lifestyle changes that address global problems such as climate change and poverty as personal sacrifices. But as I explored this path of ethical consumption (reducing harm) I experienced contentment that’s much more stable than the ups and downs of dopamine hits.

Besides improving our mental and spiritual health, tapping into the power that we hold as consumers is one of the most effective forms of resistance and activism.

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Climactic addresses the two major barriers to dealing with our most pressing social and environmental issues:

1. Uncertainty: What are the most responsible consumer choices?
2. Self-interest: What’s in it for me?

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Climactic: chapter list

Introduction

1.     Purpose

2.     Top three things

3.     Food

4.     Money and investing

5.     Waste

6.     Population growth

7.     Carbon footprint

8.     Agriculture

9.     Advances in plant-based food

10.   Carbs, protein and health

11.   Textiles

12.   Manufacturing and recycling

13.   Certifications and corporate social responsibility

14.   Water

15.   The most ethical products and how to use them

16.   Our basic needs: tips on purchasing and use

17.   The Green Stars Project and other resources

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Fellow bloggers: please feel free to share or re-blog this as I’d like to get the word out as much as possible. Any tips that spring to mind are also very welcome.

See you soon for an excerpt from Chapter 6!