Now more than ever, people are actively looking for ways to incorporate greener habits into their lives. But where do we begin? The answers lie in "The Earth Handbook," a green guide that helps make everyday extraordinary. This innovative handbook offers daily tips for living a greener lifestyle, beginning with "Turning Over a New Leaf" in January, and finishing with "As the Year Ends" in December. Daily entries also focus on a variety of environmental issues and show you how you can make a difference . . . whether it's learning about the plight of polar bears, rechargeable batteries, nuclear disasters, or baking homemade bread. Eat local! Learn how to source ethical, local, organic produce; join the Slow Food Movement; and discover what genetically modified food really means. Reduce, reuse, recycle, and respect! Make your own eco-friendly toiletries and household cleaners, construct a compost heap, and throw the ultimate garage sale.