101 Ways to be an Eco Hero (North & South America edition)

It’s hard to believe that you have the power to save the world, but it’s true! We’ll show you how to harness your inner hero with loads of awesome ways to make a positive impact on the planet.

In 101 Ways to be an Eco Hero, the follow up to 101 Small Ways to Save the World and The Plastic Problem, you’ll find practical tips and projects that will help you, along with your friends and family, to protect our Earth for future generations. You’ll also find out how you can use your voice to encourage businesses and governments to make the right decisions for our environment.

Tips for kids include:

• reusing, recycling, and upcycling
• avoiding food waste
• protecting the local environment through activities such as litter collections

Projects for kids include:

• building an insect hotel
• making a herb garden
• creating a tote bag for shopping

Advice for families includes:

• collecting rainwater for watering the garden
• getting solar panels
• using low-energy appliances

About Lonely Planet Kids: Lonely Planet Kids - an imprint of the world's leading travel authority Lonely Planet - published its first book in 2011. Over the past 45 years, Lonely Planet has grown a dedicated global community of travelers, many of whom are now sharing a passion for exploration with their children. Lonely Planet Kids educates and encourages young readers at home and in school to learn about the world with engaging books on culture, sociology, geography, nature, history, space and more. We want to inspire the next generation of global citizens and help kids and their parents to approach life in a way that makes every day an adventure. Come explore!