Clean & Green: 101 Hints and Tips for a More Eco-Friendly Home by Nancy Birtwhistle - Hardback - Sustainable Living Gift Guide

Condition: BRAND NEW Format: Hardback ISBN: 9781529049725 Publisher: One Boat (Pan Macmillan) Overview: Clean & Green: 101 Hints and Tips for a More Eco-Friendly Home is a beautifully illustrated hardback from Great British Bake Off winner and Sunday Times bestselling author Nancy Birtwhistle. Packed with 101 simple, tried-and-tested swaps for greener cleaning, laundry and household routines, it turns sustainable living into something achievable and enjoyable. From zero-effort oven cleaner to natural stain removers, this practical guide helps readers cut plastic, waste and harsh chemicals without sacrificing results - a genuinely useful gift for eco-conscious homes. About the Book: Clean & Green brings together Nancy Birtwhistle's own hard-won household wisdom, developed since she made a conscious decision to live more sustainably. The book is structured as 101 individual hints and hacks, covering everyday cleaning, laundry, kitchen care and home maintenance, each designed to replace shop-bought, chemical-heavy products with simple, natural alternatives. Readers will find recipes for homemade all-purpose cleaners, descaling solutions for kettles, methods for lifting stubborn stains from clothing and furniture, and a genuinely effortless approach to oven cleaning - many of which Nancy notes are quicker than the conventional products most households reach for. Charming black-and-white illustrations accompany the text, giving the book a warm, timeless feel. Beyond the practical hacks, the tone is encouraging and down-to-earth, framing small everyday changes as meaningful contributions to protecting the planet. Nancy's own motivation - safeguarding the environment for her ten grandchildren - runs through the book, giving the tips real emotional weight alongside their practicality. Whether a committed environmentalist or simply looking to save money and cut single-use plastic, the guide offers an accessible entry point, praised by figures including Kirstie Allsopp for it