Habits of Waste founder Sheila Morovati weaves her journey as an activist through a compelling framework for empowering individual action and creating widespread, structural change to combat the climate crisis. All of us can be change-makers by developing better everyday habits for sustainable use of resources and ways of dealing with waste, especially plastic waste.
Available from Rowman and Littlefield in April 2024
“The transition toward a more sustainable future will require us to press for large institutional changes and also make a wide range of lifestyle changes. Imperfect Environmentalist makes a compelling case for how to do both at once.”
Edward Walker
Professor and Chair, Dept of Sociology, UCLA
“This book makes it clear that participating in the environmental movement is available to everyone. It’s an inspiration for those who wish to make a difference.”
Laura Faye Tenenbaum
Former NASA Senior Science Editor, NASA's Global Climate Change
“Sheila’s work brilliantly bridges theory and practice, providing an inspirational roadmap for readers to make a meaningful impact.”
Zara Ingilizian
Head of Health and Consumer Industries, World Economic Forum
“This is the way for change, by you and I taking action ourselves and this book blows away the idea that we cannot do it, in fact we can do it and must.”
Darin Olien
TV Host, Best Selling Author, Podcast Host
The book is a practical guide to environmentalism for everyday life, featuring simple actions, real-world tips, and resources that show you don’t need to live perfectly to create meaningful change.
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Yes! Alongside the book, you can access downloadable worksheets, chapter-by-chapter action plans, and bonus resources in the Action Center.