Be the Change by Rob Greenfield and Antonia Banyard (New South Books) HB RRP $29.99 ISBN: 9781771645911
Reviewed by Kellie Nissen
We all know it – our world is in trouble. But how many people are really
aware of what we can do about it? How many of us – especially children – don’t
feel empowered enough to do our bit because it’s so overwhelming?
Enter Rob Greenfield, environmental (zero-waste) activist and YouTube
sensation who is all about raising awareness and showing us all exactly how we
can help by living more sustainable lives.
Be the Change – Rob Greenfield’s Call to Kids,
Making a Difference in a Messed-Up World may be an excessively long title for a
book but it’s all about heart, passion and practicality.
Rob has been known to do some crazy things in the past, but his message
is simple and articulated clearly throughout this book, which includes chapters
on reducing clutter, dealing with rubbish (trash), food waste, conserving water
and the social issue of disconnection.
Each chapter is packed full of narrative that details Rob’s various
adventures and antics, along with statistics, hints and tips, and short
features on others (sometimes children) who are making a huge difference one
step at a time.
Even though the contents are America-based, this issue is global and
just as relevant here in Australia.
The book is targeted at readers aged 8–12 years but, seriously, there is
inspiration for everyone, no matter your age. That’s the point Rob is trying to
make – nobody is too young or insignificant to make a difference. And no change
or action is too small to bother starting.
Here’s an author who genuinely walks his talk.
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