Want tips on how to lead a greener lifestyle? Heres a review on two books which will help you take those first steps.

1. Collins Save Cash and Save the Planet.

2. The Good Shopping Guide: Your Guide to Shopping with a Clear Conscience.

1. Collins Save Cash and Save the Planet: Published in Association with Friends of the Earth by Andrea Smith and Nicola Baird. RRP £12.95

From gardening to recycling to everyday shopping, this book covers every area of your life by explaining how you can make it greener and save money at the same time. The easy to read book includes hundreds of tips and ideas which will help reduce the damage you do to the environment on a daily basis as well as bringing other rewards such as better health and a better bank balance. From energy saving lightbulbs to installing solar panels, from choosing re-usable nappies through to organising a greener funeral and from cleaning with lemon juice to handy tips on organic eating. The reference section contains many websites and contact details of companies for further information.

An essential for those who want to make a difference but don't know where to begin and is even published on 100% post consumer waste paper. This book will suit everyone whether you are interested in saving the planet, interested in saving money or just keen on living a healthier lifestyle.

2. The Good Shopping Guide: Your Guide to Shopping with a Clear Conscience by Charlotte Mulvey. RRP £12.99.

The Good Shopping Guide books have become a trusted reference source since the first edition was launched in 2002, being used widely by consumers, businesses and academics. It makes clear the ethical records of over 700 well-known consumer brands and the companied behind them (including everything from banks to beer). The brands are ranked according to environmental, animal welfare and human rights records in easy to read tables.

All the information is backed up by solid research from The Ethical Consumer Research Association and each section includes in-depth editorials to support an ethical lifestyle.

An essential reference guide for ethical consumers, but is also extremely informative and interesting. It can be easily dipped in and out of before you go shopping or captivate you for hours!