Reviews of Greeniology

The Age

“A must for all those who want to do their bit for the planet. Al Gore would approve.”

Gardening Australia

“The subtitle says it all. Planet Ark campaign manager Tanya Ha has done a wonderful job with this book and should be congratulated. Greeniology provides practical advice on what we can do to lessen the load on the planet. An informative and entertaining read.”

sunday magazine

 “Tackling everything from how to slash energy bills to reducing body toxins during pregnancy, Greeniology takes more of a “show” than “tell” approach... it outlines, for example, the environmental argument for and against disposable nappies, no pressure, no guilt. Ha invites readers to make an informed decision.”

Angela Catterns ABC 702 Sydney

 “And one fantastic thing I think about this book is that there’s so much information and it has been really well edited and designed – it’s just been thought through very well so that you can use it very easily as a reference and you can just dip into it anywhere. And the thing I do love about it is that there are lots of little snippets in there so they give you lots of information. Like, just one of them, cockroaches are repelled by cucumber with the ends cut off, and pyrethrum and vanilla beans… little ways that you can stop using sprays.”

Laurine Croasdale – author and book reviewer

In Conversation – Robyn Williams ABC Radio National

 “She’s written a delightful, accessible treasure trove of a book called Greeniology, telling you all you need to know; from cleaning Baby’s bottom to running a household without ruining the environment.”

Sydney Morning Herald Eco special supplement

 “Her ‘light green’ approach is all about positive things everyone can do to help the environment. Subtitled “how to live well, be green and make a difference”, Greeniology is packed with well-researched, practical information on topics ranging from disposable nappies to solar power.”

Montreal Mirror – newspaper review for Canadian edition

 “Environmental spokesbabe Tanya Ha’s Greeniology is a cute but comprehensive ecofriendliness primer.”

JAS (Journal of Australian Studies) Review of Books

 “The great value of Greeniology is in the plethora of very easy alternatives that it presents, combined with an empowering emphasis on our ability to make choices.”

 “The book consistently places environmentally-friendly alternatives in terms of consumer-advantage, be it, a healthier option, a time-saving habit, a more enjoyable practice, a smarter consumer choice that saves buckets of money, or, frequently, all of the above. It just makes sense: saving electricity saves money, is healthier (reduced electromagnetic pollution), and alternatives are fun and satisfying (see the book for details!). And, yes, it also happens to be better for the environment. Psychologically speaking, Tanya Ha engages us in the total decision making process, including the 'why', the 'how to' and the 'what's in it for me'.”

reviewed by Lisette Kaleveld, Edith Cowan University

Daily Telegraph 

 “This book should be a slightly numbing account of how you can be more environmentally conscious, but instead it is very appealing. Simple things count like saving water, recycling and smart buying. It all adds up to saving money as well as helping the planet. Short, snappy tips and explanations help keep the pages turning.”

Healthy Options Magazine - BookLooks

 “This book is for each and everyone who cares about their future and their environment…Greeniology covers aspects of our lives and encourages us to look at what we have now and what we want out children to have – it is an investment in their future.”

Manly Daily

 “Tanya Ha has combined her experience in science journalism and Planet Ark resources to produce a book that is filled with hundreds of green ideas that we could all implement to help save the world’s vulnerable ecosystems. Tanya Ha has also included recipes for cleaning products and detergents, fascinating facts on chemicals that are emitted from household items, tips for saving money and much more.” – rating 5 stars (“Take the phone off the hook”)

Women Out West - review by Ruth Wykes

 “Greeniology is a comprehensive look at almost every area of your lives. Covering areas you would expect, such as a green house, laundry and garden you get to learn plenty of handy hints.

I was fascinated by ‘the green office’ because this really opened my eyes to things I can do to be even more effective. Likewise ‘the green garden’ has given me some new ideas, and motivated me to change some of my ways.

While not personally getting a lot out of the chapter on ‘how to have a green baby’, I know a lot of women who will love it. Overall this is a very useful reference book. Not only for people who are already committed to the health of our precious planet, but also for people who have never seriously thought about it.

The thing I love about Greeniology is that it is one of the most user-friendly reference books I have read. I think this book is essential reading.”

Bonzer Book Reviews by Alan Wheatley

 “This book... is spot-on, being practical, useful and relevant.”

 “What's really good about this book—apart from its sound and comprehensive advice—is its extensive reference section that lists useful contacts for anyone wanting to take environmental concerns further.”