All We Can Save: Truth, Courage, and Solutions for the Climate Crisis

If you’re looking for an uplifting solutions-focused book, this is the book for you. All We Can Save is a collection of essays and poems from women at the forefront of the climate movement. A variety of problems and solutions are discussed. Everything from Indigenous climate wisdom to real estate development on land expected to be underwater in the near future. It is easy for books focused on climate to be disheartening and scary, but the way the contributors in All We Can Save approach solutions is very hopeful.

This is also a great book if you like to read in short snippets. The short essay format makes it easy to pick the book back up even after a break.

This Changes Everything: Capitalism vs. The Climate

If you’re looking for an acclaimed book on climate, this is the book for you. This Changes Everything has been heralded as the best climate book since Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring. Naomi Klein addresses the relationship between capitalism and the climate crisis. She argues that we cannot simply the climate crisis without addressing an economic system that is failing us.

Blunt but informative, Klein lays it all out there in this book. It will make you think and will challenge the way you look at the climate crisis and capitalism.

On Fire: The Burning Case For A Green New Deal

If you want to get into the nitty gritty of the Green New Deal, this is the book for you. Another great book by Naomi Klein, On Fire talks about why sweeping climate action can be used to build a more just society. This is an especially timely read, as President Biden’s American Jobs Plan proves that climate policy can lead to the creation of jobs.

On Fire is an aptly-named urgent take on why we need a Green New Deal and why we need it now.

Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants

If you’re looking to learn more about Indigenous wisdom regarding sustainability and connection to the Earth, this is the book for you. A collection of essays in five parts, this book explores Indigenous wisdom, scientific knowledge, and how they can be used together. This is a must-read for everyone in the climate movement, as Indigenous communities have been and continue to be leaders in stewardship of the earth.

Let My People Go Surfing: The Education of a Reluctant Businessman

If you want to learn about a business owner’s approach to sustainability, this is the book for you. Patagonia has long been called a true sustainable business. In this book the founder, Yvon Chouinard, goes through Patagonia’s history – from being a climbing gear company focused on quality to becoming a fashion and equipment company committed to sustainability. It is fascinating to learn about the journey of the brand and hear Yvon’s thought process as the business grew and evolved.

There are great examples of business decisions Patagonia made over the years to stay committed creating quality sustainable products.

Strategy For Sustainability: A Business Manifesto

If you want to learn about how sustainability can be a business strategy, and not just an additional cost, this is the book for you. This was by far the best book I read in graduate school. It was released in 2009 so some of the examples are outdated, but the themes and lessons in the book continue to hold true today. It is a fairly quick read and easy to understand compared to most other business books.

This book would be valuable for anyone in any industry, regardless if sustainability is a current strategy for your company/industry or not.

The Conscious Closet: The Revolutionary Guide To Looking Good While Doing Good

If you’re looking for an introduction to sustainable fashion, this is the book for you. Author Elizabeth L. Cline, known for her sustainable fashion journalism and advocacy, is an incredible resource at any point in your sustainable fashion journey. This book is easy to follow and has lots of interactive activities to apply the lessons learned in the book to your own closet. There is information about how garments are made, what they’re made of, where they come from, and why they matter.

If you’ve learned about ethics and sustainability issues with the fashion industry and don’t know what to do next, you’ll learn a lot from this book.

Give A Sh*t: Do Good. Live Better. Save The Planet.

If you’re looking for a complete guide to sustainable living, this is the book for you. This was the first sustainability-related book I ever read and it was a great place to start. Give A Sh*t discusses environmental issues in a digestible way. Author Ashlee Piper also offers a variety of lifestyle changes to reduce your environmental impact – like eating less meat, DIY cleaners, and talking about sustainability issues with the people in your life.

If you’re ready to dip your toes into sustainable living and climate action, give Give A Sh*T a try!

Loved Clothes Last: How the Joy of Rewearing and Repairing Your Clothes Can Be a Revolutionary Act

If you’re a fan of the Fashion Revolution movement or want to learn more about sustainable fashion, this next book is the book for you. Written by Orsola de Castro, founder of Fashion Revolution, this book is a mix of fashion industry history, material sustainability, and tips for extending the useful life of your clothing. Orsola looks at clothing and the fashion industry as a whole in such unique ways. This book is sure to challenge your understanding of fashion.

Make The Most of What’s In Your Closet: A Practical Guide To Starting Your Slow Fashion Journey With What’s Already In Your Closet

Last but not least, if you are looking for a non-judgmental and practical guide to sustainable fashion, this is the ebook for you. Starting your sustainable fashion journey can be intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be! You don’t have to sacrifice your personal style, clean out your closet and replace it with expensive clothes, or have a minimalist closet.

Make The Most Of What’s In Your Closet has all of the tips I wish I had before starting my own sustainable fashion journey in 2015. This guide will challenge the way you consume, teach you new ways to style the clothes in your closet, and show you how to embrace imperfection throughout your sustainable fashion journey.