Begin your journey toward sustainability and a greener future with these simple steps. There are grave environmental issues plaguing our world, from pollution to climate change. These global crises can often leave us feeling powerless, questioning: "How can one person make a real impact?" Drawing from his personal experiences of growing up in a town marred by toxic waste, and his professional journey in the plastic bag manufacturing industry, sustainability expert Trent Romer demystifies the concept of sustainability and how you can make choices that shape our planet’s future. Follow his story as he takes you to locations of stark environmental degradation—four Superfund sites that represent the grim reality for 22% of Americans living within three miles of such areas—and contrasts them with places of unspoiled nature like Yosemite National Park, Rachel Carson’s ME Wildlife Preserve, Acadia National Park, and the Cape Cod National Seashore. The answers to our sustainability issues reside in these contrasting environments. You’ll discover: How to be an environmentalist and small actions that can make a real difference. - The bandits that rob us of motivation and how to overcome each one. - 20 inspiring statements to define your sustainable development goals. - Practical ways to use social influence to increase eco-awareness. - What a Superfund site truly is and how we can glean wisdom from them. Whether you are a seasoned green advocate, a naturalist just starting out on your journey, or simply someone who wants to make a difference, This Is Our Home will inspire and empower you to take action and create a better world for future generations. Grab your copy today! "An elegant and fiercely compelling rendering of one man's commitment to understanding and addressing perhaps the most serious issue of our times, sustainability and climate change. I closed this book with a much better sense of the environment we find ourselves in today and a better sense of hope in terms of what I can and cannot do to make a difference. This is Our Home is one of the most important books I have read in a long time." Stephanie Vanderslice, MFA, Ph.D., Professor Dept of Film, Theatre & Creative Writing University of Central Arkansas "If you have been wondering what sustainability means to you, read this book! You'll see how one person stopped looking the other way, stopped ignoring the signs, and started making changes that made him feel he was on the right path. Who knows? You just might be inspired to do the same." Lisa D. Foster, author Bag Lady & leadership coach "A very easy read....Romer weaves a tale that is both intriguing and inspiring, adroitly weaving thorough research throughout... His heartfelt personal odyssey conjures up an image of a curious Tom Sawyer having an epiphany when he meets Rachel Carson on his local Nassau Lake. Wonderment leads to questions and ultimately self-discovery and a broader perspective of our responsibilities, showing how self-interest can result in protecting our common home." Paul Miesing, professor emeritus University at Albany & founding director of UAlbany's Center for the Advancement & Understanding of Social Enterprises "A pragmatic but genuinely uplifting guide to greater sustainability." Kirkus Reviews "Romer's scientific and social scientific explanations are concise and very easy to understand...This book is highly recommended for the beginning environmentalist and those with experience fighting the good (environmental/sustainability) fight." Nonfiction Book Awards Trent Romer is a sustainability expert, author, and TEDx speaker who has spent 30 years in the plastic bag manufacturing industry before serving as a sustainability operating partner for a private equity firm. His latest book, This Is Our Home is a cautionary yet inspiring tale to take personal action in the fight against the planet's destruction. Romer has multiple business and sustainability certificates and degrees from prestigious universities including Yale, Harvard, and University at Albany. In 2022, Romer spoke at TEDxBoston. He authored Finding Sustainability , a "gold winner" in the Non-Fiction Book Awards.