This booklet describes common household habits which can be altered to reduce man's pressure upon the environment. Ideas range from conserving cooking fuel by using a Chinese steamer to turning old stockings into rugs. Also included is information on national recycling programs, making gifts from garbage, organic gardening, cooking without poisons, natural household remedies for removing stains and eliminating pests, a pet diet of fresh foods, relaxing without taxing the environment, and a wattage guide to saving electricity. It is well illustrated with nature sketches. (Author/CP)