Summary: Sustainable living at home in Australia

Text 2 is called “Sustainable living at home in Australia” and it was written by Rich Bowden. The text was published in 2007.

“Sustainable living at home in Australia” describes Linda Cockburn’s attempt to lead a more sustainable life. Her decision to live a sustainable life was based on the way her family was affected by overconsumption and a chaotic lifestyle. Linda and her family managed to live in a sustainable way for six months, using natural energy and products from animals they raised themselves. This experiment helped the family save both money and energy.

Afterwards, the family published a book called “Living the Good Life” which enjoyed a lot of popularity. Linda’s conclusion was that nobody is helpless when it comes to saving the environment and that everybody can make a life-changing decision. According to Linda, the reasons for switching to a more sustainable lifestyle can vary. Ultimately, the environment will benefit from it.