I wrote a post with recommendations in it for books for super-hero kids who want to save the world, and it seems only fitting that I should write this one for all those super-hero grown ups out there.
And even if 'saving the world' seems like *quite* an ambitious goal, I'm guessing that there are lots of us out there who want to change 'our' worlds for the better. To make our own lives, homes, communities a little bit greener, to find out how to flex our muscles and make more good stuff happen.
If that's the case, then you're in luck when it comes to books - even just a couple of short years ago, there were only a very small handful of books out there for anyone looking to lower their impact. Now, there are oodles (latest official figures)! Here are a few of my faves:

NO.MORE.PLASTIC: WHAT YOU CAN DO TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Written by Martin Dorey, founder of the #2minutebeachclean movement, this book is brilliant - easy to read and easy to digest, and even more importantly, easy to act on the information given!
Find it here.

HOW TO SAVE THE WORLD FOR FREE

Natalie Fee is the founder of City to Sea, the charity behind the Refill app, and brings us this book that shows us how we can protect the world we love without breaking the bank.
My absolute favourite line from the book: "Being happy is a revolutionary act; happiness cuts off capitalism's balls and uses them as compost to create a better future."
If that's not getting buying the book, I'm not sure what will!
Find it here.

LESS STUFF

"Simple zero-waste steps to a joyful and clutter-free life."
This is written by my lovely friend Lindsay Miles from Treading My Own Path. As someone who confesses that in the past she found de-cluttering agonising, this is a brilliant practical guide to letting go of the stuff we don't need AND (very importantly) doing it in an eco-friendly way (something the majority of de-cluttering books seem to miss out!)
Find it here.

HOW TO BE A CRAFTIVIST

Sarah is the founder of the Craftivist Collective and very kindly contributed to the Activism(ish) chapter of my book (see below) and although this isn't an overtly environmental book, in How to be  Craftivist, she lays out how "quiet action can something speak as powerfully as the loudest voice" and how we can use craft to engage those around us, and empower us to be the change we wish to see in the world."
Find it here.

WASTE NOT

"Make a big difference by throwing away less".
Erin Rhoads from The Rogue Ginger has pulled together a really comprehensive guide to all things 'zero waste' in this really practical book which I think is set to become the new 'bible' for anyone looking to waste a little less.
Find it here.

TO DIE FOR - IS FASHION WEARING OUT THE WORLD?

This book was published in 2011, written by journalist Lucy Siegle, but sadly everything that it says about the fast fashion industry is pretty much still true. It's such an eye opener for anyone wanting to find out more about who made their clothes, and the impact that their fashion choices are having on people and planet. 
Find it here.

THE SUSTAINABLE(ISH) LIVING GUIDE

Written by me...!
It feels weird adding my own book to this list which contains some of my absolute favourite people doing amazing stuff for the planet, but also kinda cool!
Out on Jan 9th but available to pre-order now, this book is the distillation of all things Sustainable(ish) into around 300 pages. As you've hopefully come to expect from me, there's no judgement, no preaching, no eco-warrior perfectionism, just stacks of ideas, inspiration and actionable stuff.
Find it here.

I don't know about you but I struggle a bit when it comes to how to talk to my kids about the climate crisis. I mean, it's a HUGE thing isn't it? It terrifies me, so I can only imagine how scary it could be for our children, and it saddens me hugely that this is even something they are having to think about. 
For me, I think it's really important that we give them solutions. Actions. Things that THEY can do, on their own, or with a little help from the grown ups in their lives. Which is why I've been so heartened and delighted (although not at all delighted that these books need to be written in the first place, if you get me) to see so many great books appearing that help not only to explain to our kids in a very accessible and non-terrifying way what's happening, but really importantly, empower them to be part of the solution. Here are a few of my faves:

KIDS FIGHT PLASTIC: HOW TO BE A #2MINUTESUPERHERO

Written by Martin Dorey, founder of the #2minutebeachclean movement, this book gives kids (and their parents!) 50 'missions' to help reduce plastic in their homes, at school and on days out. 
Find it here.

WILD TRIBE HEROES 

A series of book for kids written by Ellie Jackson about plastic pollution and deforestation that are the number 1 children's book series around these issues.  These books are great at connecting the facts with the feelings and tapping into our natural concern for the wildlife and animals impacted by our wasteful ways.
Find them here.

WHAT A WASTE: RUBBISH, RECYCLING AND PROTECTING OUR PLANET 

Jess French is a vet and presenter of the CBeebies' Minibeast Adventure.
In this book is "everything you need to know about what we're doing to our environment, good and bad, from pollution and litter to renewable energy and plastic recycling." As well as explaining how things are going wrong, I love that it also shows what we're doing right, and inspires with some awesome tales of positivity.
Find it here.

PLASTIC SUCKS

Written by Dougie Poynter of McFly fame, this book is really good fun! I've got a copy and have just started reading it with our 8 year old and it seems to be holding his attention - it covers some of the history of how we got where we are now, as well as some of the inspiring projects that are hppening around the globe, and of course, what we can be doing at home.
Find it here.