Includes bibliographical references (pages 185-188).

Preface : a means, not an end -- How to read this book -- Introduction : compassion and connection -- 52 weeks. Conduct a personal waste and consumption audit ; Eat less meat ; Be prepared to help sick, injured, or lost animals ; Adopt a zero-waste mindset : stop seeing food as garbage ; Eat by color : boost nutrient density ; Keep flowers... not bees ; Recycle... don't wish-cycle ; Eat your vegetables : make them edible ; Provide a wildlife habitat ; Go back to basics : retro reusables for a greener tomorrow ; Skip the middle animal : the nutrients we need are plant-based ; Embrace ethical entertainment : the case against animal captivity ; Declutter your fridge : reduce food water ; Take a 30-day vegan challenge ; Humane critter control : manging uninvited guests ; Drive change : choose sustainable transportation ; Bake better without animal products ; Provide temporary housing : foster animals ; Downsize and discard ; Hydrate for health : the best beverages for your body ; Wildlife interventon : how to know when wild animals need help ; Play the dating game : understanding sell-by dates ; Build muscle : don't eat it ; Stop acting like a baby (cow) ; Your fridge is not a compost bin : eat leftovers ; Don't supplement... complement ; Conscious companion animal care : choose sustainable products ; Reduce nonessential plastic packaging ; Learn when to choose organic ; Garden for good : growing plants without animal products ; Choose clean energy for your home ; Know your numbers : measure what matters ; Buy cruelty-free personal care products ; Remove labels and transform glass jars ; Eat affordable (not cheap) food ; Avoid animal cruelty when traveling ; Eat local (for the community, not the climate) ; Cook (some staples) from scratch ; Step into compassionate fashion : leather without animal skins ; Zero-waste entertaining : celebrate sustainably ; Embrace imperfect produce ; Take part in citizen science : join the annual bird count ; Reduce junk mail : just say no ; Try new foods ; Choose animal-free textiles : alternatives to fur, wool, silk, and down ; Vote for animal-friendly legislators (or become one yourself) ; Compost : the how-to/s and the what not's ; Eat what you have : planning for success ; Volunteer for animals ; Prolong shelf life : properly store food ; Eat processed foods (we all do!) ; Make eveyr dollar count : donations with impact -- Afterword : why I'm hopeful.