Sustainability. Health. Mindfulness. These are ideas most of us would love to emphasize more in our daily lives, but it can be hard to know where to start. What are the best ways to reduce plastic waste? Which beauty and cleaning products are healthiest for our families and the planet? How can we cut down on clutter and live a more simplistic lifestyle? These questions and more are answered in this list of beautiful books on wellness and sustainability. These books were curated not only for their wealth of information, but also for their attractive appearance. With exquisite illustrations and photographs, they’re perfect as coffee table conversation pieces or decorative additions to a bland bookshelf. Organized by topic and with links included, this list is all you need to start your journey to wellness and sustainability.
Beauty
Sustainable Beauty
From the Sustainable Living Series, this book provides all the recipes and advice you need to create eco-friendly and non-toxic beauty products from natural ingredients in your own home.
An Atlas of Natural Beauty
This atlas is a gorgeous collection of natural beauty ingredients compiled by Parisian husband-and-wife team Victoire de Taillac and Ramdane Touhami as they traveled around the world.
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Fashion
The Art of Ethical Fashion
It’s no secret that the fast fashion is harmful to both the planet and its workers. This behind-the-scenes glimpse into the world of ethical manufacturing offers a more sustainable approach to the garment industry.
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Fashion Made Fair
This beautifully illustrated book celebrates designers who create beautiful, fashionforward clothing that is sustainable, responsible and humanely produced.
Travel
The Wellness Bucket List
This wellness travel guide contains 1,000 ideas for beautiful getaways centered around all types of self-care, from forest bathing in Japan to a sweat lodge visit in Mexico.
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Sustainable Travel
From the Sustainable Living series, this travel guide is filled with tips and tricks to help you explore the planet in an ethical and sustainable way.
Mental Health
The Art of Calm
Filled with insightful quotations and exquisite photographs, this book will help you calm chaos, center yourself, and return to a more peaceful, mindful state.
The Little Book of Mindfulness
This guide to mindfulness will teach you techniques to return to the present moment and de-stress your life. With quotations, activities and research summaries, this little book is all you need to start your own mindfulness practice today.
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Simple Living
Down to Earth
Whether you want to learn to bake your own bread or make soap at home, this guide offers a simplified approach to life that is both sustainable and budget-friendly.
Less: A Visual Guide to Minimalism
This book is a stunning introduction to minimalism: the practice of decluttering your life and learning to live with less. Discover the lifestyle that promotes wellbeing and peace for yourself, your family, and the planet.
LifeStyled
In this guide to organizing your home and life, Shira Gill uses her signature blend of practical minimalism and organization to design a game-changing framework that works with any lifestyle or budget.
Minimalista
Another of Shira Gill’s gorgeous guides to organization, Minimalista provides a step-by-step guide for organizing everything from your home to your wardrobe.
Home
Wellness by Design
From certified kitchen designer and wellness design consultant Jamie Gold, this book provides a room-by-room approach to home design that optimizes health and wellness.
Sustainable Home
From the Sustainable Living Series, this book provides practical tips for maintaining a more eco-friendly home. With advice on everything from reducing plastic usage to growing your own herb garden, this guide will make it easy for you to make a difference.
Food
Eat With Us
From the creators of the blog “Chef Sous Chef,” this recipe book outlines a mindful approach to cooking and eating together.
Seed to Table
Follow your food from seed to table as you learn to grow, preserve and cook organic, nutrient-dense meals that are as good for you as they are for the planet.
A Plant-Based Farmhouse
This recipe book provides 80 wholefood, dairy and sometimes gluten-free recipes based on traditional, plant-based foods and cooking methods.
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For Kids
Noticing
This beautiful picture book is an introduction to mindfulness for children. With its detailed illustrations that beg to be “noticed,” it’s sure to become a favorite of parents as well.
The Handbook of Forgotten Skills
This children’s book provides step-by-step instructions for “forgotten” skills from everything from sewing a button to growing tomatoes. With its gorgeous illustrations and vintage- style cover, it’s the perfect family keepsake.
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Yoga For Kids
Bring the benefits of yoga and mindfulness into your child’s life with this book filled with 100+ activities for you and your kids to enjoy together.