"Sustainability is for Everyone"

Author Lael Giebel

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About LAel

Lael Giebel grew up in Berkeley, California, spent several years in Indonesia, and now lives in Central Florida with her husband and four sons. She is a sustainability professional, public speaker, and author. She has several industry certifications and an MBA in Sustainability. She writes straightforward, pragmatic works about the environment and how to integrate sustainability into everyday life and business. When she’s not reading (and any genre is fair game), she enjoys tending her chickens, ducks, and bees or taking nature walks with her family.

Industry certifications

  • LEED AP (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, Accredited Professional)
  • Certified TRUE (Total Resource Use and Efficiency) Advisor (for zero waste management)
  • Envision Sustainability Professional (for green infrastructure)
  • Green Globes Professional (for green building)
  • Green Classroom Professional
  • Certified Climate Ambassador
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Coming Soon!

Ancient Wisdom, Modern Sustainability: Lessons from Our Ancestors for a Greener Future

Lael Giebel aims to show readers how ancient civilizations thrived in balance with nature without modern technology. Motivated by the need for practical, budget-friendly solutions to current environmental challenges, her goal is to bridge the gap between historical success and modern struggle, providing a guide for anyone looking to live more sustainably.

From Indonesia’s traditional herbal medicine, jamu, to India’s ancient rainwater harvesting systems and Indigenous seed-saving, the ancient world offers a blueprint for survival. These cultures functioned through reciprocal economies and natural-wellness practices that have been lost to modern industrialization. This world of timeless wisdom serves as the foundation for actionable steps that do not require a large budget or an environmental science degree.

Ancient Wisdom, Modern Sustainability distills ancient principles into a practical guide for homeowners, students, business leaders, or anyone looking to live more gently on the planet.

Release date: 11/23/26

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Phil hawes

Ph.D Author of “The EcoVillage Design-Build Handbook: Creating Sustainable Human-Ecosystems” Architect, Biosphere II

Lael Giebel has applied the wide-ranging concepts of an ecological generalist to the specific field of community and corporate sustainability, and from within the traditionally difficult operating circumstances of the bureaucratic world, she has consistently crafted practical, educational responses to basic issues facing us today. A much needed orderly and pragmatic guide. 

Graham Hill

Founder, CEO  TreeHugger.com, LifeEdited, The Carbonauts

Lael Giebel’s approach to sustainability is at once both pragmatic and comprehensive. Her passion for the environment, coupled with her education and experience make her an effective leader in the industry.

Erika Lance

CEO Four Horsemen Publications

Lael Giebel is one of the true crusaders to make a change for our world. Her knowledge on the subject and dedication is praiseworthy. I have had the amazing opportunity to work with her as she established and grew sustainability programs. Her passion and drive make her a true environmental warrior. Every company needs to do this.

Minnie

Amazon Review

This is an insightful look at one of the important issues facing society today. The authors unique perspective is based on a collaborative approach to the problem between the private, public and nonprofit sectors. I highly recommend it for anyone interested in preserving our ecosystem in a thoughtful and responsible manner.

Liz

Amazon Review

This book offers very practical action steps that anyone can implement in a way that doesn’t overwhelm. One person can make a significant change for a better world.

John Everett

Amazon Review

The book is a timely, direct, and straightforward discussion of how to create a program, what you need to do, how to enlist management in developing a program, elements of what a program might include, information sources, were get help and guidance.
We have no planet “B” so it behoves us to do all we can to sustain the one planet we have. It sustainability also reduces emissions of CO2 by reducing some of the need for remanufacturing and associated transportation.

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