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• 6 Ways to Go Green for Back to School

  It's that time of year again -- get ready to sharpen those pencils, dust off those books and head back to school! This year, make your kid's back-to-school routine easier on the planet with these six easy adjustments.

• Low-impact Laundry

  As the mother of a 2-year old boy with an unrelenting affinity for mud pies and finger paints, I spend most of my free time doing laundry.

• Conservation With Kids

  Teach your tikes how to go green with these recycling, conservation and reusing activities just for kids.

• It’s Never Been Easier to Be Green

  Helping the planet doesn't have to mean making big changes. These seven no-fuss, nearly instant tweaks to your everyday life will help your family go green the easy way.

• Stay Toasty and Save Energy This Winter

  This season, keep your home warm -- and your energy bill in check -- with these easy steps.

• What’s My Carbon Footprint?

  Greenhouse gases, carbon dioxide emissions, fossil fuels … unless you're an environmental policy wonk, an earth activist or an ecosexual (a new breed of online singles looking for sustainably committed partners -- seriously!), it’s hard to keep all of today’s green-minded jargon straight.

• Green Your Commute

  Whether you're ready to ditch your car keys completely or just want to find ways to become a more planet-conscious driver, these easy tips will help you go green while getting around.

• Green Glossary: “Locavore”

  Carnivore, sure. Omnivore, OK. But locavore? Eating local is all the rage, but what does it mean to be a locavore?

• How Does It Work? Solar Energy

  Solar energy is the next green frontier. But how does it really work? And are rooftop panels the only way to use it?

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• What’s My Carbon Footprint?

  Greenhouse gases, carbon dioxide emissions, fossil fuels … unless you're an environmental policy wonk, an earth activist or an ecosexual (a new breed of online singles looking for sustainably committed partners -- seriously!), it’s hard to keep all of today’s green-minded jargon straight.

• Low-impact Laundry

  As the mother of a 2-year old boy with an unrelenting affinity for mud pies and finger paints, I spend most of my free time doing laundry.

• How Does It Work? Solar Energy

  Solar energy is the next green frontier. But how does it really work? And are rooftop panels the only way to use it?

• Green Glossary: “Locavore”

  Carnivore, sure. Omnivore, OK. But locavore? Eating local is all the rage, but what does it mean to be a locavore?

Simple Steps

• The Top 5 Biking Cities in America

  Whether you’re looking for some great family biking or thinking of relocating to a bike-friendly community, these five cities are the top contenders for two-wheeled transport, as determined by the League of American Bicyclists.

• What’s Your Green IQ?

  You’ve taken some huge green steps, but how does your green knowledge measure up? Take our quiz to gauge your Green IQ and pick up some conservation cues along the way!