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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.

• How Green Is Your Bathroom?

  A few simple steps can turn your bathroom into one super-efficient room. Here, some easy-to-implement suggestions that will help you save money and energy in one of the most-used areas of your home.

• 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.

• Future Fashion: Eco-conscious Style

  The growing world of planet-friendly clothing will soon have your closet boasting some green along with your old duds. Here's what you need to know about eco-conscious style.

• Getting Wise(r) About Waste

  You try to avoid single-use packaging and carry a reusable tote to the grocery store, but did you know there are other ways to create less waste in your life? Try these easy tips for cutting down.

• Go Green -- and Save Money

  These 6 tips make it easy to help the planet without digging deep into your wallet.

• Holiday Fun: Making Gifts and Cards With Kids

  DIY holiday cheer is easy -- and green -- with these unique holiday crafts!

• The Planet-Friendly Kitchen

  Without a doubt, the kitchen is the most popular room in my house. From meal prep to mealtime, homework to crafts, it’s the center of our family life -- and the ultimate candidate for a recent eco-makeover.

• 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: Sustainable Manufacturing

  Purchasing products that have been produced in a sustainable manner is an eco-wise choice to make. But why is that, exactly?

• Kid-friendly Conservation Lessons

  This summer, give your kids an eco-education with fun (really!) lessons and activities that will teach them how to love the planet.

• The Way You Water

  From homemade lemonade to poolside lounging, summer activities require a lot of water. Try these easy ways to cut back on your water usage this season.

• How to Reduce Waste at Outdoor Parties

  Summer is the perfect time to get together outdoors. Here, eco-expert Emily Anderson shares tips for greening your al fresco summer events.

• Where Does Garbage Go?

  Where does your waste end up after you toss it in the garbage can?

• That’s a Lot of Water!

  Want to cut back on your water consumption? It's easy! Try these everyday ways to conserve one of the planet's most precious resources.

• Green Lessons From Kids

  Planet-friendly parenting has never been easier: You can shop for sustainable baby clothes online, scour blogs for healthy recipes and chat with other green-minded moms on discussion boards. But don't forget about the tiny resource residing right under your roof!

• Save up for Family Fun

  Small changes can equal big savings -- and big fun! The money you save from these easy eco-adjustments can pay for some quality family time.

• Top Tips From Eco-experts

  These easy eco-tips from experts make going green at home a snap!

• Easy, Eco-friendly Spring-cleaning

  Get your home ready for warmer weather with these simple, green cleaning tips.

• Green Glossary: Filtered Water

  You know that tap water is great for the environment -- it keeps single-use plastic bottles out of the trash -- and filtered water is the safest way to drink from the tap. But how does a filter work, exactly?

• Green Your Kid: Getting Wise About Waste

  These easy trash-reducing tips will have the whole family going green and having fun.

• The Family That Greens Together ...

  These three easy strategies will have you and your family going green in no time. Bonus: They'll also save you a bunch of money!

• Are You Getting the Most From Your Tap Water?

  Tap water is more eco-friendly than the bottled variety. Here’s how to make sure your tap gives you the clean, pure water you want.

• Conservation in the Classroom

  To help your kids grow up in a healthy, environmentally sound world, start by bringing easy green changes into their school.

• Beyond Bottles: A Better Way to Hydrate

  Ditching bottled water is one of the easiest ways to protect the planet and slash your spending. Often sold at a 4,000 percent markup, bottled water accounts for about 2 million tons of landfill waste annually -- and its production and shipping guzzle enough fuel to power 250,000 homes for a year!

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• Green Glossary: Sustainable Manufacturing

  Purchasing products that have been produced in a sustainable manner is an eco-wise choice to make. But why is that, exactly?

• The Planet-Friendly Kitchen

  Without a doubt, the kitchen is the most popular room in my house. From meal prep to mealtime, homework to crafts, it’s the center of our family life -- and the ultimate candidate for a recent eco-makeover.

• Beyond Bottles: A Better Way to Hydrate

  Ditching bottled water is one of the easiest ways to protect the planet and slash your spending. Often sold at a 4,000 percent markup, bottled water accounts for about 2 million tons of landfill waste annually -- and its production and shipping guzzle enough fuel to power 250,000 homes for a year!

• 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.

• 3 Eco-resolutions Any Family Can Keep

  Make your New Year's resolutions really count by going green in small but meaningful ways.

• Three Easy, Money-saving Tips for Your Household

  There are times when one good thing leads to another, like when making simple eco-changes at home leads to big savings!

• 5 Easy Ways to Green Your Home

  As a couple, my husband and I were naturals to become part of the green movement. But it was the birth of our daughter that deepened our commitment to making easy household changes.

• The Way You Water

  From homemade lemonade to poolside lounging, summer activities require a lot of water. Try these easy ways to cut back on your water usage this season.

• Green Lessons From Kids

  Planet-friendly parenting has never been easier: You can shop for sustainable baby clothes online, scour blogs for healthy recipes and chat with other green-minded moms on discussion boards. But don't forget about the tiny resource residing right under your roof!

• Top Tips From Eco-experts

  These easy eco-tips from experts make going green at home a snap!

• Green Glossary: Filtered Water

  You know that tap water is great for the environment -- it keeps single-use plastic bottles out of the trash -- and filtered water is the safest way to drink from the tap. But how does a filter work, exactly?

• Are You Getting the Most From Your Tap Water?

  Tap water is more eco-friendly than the bottled variety. Here’s how to make sure your tap gives you the clean, pure water you want.

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• Quiz: How Well Do You Reuse?

  Reusing is a key component of the three R’s (reduce, reuse, recycle). But how well do you do it? Take this quiz to find out if you’re a single-use junkie, a quick-tosser or a savvy re-user who breathes new life into everything that crosses your path!

• Throw a Green Birthday Party

  Birthday parties are an essential part of childhood, but they can also be a major source of waste. Fortunately, there are ways to celebrate without skimping on the fun. Make these simple shifts to your party planning and give the kids a day they won’t forget.

• Better for Baby

  It’s easy to give your wee one a healthy head-start with safe, eco-friendly choices. Here are five ways to protect the planet and your bundle of joy.

• 5 Ways to Save Energy -- and Money -- Today

  Saving energy really can be as simple as the flip of a switch! Celebrate Earth Hour on March 26 by joining the millions of people worldwide who turn off their lights for an hour at 8:30 p.m. in a stand against climate change. Then consider these five simple ways to keep the spirit of Earth Hour alive every day.

• DIY Energy Assessment

  To save energy at home, you first need to know how much you’re using. Home energy assessments are a simple way to pinpoint your energy consumption and the best ways to save.

• 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!

• Surprising Ways to Save Water

  Water may not seem like a precious resource -- you just turn on the tap and out it flows -- but green-living experts like Crissy Trask, founder of GreenMatters.com and author of It’s Easy Being Green, will tell you otherwise. Here, four creative ways to save water.

• Have a Green Night out

  Whether it’s an evening out with the girls or a date night with your honey, dinner followed by dancing or drinks is a great way to blow off some steam. But even the most eco-savvy cook (or bartender!) can fall into some very sticky situations when away from home. Here are the top five traps to avoid as you head out for a green night on the town.

• Wash Wisely: Save Water While Doing the Dishes

  Cleaning dishes is an inescapable chore -- but not all washups are created equal. A few easy adjustments can help conserve time and water.

• Easy Ways to Save Energy This Summer

  Addicted to keeping your abode at Igloo-esque temps come the first hint of humidity? Summer energy use can do damage to your electricity bill and to the planet, so try these five simple ways to cut down on costs and reduce your carbon footprint.