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• Green Your Kid: Gardening

  It's never too early to teach kids how to protect the planet. Start your child on the path to eco-awareness by showing her how to have fun in the garden.

• 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.

• 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.

• Perfecting the (Green) Picnic

  As soon as the frost fades, I itch to dine alfresco, preferably in the grass, preferably with bare toes.

• The Eco-friendly Office

  Apart from a desk-side recycling bin, my at-home work space was seriously lacking in green features up until recently. So for help in creating a more eco-conscious office, I turned to Kim Carlson, author of Green Your Work.

• 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?

• How to Slash Your Electricity Bill This Summer

  Take the heat off your wallet with these five simple green tips.

• Green Glossary: "Biodegradable"

  Throwing anything out the car window isn’t a great idea. But if something is going to get tossed, an apple core is a significantly better choice than a plastic water bottle, a calculator or an iPod.

• 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!

• 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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• 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?

• 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!

• 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.

• 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!

• Green Your Kid: Gardening

  It's never too early to teach kids how to protect the planet. Start your child on the path to eco-awareness by showing her how to have fun in the garden.

• 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?

• 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 Eco-friendly Office

  Apart from a desk-side recycling bin, my at-home work space was seriously lacking in green features up until recently. So for help in creating a more eco-conscious office, I turned to Kim Carlson, author of Green Your Work.

• Perfecting the (Green) Picnic

  As soon as the frost fades, I itch to dine alfresco, preferably in the grass, preferably with bare toes.

• Green Glossary: Earth Day

  Some holidays are represented by bunnies and eggs, others by pumpkins and candy. But what's the scoop behind the holiday that honors the one thing we all share -- Earth Day?

• Green Glossary: Vampire Energy Drain

  Did you know your appliances use electricity even when they're turned off? It’s called vampire energy drain.

• Green Glossary: "Biodegradable"

  Throwing anything out the car window isn’t a great idea. But if something is going to get tossed, an apple core is a significantly better choice than a plastic water bottle, a calculator or an iPod.

• 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

• Better Home Decor

  Five easy, planet-friendly improvements to update your house

• 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.

• 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.

• Bug Off!

  Summer pests can ruin the happiest of gatherings. This year, keep bugs at bay at every outdoor gathering with these safe and planet-friendly options.

• 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.

• Green Your Beach Trip

  Going on a family trip to the shore instead of sitting in an air-conditioned movie theater or spending more time in front of the computer is already a green choice. Here’s how to make your excursion as planet-friendly as possible.