Green Family Basics

10 Ways to Green Your Mother's Day
Show your love for mom by making Mother's Day an eco-friendly occasion this year. Here are some simple steps you can take to honor Mother Nature while you celebrate motherhood.

10 Ways to Reduce Toxin Levels in Your Home
Outdoor air pollution can create dramatic visuals -- blankets of thick, brown smog covering skyscrapers or a purple haze that obscures majestic mountain peaks -- but indoor air pollution can be just as dangerous for your family's health.

6 Easy Ways to Reduce Your Family's Waste
Reducing the amount of waste your family generates may seem intimidating, but it doesn't have to be. To get your family on the right path, choose one or two small steps you can take and commit to making them a daily habit. Once you've got that down, choose another goal. Pretty soon, choosing to reuse, reduce and recycle will be part of your...

10 Ways to Reduce Your Family's Carbon Footprint
The choices we make in our everyday lives have a profound effect on our environment, but there are simple actions you can take to reduce that impact. Here's a list of 10 ways to reduce your family's carbon footprint to get you started.

Global Warming and Climate Change
About.com's Marc Lallanilla offers a basic primer on what you should know about climate change and what can be done to stop it.

Simple Ways to Green Your Life
About.com's Marc Lallanilla offers some simple and fun tips to start living a greener lifestyle.

Boost Your Gas Mileage
About.com's Marc Lallanilla suggests some simple solutions that can help improve your car's gas mileage, including auto maintenance and driving tips.