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-Jill Amsberry, Community Outreach Manager 'Tis the season to stress about long holiday shopping lists and ever-increasing credit card debt, at least if you are anything close to the average American. For me, this is the time of year when I struggle to reconcile my anti-consumptive aspirations with...

Is there a safe biking or walking route between your neighborhood and school? Look for an established route through the Oregon Walk+Bike to School , and educational materials through or use their resources to start your own. Make note of the time it takes to walk and various routes in the kids section...

Create a locally-sourced organic lunch program to bring farm fresh organic foods into your school lunchroom. The Ecotrust Farm to School Program has basic information to get you started. If you use bag lunches from home make them waste free — a typical disposable lunch, with items like single-serve yogurt...

Local gDiapers are fabric diapers with inserts that are flushable or compostable. Organic cotton cloth diapers are a great option. Seventh Generation also makes disposable diapers. Happy Green Bee baby clothing from the makers of Burt’s Bees is available at many local stores and online, and it is all...

Kids may be more aware of environmental issues than most adults realize. Some studies have shown that children worry about the state of the environment more than their homework! Family activities are a good way to introduce children and young adults to a new subject and teach them about good earth stewardship...