Green, Greener, Greenest by Lori Bongiorno looks pretty cool. I haven’t read it yet, but plan to.
It covers topics and then tells you the best way to make a green, greener, or the greenest choice. Example from Amazon:
Green: Drive the speed limit
Greener: Drive a fuel-efficient car
Greenest: Bike or walk
Of course ideas are hopefully more thought out than the above example. This sounds like a good entry level tree hugger book because it’s not asking you to make major changes all at once, instead you can choose a green level that’s comfortable for you. …read more

Sometimes I like a little rhyming title with my news
Here’s what’s cool and new in green topics around the web this week. Oh, and a totally random picture I like. We can all use a little rural farm field now and then.

Why You Should Wait Until 2010 to Buy a New Car – from Greensense. Just a note, Greensense is a little funky in how they’re set up, it’s not totally user friendly, and I’m not sure why the writers refuse to hit enter, but this new car post is a good read. Just didn’t want you …read more

There are many books that even baby, toddler, and young tree huggers can enjoy. Such as…
The Lorax: by Dr. Seuss

The Great Kapok Tree: A Tale of the Amazon Rain Forest: by Lynne Cherry
Why Should I Save Water?: by Jen Green
Recycle! A Handbook for Kids: by Gail Gibbons
A Forest Of Stories: Magical Tree Tales From Around The World: by Rina Singh
Whole World (Book & CD): by Christopher Corr (Illustrator), Fred Penner (Narrator)
Tell Me, Tree: All About Trees for Kids: by Gail Gibbons
You can look for these at your local library. Or …read more

The most simple way to grow green kids (in theory) is to be ultra green yourself. Kids will copy your every move. If they grow up in a home that recycles and turns off lights it’s likely that they’ll do the same. It’s the in theory part that’ll get ya. What if you aren’t a very green adult? You can still start to instill a green sensibility in your littles (and yourself). Try these simple tips.

Take a walk: For the more adventurous; go camping or take a hiking excursion. A walk will do perfectly though. I discussed the importance of …read more