Guides

Back to School
What to get on your back-to-school supply-buying spree - from soy wax crayons to backpacks (all ages), and not-so-spendy, stylish organic threads for your minifashionistas - plus what to pack for lunch, how to keep kids healthy, and eco-friendlier ways to get to class.
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Beach
Whether you need a bikini wax, a bottle of good sunscreen, a slightly tighter butt, or a new pair of sunglasses, these planet-friendly options are here to help you come out of hiding.
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Bike to Work
Biking to work is easy, cheap, and good for the planet - not to mention your butt. Worried about sweat and helmet hair? We've got tricks. Kinda nervous? We'll show you how to prep so it's supersafe. From how to check your tire pressure to what to wear - it's all here.
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Cleaning
Whether sprucing up for spring, or simply giving the house a once-over before Mom visits, our healthier cleaning recommendations will make your place shine. Call it a better kind of greenwashing...
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Gifts
Did last December's shopping frenzy send you into a retail coma? Skip the drama this year with experience gifts - no wrapping or trip to the mall needed, plus, our favorite eco-products of the year.
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Grilling
Ready to toss back some good food? One healthy, tasty plate of grill comin' up - here's all you need to know, from firing up to getting eco-tipsy.
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Holiday Party
Planning a holiday party? Help putting it together is right here with stylish, tree-free invites; vintage punch bowls and reusable decorations; delicious organic recipes, and more.
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Jobs
Lost your job? Don't fret, pet. You're actually saving money, getting healthier, and helping the planet. Find out how (and maybe search for a new gig while you're at it) in our Lost your Job Guide. Save some green and make some green...
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Office Recycling
Wanna keep your cubicle mate from tossing her computer in the Dumpster (or worse)? Read up on our simple advice for recycling office electronics and other stuff at work like paper and envelopes, printer cartridges, and even your desk chair.
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Pet Food
Don't feed the animals...or at least, don't feed them just anything. Tame your pets' appetite with our eco-options for food, treats, supplements, and bowls for grub. They're better for Mama Earth and will help keep your four-legged pals healthier, longer. No lion.
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Victory Garden
From figuring out what to grow to keeping it alive, it's all here - and by starting your own Victory Garden (private food garden), you'll cut back on food transport emissions and even your grocery bill. (You might even eat more veggies.)
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Warm for Winter
Even if a cup of hot chocolate right now sounds about as good as burnt toast, you might wanna start prepping for chillier days. Here's how to hole up at home when it's cold - from snuggly sweaters to cooking up killer soup.
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Wedding
It's a nice day for a green wedding... your big, big day doesn't have to come with a big, big footprint. We cover everything from diamonds to dresses, hotels to honeymoons in our Guide to Green Weddings.
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Wine
Conquer the whole wine connoisseur thing with our guide to reading wine labels...or just throw a great party with our fave red, white, and dessert varietals, plus food pairings.
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City Guides

Boston
Wanna take some cues from the Bad Boys of Boston? That's Aerosmith, for nonlocals. Then walk this way...across the Back Bay by the historic Freedom Trail, along the waterfront for something fishy (and sustainable), and off to mellow Cambridge across the Charles River.
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Chicago
From the art-and-architecture scene in the Loop to edgy Wicker Park to charming, lakeside Lincoln Park, here are eco hot spots to check out on your trip.
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Los Angeles
Is there more to LA than Hollywood glitz and cosmetically enhanced hopefuls? Yep - our fave neighborhoods, from boho-chic Venice Beach to shop-tastic West Hollywood - in all of their healthy, green glory.
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New York City
Skip the Times Square madness and take our 3-day tour of Biter-approved 'hoods in hot downtown, chill uptown, and cooler-than-cool Brooklyn.
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San Francisco
Is there a better San Francisco treat than a box of rice? Yep - a three-day tour of our fave eco haunts in three standout 'hoods - from hipster-y Hayes Valley to hilltop Pac Heights.
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