The real solution towards helping our world get back on its feet and provide the lost luster and reliability is to start green living traditions that have been so far the talk of the town these days. There are various practices of green living that people can turn to and apparently we have an idea of what they are.

It all starts from home and in this case, parenting. We can make a difference by living green and here are some good tips that can help us get started.

Stop buying water in plastic bottles. What comes out of your tap is excellent quality and you’re already paying for it (like, it’s kind of free.)

Buy less stuff. Just say no. Reject the Power of Cute.

Buy secondhand stuff. Check out consignment shops, Craig’s List and Freecycle.

Save on your energy bill: turn off lights (your father was right!), run your laundry drier at night (or better yet, hang it out, spring is coming!!)

Shop the bulk bins. Most things cost less, and are fresher because you buy only what you need.

Raid your attic (or your Mom’s) - classic toys, books and clothes with personal memories to boot.

Switch to a smaller garbage can for motivation to toss less and recycle more.

Buy produce that is in season, it’s less expensive.

Find toys around the house instead of buying them. Instead of a plastic playdough set, I give Banana a garlic press and a cake frosting kit to make dough creations. Instead of buying a big beach bag full of pails, I grab funnels, tupperware, and garden tools for the beach.

Instead of going to the movies, out to dinner or buying yourself a Wii, sit back, put your feet up.

(Source) Seattlepi.com