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Buy Green: Vodka

Vodka ranks as one of the most evocative liquors you're apt to find behind the bar. It's crystal-clear, powerful—and green? Our buy green vodka guide is here to make sure you never have to drink a Purple Hooter or a Pink Fluffy Polar Bear that isn't green again.

Buy Green: East Coast Beer

Green beer is a concept no longer restricted to St. Patrick's Day: It's now a full-fledged environmental phenomenon. From organic draughts to solar-powered breweries, there's an entire burgeoning world of eco beers. There are so many emerging, in fact, that we've decided to break them down by region—starting with the East Coast.

Buy Green: Thanksgiving Turkey

There's no time like a holiday celebrating the harvest to focus on great, green food. For meat-eaters, a fresh turkey from a local poultry farmer is probably the most environmentally sustainable option. But even without farmland nearby, the options abound. Whether you opt for free-range or faux, your guests will be full of Thanksgiving cheer with one of these five tasty and eco-friendly turkeys on the table.

Buy Green: Laptop and Notebook Computers

Laptops are becoming preferable to desktops because they use far less energy right from the get go. Plus, the portability makes them a great companion on the go. But there are ways to make even laptops less of a burden on the Earth, from materials to longer life spans, from packaging to energy efficiency. We've gathered up some of the most eco-friendly laptops around so you can quickly narrow down your options when purchasing.

Buy Green: Desktop Computers

You've topped off your old desktop computer with its last upgrade and it is still processing at a snail's pace: time for a new, mean green machine. Technology is one place where sustainable design is growing by leaps and bounds. You may want to do your own research, as often the folks at the local big-box computer store don?t know much about the environmental features, other than what trims your electric bill: energy efficiency. While energy efficiency is certainly something to keep in mind, a green computer is the sum of its eco-friendly parts.

Buy Green: Organic Cabernet Sauvignon

Around the world, a tremendous amount of attention goes into wine tasting: there's the color, the feel, the bouquet, the aroma, the finish—and let's not forget the actual taste! But there are also two more factors to consider, whether you're a wine sommelier, a sometimes connoisseur, or just on the search for a delicious glass to pare with a meal: What is the impact of the vineyard on its surroundings, and are pesticides and chemicals used in production?

Buy Green: Halloween Candy

Halloween is around the corner and pumpkin orange aisles across the country are brimming with an overwhelming assortment of candy—from melt-in-your mouth chocolate to flavor-packed suckers to tongue-shocking sours. How can you keep yourself—and visiting ghosts and ghouls—on an eco-friendly sugar high?

Buy Green: Baby Bottles

No time to research which BPA-free baby bottle is right for you? We've swaddled up the best of the BPA-free bottles out there in this handy guide, to help keep baby healthy and mom and dad happy.

Buy Green: Pellet Stoves

With energy going through the roof, now's the time to embrace a greener, cheaper alternative home heating option. Enter the Pellet Stove.

Buy Green: Backpacks Under $100

Back-to-school season is upon us: You've stocked up on eco-friendly pens, paper, and pencils—how about that backpack? There are plenty of fantastic affordable packs out there, for parents and kids alike.

Buy Green: Cleaning Supplies

Achieve a greener clean by dumping hazardous synthetic-chemical-based cleaning supplies for one of these six cleaning kits. Engineered to transform your home into the nontoxic haven your family deserves, each kit offers a budget-friendly package deal on products far gentler on the environment—not to mention your health. Persistent exposure to the toxic chemicals many common household products contain can wreak havoc with your central nervous system, leading to brain fog, breathing difficulties, and even sudden mood changes. And, because their bodies are still developing, babies and children are particularly vulnerable to low levels of neurotoxins, which have been linked to everything from developmental abnormalities to cancer.

Buy Green: Tanning Lotion

It may be time to put away the white the shoes, but let's face it, who wants to look pasty after Labor Day? Whether you slaved away in a cubicle all summer or are just dreading losing your sun-kissed look come fall, don't despair. We've found four sunless tanning lotions that can help you stay glowing year round, without soaking up harmful ultraviolet rays from the sun or a tanning bed. Each of the four-season bronzers listed below boast green features—ranging from organic ingredients to corporate practices—for streak-free color that is gentle on the earth and your skin.

Buy Green: Hybrid Cars

Sure, hybrid cars offer a greener way to drive, but which one is right for you? Take some of the guesswork out of the process by considering our picks for buying a hybrid car.

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