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Welcome to Green Options, your home on the web for Greening the Good Life. We know that the number of “green” businesses and web sites has exploded in recent years, and talk of green living, working and playing has reached a fevered pitch in the media.

Despite the amount of information out there, we know that many people are still hunting for practical, personal knowledge that allows them to live a more eco-friendly lifestyle without breaking their budget or seriously sacrificing comfort and convenience. That’s where Green Options comes in: we want to provide a place where you can sort out the flash from the trash, and make informed decisions that allow you to live a responsible, healthy and abundant life.

We invite you to explore Green Options, and to discover the many opportunities we provide for learning more about green living.

Green Options provides opportunities for people to discover and learn more about green living. There are several ways to get involved in the Green Options community.

* Explore the Green Life Guide and find information on the topics that matter to you, with a focus on practical applications to your lifestyle.

* Join in the discussion forums. Meet and share stories, or ask questions among other people who are looking to green their lives.

* Begin your own blog on our user blog feature. Whether you're building a green home or just beginning to recycle, share your experiences with Green Options readers.

* Of course you can always leave your thoughts in the active comment sections on our articles written by the GO staff, on a range of topics from fair trade, energy, and environmental policy, to activism, fashion and technology.