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If you want to keep buying "green," but worry about the price, take a look at these online coupons. They could save you big bucks on green gear for yourself, family and friends.

NOTE: Not every item on every site will be "green." Read product descriptions before you buy to avoid greenwashing (yes, it even happens with coupons! See "organiccoupons.com," below).

Green Co upon Codes - This site is very easy to use. Every entry offers the same practical information: an overview of the product, the discount offered (highlighted in bright red ink), shipping information, and an easy click through to the product itself. You'll find a wide variety of items in categories that include health and beauty, organic garden, personal finance, batteries, and light bulbs. The only coupon category that didn't make sense to me was "auto." The promo promises coupons for "green auto parts at Juiced Hybrid," but I could never access that particular site.

Pri stine Planet - Whether you're looking for divine organic chocolates, organic cotton baby gear, holiday candles or gourmet gift baskets, you should be able to find a discount coupon at Pristine Planet. Many merchants listed here, like Gifts for the Garden and EcoHomeGear, offer discounts as high as 20%.

EcoBunga - EcoBunga calls itself the guide to "green giveaways and deals," so look not just for discounts but freebies, too. Sweepstakes and contests offer everything from EMX Race Bikes (hmm... I guess that's "green" - better than racing a car?!), to adventures to exotic natural habitats, to things more mundane but perhaps more essential: BPA-free baby bottles. On the coupon side, recent promotions included a $10 discount on Seventh Generation chlorine-free diapers, and 40% off Pangea Organics Holiday Gift Boxes.

NOTE: Beware a site called OrganicCoupo ns. Despite the name, it doesn't seem to focus much on organics. Recent promotions included a trip to NBC's Universal Studios, discounts for Omaha Steaks, and a price break on "a fantastic mid-size SUV." Those sure don't sound like organic options to me.
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Think eco-shoes start -- and stop -- with Birkenstocks? Think again.

From "faux" leather to retread tires, environmentally friendly shoes are getting more stylish.

Want to know why footwear needs to be 'green'? Check out our blog.

Just want to shop? Consider these tips, courtesy of Rachel Sarnoff at EcoStiletto.

Choose "Eco-Leather" - If you plan to buy new (even I admit, it's hard to wear used shoes) and prefer leather, look for shoes made from so-called "eco-leather," leather tanned without heavy metals like chrome. Reputable companies will also recycled materials and packaging. Consider El Naturalista , Coclico and PURE by Rickard Shah .

Go "Faux" - Consider shoes made from dioxin-free polyurethane (a slightly more environmentally-friendly option than PVC) or natural elements like hemp. Kailia and Charmone both manufacture completely vegan shoe lines in artisan factories in Italy. Hemp Nadia Ankle Boots from Sui Generis by Beyond Skin are worth a look, too.

Don't Abandon Birkenstocks - Oh and about those Birkenstocks, the symbol of social consciousness since 1966: Yes, they're leather. But the company uses every ounce of its scraps, and recycles the cork from the soles. Plus, with the right outfit, today's Birkies can look downright chic.

Now, about that shoe give-away: Beginning in January 2009, EcoStiletto will give away a free pair (or pairs) of eco-friendly shoes worth $500 or more each and every month! Here's how you get in the game.

With Barack and Michelle Obama headed to the White House, we'd be remiss if we didn't send a few suggestions their way for a greener, cleaner abode. Check out our top ten tips for greening the First Residence, inside and out!

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Talk to you again soon,

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Diane MacEachern
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