If you partake in healthy leisure activities like walking, jogging or hiking, chances are you have at least one pair of worn out kicks lying around the house. Peek under the bed, dig into the back of the closet and prepare for a sneaker reincarnation, thanks to Nike’s Reuse-A-Shoe program.

When your sports shoes have lost their steam, bring them to a Reuse-A-Shoe drop-off location. With about 300 locations around the world, finding one near you shouldn’t be difficult. Each individual can donate up to 10 pairs of shoes at a time - and they don’t have to be Nike’s - so ask your friends and family to hand over their old sneaks and donate them all at once. Or, if you are feeling inspired, start a group shoe drive at your school or office. (more…)

Whether you consider your business a mover and a shaker in the move towards sustainability or you are dedicated to voting with your dollars by supporting companies whose mission is change, we have an opportunity for you.

Opportunity Green is ground zero for the biggest names in the new green economy. This weekend, Nov. 8 and 9, the who’s who of American industry - from television stations, to media groups to tech companies - will converge at UCLA this weekend for a two-day forum focusing on integrating sustainability into business.

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Whether she is in a stroller or in a sling, your little one is constantly getting a free ride. Let the world know that your baby is doing her part with this adorable onesie ($18).

According to the American Public Transportation Association, over 34 million trips are taken on public transportation per day in this country, saving over 1.4 billion gallons of gas per year.

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Need some new duds to dress up what your already own? Sublet Clothing is a kicky line of eco-friendly wardrobe staples that will give your old clothes a new lease on life.

With items perfect for play or work (like the Beth dress, shown above which normally retails for $220, but is now on sale for $79), everything the company makes is environmentally-friendly. Most items are made with a mix of 30 percent organic cotton and 67 percent bamboo, with a touch of spandex for stretch. The line is priced at $55 to $275 but could add thousands of dollars of usefulness.

Fast food is often a dirty word in the eco world given the “mystery meat” they commonly serve, the pervasive smell of fresh VOC’s (at least, I think that is the smell) and the massive amount of waste they produce.

Chipotle Mexican Grill is looking to change all that by expanding on its existing green practices to create products and restaurants that are beneficial to both its patron and the environment. From a local produce program, to cooking with sustainable meats, to building restaurants that qualify for LEED certification, the chain hopes to take the bellyache out of fast food. (more…)

Even if ornithology isn’t your thing, it’s hard not to be lured by colorful fluttering outside a window.

Outdoor birds can provide hours of watch-time (for both you and your cat) so why not provide them with digs that are just as green as your own? Check out this birdhouse from Doctors Foster and Smith, which is made of 100 percent recycled milk jugs and is suitable for any small bird to nest in. Particularly perfect for wrens and chickadees, the roof can be opened for cleaning and the house comes with a wire hanger to dangle from branches.

The recycled birdhouse retails for $19.99. Certainly less expensive than investing in the indoor alternative and guaranteed to be better for all!

The Bambu Diner from the Haute Hound has clean sophisticated lines and is handmade using solid bamboo, with a water-resistance finish (of course your dog is far too classy to splash when lapping up agua but still nice for wash time).

The bowls are stainless steel and hold up to 1.6 cups of food or water, big enough to reward even the hardest working rescue dogs. The dining unit measures 14″L x 6-1/2″W x 4″H and retails for $79.95, a small price to pay for making your canine connoisseur a legit eco member of the family.

Or for the mutt on a less extravagant leash, go for the bamboo-less version, ironically from Just Bamboo.

Whether you are looking for love or just hoping you won’t have to go to the prom with your cousin, this t-shirt from Boy Meets Girl is sure to attract eco-enthusiasts as well as their less noble counterparts.

Made of 100 percent organic cotton in a fitted girl-friendly shape and available in a few bright colors as well, the tee retails for $40 and is so cute we’d be surprised if the boys don’t attempt to kiss you in the halls. Let your cousin know in advance that he won’t have to rent a tux.

If you have a passion for eco-fashion, but you’re shorter on cash than a hemline, we’re here to tell you about some fantastic deals that will put the fashizzle back in your sizzle!

Just in time for winter, you can enjoy the inimitable designs of Stewart+Brown for up to 25 percent off their entire collection, including animal-friendly Mongolian cashmere. For organic basics, take a trip to Edun, where you can pick through virtual racks of cute jackets, tops and dresses, like the flirty black and white Requiem Dress (shown) plus men’s apparel, all reduced 25 to 30 percent. (more…)

If you’ve ever daydreamed about owning a Tuscan olive grove, well, we can’t really help you out there. However, we can offer the next new thing in culinary staycations! Adopt one of Nudo’s Italian olive trees for a year, and you’ll receive all of its luscious produce. Imagine dunking your bread into your very own oil harvested fresh from a Mediterranean hillside.

For about $85, you’ll get an arboreal adoption certificate along with all the intimate details a loving parent wants to know about their baby’s history. Over the course of the year, you’ll receive two more care packages from abroad, one in the spring and one in the autumn, each containing the oil made from your tree and the olives of 50 of its closest friends and neighbors.

So if a family trip to Italy is not in the offing this year, why not welcome a tasty Italian visitor instead!