Top 10 DIY Activity Kits for Kids of All Ages

Now that summer is over and the school year is up and running, spend quality time with your kids on the weekends with these sustainable projects for a fresh, green twist on family time. From green babies to designer laptop bags, here are a few ideas for kids of all ages.

A Feature of Photos with a Purpose DIY Activity Kits for Kids of All Ages Dig in to these fun DIY projects -- homemade felt donuts, anyone? -- to help keep kids of all ages occupied now that summer is gone. From sewing projects that fill an afternoon to printable paper crafts that you'll receive in less than a day, these crafts will keep your kids (and you) busy for weekends to come. See more in the Photos with a Purpose series. Catch the Top 10 DIY Activities for Kids

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What Does a Crisis Prophet See In Our Future? What Can You Do About It?

Without claiming to be a prophetic crises genius like Collapse's Michael Ruppert, here are top problems facing our planet today and what we can do to solve them in day-to-day life, even without the aid of premonition. And don't miss Michael's story Saturday at 10 pm as part of Reel Impact.

Premieres Saturday at 10 p.m. Collapse Predicts The Planet's Biggest Crises Meet Michael Ruppert, a different kind of American. A former Los Angeles police officer turned independent reporter, Ruppert predicted the current financial crisis in his self-published newsletter, From the Wilderness, at a time when most Wall Street and Washington analysts were still in denial. Now, the radical thinker spells out the impending energy, environmental and economic crises he sees ahead. Don't miss the premiere of Collapse, Saturday at 10 p.m. on Planet Green, and decide: is Michael Ruppert a prophetic genius or just an average guy? See the Trailer for Collapse

Crisis: Water. Solution: Smart Meter.

Crisis: Honeybees. Solution: Plant for Pollinators.

Crisis: Lifestyle. Solution: Lower Your Eco-Footprint.

Crisis: Plastic. Solution: Transform It.

Crisis: Energy. Solution: Distributed Energy Generation.

Crisis: Pollution. Solution: Curb Your Carbon. (Quiz)

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Are You a Fabulous Beekman Boys Super Fan? Find Out in Our Quiz Edition.

The Fabulous Beekman Boys encourage sustainable, organic living on their farm. See how much you know about the show by taking this quiz, and then see if you're as green as you can be in our other quiz features.

Take The Ultimate Beekman Fan Test How Well Do You Know The Fabulous Beekman Boys? In season one, our favorite duo along with Farmer John, the goats and Polka Spot the llama diva made farming fabulous and took us along for the hilarity. See if you paid attention to all the farm shenanigans: do you know enough about the Beekman to be its ultimate fan? Take our quiz to find out! Brush up on your Beekman farm knowledge in our exclusive behind-the-scenes video and don't miss The Fabulous Beekman Boys on TV Wednesdays at 9 p.m. See If You're The Beekman's Biggest Fan

Ed Asks: Which Begley Are You?

Know Your Endangered Species?

Would You Fall For An Eco-Myth?

Is Your Sex Sustainable?

Do You Know Your Green Diets?

How Much Energy Do You Use?

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The Best of the Best: See the Top 7 Purpose Driven Slideshows

As a part of our Photos with a Purpose series, we host inspiring photographers who create powerful images that carry an important message, and here, we present the best of the best. Here are the top 7 projects combining their art with activism for the planet.

Conservation Photographers Work for Change Witness the Story of Canada's Threatened Great Bear Rainforest To save one of the planet's most priceless treasures, for the last two weeks, photographers including Ian McAllister, Daniel Beltra, and Thomas Peschak have taken part in the International League of Conservation Photographer's (iLCP) RAVE (Rapid Assessment Visual Expedition) in the Great Bear Rainforest to tell the story of this incredible place and the people working to save it. See more Photos with a Purpose. See the Incredible Great Bear Rainforest Image Collection

Endangered Species Captured in Lego Form

Birds' Message from the Ocean Gyre

Devastating Images from the Gulf Oil Spill

Within Inches of Whales

100 Places to Remember Before They Disappear

Artist Tackles World's Deadliest Diseases

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The Nominees Are In! See the Best in Eco-Media

Planet Green strives to spread the word about change and salutes films and shows that do the same. With the 20th Annual Environmental Media Awards, celebrating superior eco-friendly programming, on the horizon, we present our best and worst environmental awards of the week.

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See Who Made the 'Best of' Enviro Media List Meet the Nominees The nominees are out for the 20th Annual Environmental Media Awards, a green version of the Oscars or Emmys. Among the hopefuls are Avatar, The Simpsons, Parks and Recreation (with SNL's Amy Poehler), Disneynature Oceans and our very own Living with Ed. See just which shows and films lead the green effort and stimulate environmental action. See the Full Eco-Friendly Media List

Best of Science: Top 5 Ways To Attract Females (Video)

Best of Travel: Photographers Work to Protect Canada's Rainforests

Best of Fashion: Meet Amisha Ghadiali, an Ethical Fashion Pioneer

Worst of Science: Gas Companies' Fracking Secrets

Worst of Travel: Airplanes' Short-Term Harm

Worst of Fashion: Trees Lose in Fashion Week

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See the Top 10 Most Outrageous Stories from 200 Episodes of Planet 100 (Video)

In celebration of Planet 100's 200th episode, we're counting down the Top 10 Most Outrageous Stories from the last 200 days of Planet 100 and marking other notable outrageous ideas, interviews and video of the week, from the most hilarious moments on The Fabulous Beekman Boys to eco-friendly motor bikes.

Planet 100 Celebrates Its 200th Episode Catch Our Most Outrageous Environmental News Moments Choosing just 10 wasn't easy; in the past several months, Sarah Backhouse in Planet 100 has covered everything from naked protesters to underwater sex acts, gas-guzzling dinosaurs to endangered sharks. But in the end, there was only room for a few handfuls of great stories. Hooters girls and a Manhattan tsunami, the Double Down and the Sushi Nazi, all found a place in the final selection but you will never guess which story took the top spot. Don't Miss the Most Outlandish in Eco-News

Catch the 10 Most Hilarious Beekman Moments (Video)

"Exit Stage Right": A Focus On Extinction (Interview)

Live Where Smart People Do

Meet the Maker of Green Motor Bikes

Join the Greenpeace Call to Facebook: Unfriend Coal

Can Comedy Be Organic? (Interview)

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