Green Daily

If you're one of the lucky few who are taking a vacation this summer, the Sierra Club would like you to consider the eco-impact of where you go.

How do you something like that? Well there is a handy quiz, "How Green is my destination?" on the Sierra Club website.

It guides you through the relevant questions, like whether or not you'll need a car, and does it matter if the hotel or attraction locally owned? (Answers: stay close to the attraction and you won't need a car, and it's good to shop local unless they are selling the local coral reef. In other words, it depends.)

Unsurprisingly, they are strong proponents of the service or volunteer vacation, even with kids. They have a great list of service trips in the US and Canada, with links to more information and make it easy to sign up immediately if you find one you like.

Even if you wind up staying home -- yes, the dread staycation -- you can sign up for the Sierra Club daily newsletter can give you daily green tips to help you keep green while hanging around the house. After all, it's never time to take a vacation from caring about the Earth.