With today's climate reality, many of us are acutely aware of our carbon footprint and the need to make sustainable choices. Young people in particular are showing great concern for the future of the planet, and in theory that shouldn't change as we get older and some of us become parents. Unfortunately for parents wanting to be environmentally conscious, however, there are many things standing in their way, from time limitations to hard marketing by large, unethical companies.
But despite the obstacles, there are things time-poor parents can do to reduce their contribution to global warming. Check out this gallery to learn about parenting sustainably.