Green parenting

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Stumbitz, B. and Orzanna, R. 2025. Green parenting. in: Akenji, L., Vergragt, P., Szenewald Brown, H., Smith, T. and Wallnöfer, L.M. (ed.) Vocabulary for Sustainable Consumption and Lifestyles: A Language for Our Common Future Routledge. pp. 282-285
Chapter titleGreen parenting
AuthorsStumbitz, B. and Orzanna, R.
Abstract

Green parenting refers to a style of parenting that prioritizes environmentally friendly practices in raising children. This approach encompasses various aspects of a child’s life, including food choices and other consumer habits, transportation, energy use, waste management, and overall lifestyle. Green parents strive to minimize their family’s ecological footprint by making environmentally conscious decisions and teaching their children to respect and protect the environment. Ultimately, green parenting aims to foster a deeper connection between children and the natural environment while instilling values of environmental stewardship and responsibility.

Keywordsgreen parenting; parenthood; sustainable lifestyles; eco-friendly
Sustainable Development Goals11 Sustainable cities and communities
13 Climate action
3 Good health and well-being
12 Responsible consumption and production
Middlesex University ThemeSustainability
Health & Wellbeing
Page range282-285
Book titleVocabulary for Sustainable Consumption and Lifestyles: A Language for Our Common Future
EditorsAkenji, L., Vergragt, P., Szenewald Brown, H., Smith, T. and Wallnöfer, L.M.
PublisherRoutledge
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Paperback9781032952482
Hardcover9781032952741
Electronic9781003584056
Copyright Year2026
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Online29 Sep 2025
Print29 Sep 2025
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Accepted2024
Deposited08 Jun 2026
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