Kid Dream Coffee Company in Beverly, Mass., offers a gathering spot for community centered around local and sustainable food and ethical coffee. Perfect for a treat with the whole family.

The North Shore is lucky to have WKND, a small business featuring ecofriendly products for sustainable living, right in downtown Beverly.

The first rule of a more sustainable lifestyle is always to reduce consumption. For greener back to school shopping, in Beverly or anywhere, start by assessing your home inventory and pruning your shopping list.