More Hip than Hippie Podcast
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Dori and Val tell you everything you wanted to know about living a green lifestyle that is more hip than hippie. It's upbeat, informative, and at times rather funny. (Yes, we shave).
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nhrisd, February 17, 2006
Reviewer: nhrisd
from California
These two irreverent and fun hosts serve up amazingly detailed, serious information about environmental and health hazards from cosmetics to biodiesal. They are enthusiastic and informative without being preachy, and their show is peppered with personal anecdotes and rocking musical interludes. The sound quality and delivery is excellent.
girijad83, February 17, 2006
Reviewer: girijad83
from India
More Hip than Hippie Podcast by Dori & Val is broadcast from California and underwritten by www.greenfeed.com, a site featuring eco-friendly products. This podcast definitely lives up to its title- both in presentation as well as content!
Dori and Val give great tips about how to live a green lifestyle- easy to make vegetarian recipes, simple energy and pollution saving tips, etc. They give a new definition to the word 'hip'- someone who is eco-friendly, aware of environment issues and follows the 'green' way. Most importantly, they infuse a touch of warm humour into their program. Do listen carefully to the opening 'green' rap song!
The audio quality and voice delivery are excellent. I give this podcast 5 stars and recommend it to everyone.
Green People are Cool, February 17, 2006
Reviewer: LOLDavid
from Los Angeles, California
For everyone that thinks people who buy organic foods are squares, Dori & Val will dispel that idea. They're fun friends who enjoy living a green lifestyle, talking about eating healthy, being environmentally friendly, gardening, raising healthy kids, and much else. They're from northern California which provides them with a lot of material to draw from since they have a lot of eco friendly options up there. Their show does run an hour so it isn't right to the point, and is more like talk radio. But that's what makes it so fun.
More Hip than hippie, February 17, 2006
Reviewer: kricket
from Minnesota
What a fantastic podcast. This high energy, informative podcast is the best I've listened to. The hosts do a wonderful job of keeping me entertained while giving me a lot a great and realistic ways that I can contribute. Buying and using eco-friendly products seem so easy after listening to these lovely ladies.
I listened to the holiday grab bag issue. I highly suggest you do the same! :-)
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More Hip Than Hippie - Lean & Serene Green Caffeine
Author: Dori and Val
Wed, May 14, 2008
More Hip Than Hippie #50 - Lean & Serene Green Caffeine
Dori and Val are talking about alternatives to caffeine and coffee.
Beer and Chocolate:
Beer: Aviator Red and Blackbird Stout from Flying Bison Brewing Company and sent in by
listener Perry. Thanks!
Chocolate: 1848 Dark Chocolate 86% also sent in by Perry.
Hip News and Finds
Finds:
Teenie Weenie Greenie™
This week's Teenie Weenie Greenie™ is to build your own root cellar. It will
help you to extend the life of your produce. For more information on root cellars, click here.
Lean & Serene Green Caffeine
Dori and Val are talking about alternatives to caffeine and coffee.
Listener Emails
Once again, we have a bunch of great listener emails. Keep 'em rolling in at hip@greenfeet.com.
And don't forget to post articles, links, and speak your mind at our MHTH forum!
- Show your support! Listener Doug needs your support! He is participating
in the relay for the life and raising money for cancer research in memory of his
Mother-in-law who passed away this December. Support a great cause and donate by clicking here.
- It's getting hot in here! Katie just found out about a new eco-friendly
way to heat your house instead of a radiator or electric baseboard heating - infrared
heating. Redwell Infrared Heating sells giant ceramic
tiles fitted with infrared heating elements.
- Eating crow. Jay sent along an article about flocks of crows are causing blackouts in Japan.
- Cart friendly. Onawa had a couple of links to share. The first is for Cart Helpers, reusable bags designed to fit
inside your shopping cart. Also be sure to check out her blog.
- Shout out! Thanks to Jen for mentioning More Hip on her blog, New Green Mama.
- Strip! Lottie wanted to recommend the SmartStrip surge protector. It saves energy by
turning off your computer and peripherals even if you forget.
- Mulching. New Listener Sarah wanted everyone to know about cocoa shell mulch.
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More Hip Than Hippie - A Chat with Dr. Sustainability
Author: Dori and Val
Wed, May 7, 2008
More Hip Than Hippie #149 - A Chat with Dr. Sustainability
Mark Stemen, head of the Sustainability program at California State University, Chico
stops by to chat with Dori and Val about phantom loads.
Beer and Chocolate:
Beer: Red Rocket Pale Ale by Bristol Brewing Company sent in by lurker and
long time listener Michael. Thanks Michael!
Chocolate: 3400 Phinney collection from TheoChocolate.com
Hip News and Finds
Finds:
- Don't have a cow, man! Following through their commitment to the environment, Universal Studios is utilizing green
technology in the new 'The Simpsons Ride'.
- A hairy commitment. Or not so harry if you think about it. On Earth Day in an attempt to draw attention to the dangers
of deforestation, Harrison Ford had his chest waxed on Access
Hollywood. Ford is the vice chair of the global environmental group Conservation International.
Hip News:
- Heavy lead. The EPA is pushing for tougher standards regarding airborne lead. They believe
that the current allowable concentrations do not adequately protect the public, especially children.
- Chemical corruption? Mary Gade, top Midwest administrator for the EPA,
resigned amid internal fights over chemical contamination near Dow Chemical's
headquarters in Michigan. Gade told the Chicago Tribune she was forced to resign after drawing attention to Dow's actions.
- Gasp! Dirty air! The American Lung Association has come out with a report card
ranking air quality across America.
Teenie Weenie Greenieâ
This week's Teenie Weenie Greenieâ is to take a five minute walk around your house and unplug
any appliances that aren't being used regularly - think cell phone charges, blenders, etc.
This will cut off phantom loads and save you money on your energy bill.
A Chat with Dr. Sustainability
Mark Stemen, head of the Sustainability program at California State University, Chico
stops by to chat with Dori and Val about phantom loads. If you have any questions for
Mark, you can email him at m.stemen@csuchico.edu.
Listener Emails
Once again, we have a bunch of great listener emails. Keep 'em rolling in at hip@greenfeet.com.
And don't forget to post articles, links, and speak your mind at our MHTH forum!
- Cut out the clip. Jillicious sent a link to a video that shows how to close bags without using a clip.
- Kids take a stand! One of the main industries in Cassi's community is chlorine and chemical manufacturing. She
recently attended a public forum held by community members and biologists from Oceana.org
urging the Olin, TN facility to reduce or eliminate the use of mercury in the production of their chemicals. Cassi's sons
were so inspired that they decided to start educating their classmates and teachers about the problem and even created a petition.
Unfortunately, the school's administration squashed their efforts as not to offend the chemical company which "does a great deal to
support the school". Hrmph. We applaud the efforts of Cassi's sons and urge them to keep
up the good work! Click
here learn more about mercury pollution from chemical production and what you can do to help.
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More Hip Than Hippie - Talkin' Trash
Author: Dori and Val
Thu, May 1, 2008
More Hip Than Hippie #148 - Talkin Trash
Bill Mannel, Manager of the Solid Waste program at our local Public Works Facility,
stops by to talk about what really happens to waste that ends up in the landfill.
Beer and Chocolate:
Beer: Oregon Honey Beer by MacTarnahan's Brewing Company
Chocolate: A selection of goodies from IgnaFire Chocolates sent in by Clara. Thanks Clara!
Hip News and Finds
Finds:
Hip News:
- A green AFTER-life. A green burial means you'll minimize your
footprint on this planet even after you've passed on.
- Makes us wonder. . Kellie sent along an article that questions if big high-tech companies are
green hypocrites.
Teenie Weenie Greenie™
This week's Teenie Weenie Greenie™ comes from Gorgeously Green by Sophie Uliano. It's a recipe for
a homemade natural insecticide for your garden. Fill a reusable spray bottle with tap water and 1/2 cup of liquid castille soap
(like Dr. Bronners). Shake it up and spray in your garden to repel aphids and other nasty bugs.
For a stronger solution, add 3 cloves of minced garlic and let it sit for 1 hour before spraying.
Talkin' Trash
Bill Mannel, Manager of the Solid Waste program at our local Public Works Facility,
stops by to talk about what really happens to waste that ends up in the landfill.
Listen in as they talk about what types of waste can and cannot go into the landfill.
Listener Emails
Once again, we have a bunch of great listener emails. Keep 'em rolling in at hip@greenfeet.com.
And don't forget to post articles, links, and speak your mind at our MHTH forum!
- Rubber duckie, you're the one! Catherine sent a link to fabulously phthalate-free rubber duckie.
- Beer Festival! Patrick wanted everyone to know about the World Beer Festival being held in North Carolina.
- Get your green, daily. Big thanks to Shawn, a writer for GreenDaily.com,
for an awesome review of More Hip Than Hippie.
- Bike to work week. If you're looking for a Bike to Work Week event near
you, James recommends checking out BiketoWorkWeek.org.
- Food is expensive, Eh? Jay sent a link to an article about how the rising price of grain is causing food prices in
Canada to climb higher and higher.
- Green Books for Green Living. Listener Angela wanted to let everyone know
about a great company that she works for, EcoBrain.com.
It's an online retailer of eBooks about the environment and eco-friendly living.
- Good news, bad news. Brian sent along several links, so let's start with the good
news first. A recent study shows that eating chocolate can lower your cholesterol. Now for
the bad news: Shell Oil is projecting that the demand
for oil is going to outstrip production by 2015. For more information, check out this interview
and lecture
with the head of Shell Oil.
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More Hip Than Hippie - Pedal Power
Author: Dori and Val
Thu, Apr 24, 2008
More Hip Than Hippie #147 - Pedal Power
It's bike to work week, so Dori and Val talk about the benefits of biking.
Beer and Chocolate:
Beer: Hop Ottin' IPA from Anderson Valley Brewing
Company. Check out Boontling, a type of slang used in the Anderson Valley.
Chocolate: Dark Blueberry Fully Loaded bar by Hebert's Candies.
Hip News and Finds
Finds:
Hip News:
- A lot of hot air. The Bush administration is urging the federal
appeals court to set aside a ruling that gave states the authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions.
- Drink it up. Nalegene
will stop using plastic containing BPA in response to the recent concerns raised by the National Toxicology Program.
Teenie Weenie Greenie™
This week's Teenie Weenie Greenie™ comes from Katherine in Barstow, California.
Instead of using cotton balls, Katherine cuts an unused sponge into cubes. Just rinse them
out when you're finished. They work just as well and reduce your waste.
Pedal Power
Steve O'Brian, owner of Pullins Cyclery here in Chico, stops by to talk with Dori and Val about the ins and outs of biking. Check out the links below for more tips and info.
Listener Emails
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And don't forget to post articles, links, and speak your mind at our MHTH forum!
- Recycling school lunch trays. Charlotte wrote in about RecycleTech,
a company that created a process that recycles polystyrene lunch trays into plastic that can be used to make CD jewel cases and
more.
- Forks, knives, and spoons, Oh my! Sara is looking for a good alternative to disposable plastic utensils. Val recommends
stainless steel cutlery or bamboo cutlery.
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More Hip Than Hippie - Greenie Meets Weenie
Author: Dori and Val
Wed, Apr 16, 2008
More Hip Than Hippie #146 - Greenie Meets Weenie
Global warming is a hoax? Sure, and I'm the Queen of England. Dori and Val discuss
dealing with skeptics.
Beer and Chocolate:
Beer: Blackberry Blonde by Etna Brewing Co.
Chocolate: Climate Change Chocolate by Bloomsberry & Company. It's 55% dark chocolate and
for every bar purchased, TerraPass will purchase 133 lbs of verified carbon offsets. Go ahead, have your chocolate and eat it too!
Hip News and Finds
Finds:
- Green travels. Next time you're looking to book an eco-conscious vacation,
check out the Green Travel Hub at RezHub.com. Hotels are
given green scores of 1-5 branches based on how eco-friendly they are.
- Take a good long soak. Snorkel.com offers customers red-cedar spas heated by an
underwater stove, so you take a long, hot bath without with using all the energy.
- For your viewing pleasure. Check out EarthDayTV.net.
- We'll drink to that! If you live in the Northeast US, next year you'll want to
do your taxes with Tavern Tax. For 10 weeks each year before the
tax deadline, you can make appointment at your local tavern to have your taxes done by a certified CPA. You can have a beer while
they take care of your taxes.
- Permaculture Magazine. Win one of 100 free one year online subscriptions to Permaculture Magazine by recommend a community/project
who you think they should support.
- Shout outs! Thanks to the YoGeek Workout Blog and ecochick shopping blog for mentioning More Hip Than
Hippie and Greenfeet.com.
Hip News:
- Go big or go home! The Palazzo Las Vegas has been named the largest green building in the world and given a
Silver LEED Certification by the U.S. Green Building Council.
- Ski green. The Mt. Bachelor ski resort will start purchasing
100% of its power from renewable energy sources beginning in June of this year.
Teenie Weenie Greenieâ
This week's Teenie Weenie Greenieâ is to start a dialogue with 5 people about Earth Day. Talk about what Earth Day means to them
and share what you're doing to make the planet a better place.
When Greenie Meets Weenie
Dori and Val talk about dealing with skeptics. Check out the links below for information and tools for talking with skeptics.
Listener Emails
Once again, we have a bunch of great listener emails. Keep 'em rolling in at hip@greenfeet.com.
And don't forget to post articles, links, and speak your mind at our MHTH forum!
- Let is all hang out. Dot wanted everyone to know that April 19th is National Hanging Out Day, a day to encourage
people to line dry their clothes.
- Cool down. Brandi wanted to recommend the Futuregirl blog that has some great tips for keeping
your house cool when you live on the high level floors of a building.
- Yahoo! for Earth Day. Trystan wanted to spread the word about Yahoo!'s Earth Day Campaign. They have partnered
with FreeCycle and are encouraging people to check out the FreeCycle by hiding Earth-friendly prizes in random reuse groups.
Check it out and you could win a Smart Car, organic food delivery, and other green products.
- A Message from the Earth. Colin and Carrick have made another amazing video
entitled "Message from the Earth'. It's a wonderful video
with an important message.
- Diaper duty. Liz wanted to let all the new parents out there know about Fleurville.com,
which makes awesome diaper bags that are PVC free.
- Green product reviews. Christina wants everyone to check out the beta for
Huddler.com, a website with green product reviews.
- A new web series from Sundance Channel. Lindsey wanted everyone to know
about an upcoming original web series, The Good Fight.
- Plastic bottles bad for boobies! Brian sent an article about how BPA from
plastic bottles has been linked to breast cancer.
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More Hip Than Hippie - The Dirty Dozen
Author: Dori and Val
Thu, Apr 10, 2008
More Hip Than Hippie #145 - The Dirty Dozen
Dori and Val delve into the Dirty Dozen - twelve unhealthy products you should avoid.
Out with the old, in with the new! Dori and Val have relocated to a new patio
with new equipment. There is still some tweaking to do as they get settled, so please
bear with us! Thanks!
Beer and Chocolate:
Beer: Wolaver's Certified Organic Oatmeal Stout
Chocolate:Organic Mint Dark Chocolate 72% by the Organic Seed & Bean Company
Hip News and Finds
Finds:
- From our cold, dead hands! If you weren't already convinced that global warming was a problem,
now our beer is at risk. Global warming is making it increasingly
difficult to grow barley, which could drive up the price of beer over the coming years.
- Dumpster diving minus the dumpster. VDumpsters.com is a website that allows users to create a
virtual dumpster and upload items for other people to search and claim - all for free!
Hip News:
- Toys 'R' Green? Toys 'R' Us has launched a new line of
environmentally friendly toys.
- Cup of joe? Wal-Mart has introduced a new line of organic,
Rainforest Alliance and fair trade certified coffees.
Teenie Weenie Greenieâ
This week's Teenie Weenie Greenieâ is to follow these tips to extend the life of your rechargeable batteries and devices.
- Avoid extremes. Rechargeable devices work best at normal room temperature.
- Don't overcharge. Set a timer when charging your batteries so they don't overcharge.
- Discharge before storing. Before storing rechargeable batteries for an extended period of time, make sure to fully
drain them.
- Store in cool conditions. Temperatures below 80 degrees Fahrenheit are best.
- Cool down. Allow batteries to cool for 30 minutes before recharging.
The Dirty Dozen
Dori and Val talk about discuss The Dirty Dozen: 12 Products You Should Avoid,
an article from Lighterfootstep.com. The list details twelve unhealthy or
resource-intensive products that you should consider reducing or eliminating from your life completely.
For alternatives to some of the products listed in the Dirty Dozen, stop by Greenfeet.com!
Listener Emails
Once again, we have a bunch of great listener emails. Keep 'em rolling in at hip@greenfeet.com.
And don't forget to post articles, links, and speak your mind at our MHTH forum!
- Help make a better world. Sandy wanted to let everyone know about BetterWorld.com,
a website that works with libraries to resell books and then donate the money to fund literacy programs around the world.
- Looking for a green car? Chris is a fan of GreenAuto.com, a resource for information on all the types of cars.
- Square watermelons. Maile heard about the square watermelons on last week's show and wanted to pass along
Instructables.com, which has directions for growing your own square watermelons.
- Green Career. Chibnik is a fan of Green Career Central for help on her search to
find a green career.
- Number what? Shayna sent along an awesome article that explains what each of
the plastic recycling symbols mean.
- Dude! Dell's gone green! Big Ed sent an article about how Dell's 2.1 million
sq. ft. campus is now running on green energy.
- Just for Val. Josh found the perfect website for pronunciation-challenged Val. Forvo.com
has audio snippets of people saying different words so you can hear how they sound. He also sent a link to an article about how
18 states are suing the EPA over emissions.
Finally, he recommends the Publik House restaurant, voted the 2005 #1 beer
bar in America.
- Where to send beer and chocolate for Dori and Val.
More Hip Than Hippie
275 Fairchild Ave. #107
Chico, CA 95928
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More Hip Than Hippie - CSA to Z
Author: Dori and Val
Thu, Apr 3, 2008
More Hip Than Hippie #144 - CSA to Z Beer and Chocolate:
Beer: Sierra Nevada Summerfest
Chocolate: Perugina Bittersweet Chocolate Bar 60%
Hip News and Finds Finds:
- Xerox has come up with a calculator that helps companies reduce energy used by printers, copiers, and other technology. The calculator considers factors like the type of print cartridge, print color, speed, and number of pages printed per month.
Hip News:
- Here fishy, fishy. Scientists are testing Pavlov's theory out in a slightly different environment: under water. Scientists will try to train fish to catch themselves by swimming into a net when they hear a tone that signals feeding time.
- "Green" Eggs. Do the eggs you eat from happy hens, roaming freely on a open range? Probably not. Most eggs come from confined animal feeding operations (CAFO's) in which thousands of hens are confined in small spaces. With a little research, you can ensure you're eating eggs from hens that treated humanely.
- Urban Decay The city of Boston is looking to build an urban, indoor composting facility. In addition to reducing the carbon emissions generated by transporting the waste outside the city, the facility would also utilize the methane from the decomposing waste to generate electricity.
Teenie Weenie Greenieâ This week's Teenie Weenie Greenieâ was inspired by Earth Hour. Make a commitment to dine by candle light once a week. You'll enjoy the time spent bonding with friends and family - and use less energy while you're at it!
CSA to Z Lee and Francine from our local CSA stop by the patio to chat with Dori and Val. They work at GRUB, which stands for Growing Resourcefully Uniting Bellies, which delivers a box of locally grown, organic produce by bike to your home each week. GRUB sets aside 25% of the veggies for low-income families at reduced or no cost. If you have any questions for Lee or Francine, you can email them at grubchico@yahoo.com.
Listener Emails Once again, we have a bunch of great listener emails. Keep 'em rolling in at hip@greenfeet.com. And don't forget to post articles, links, and speak your mind at our MHTH forum!
- Going batty. Nikki wrote in for advice to attract bats to her bat house. Pick up your own Bat House at Greenfeet.com.
- Thar she blows. Alex sent along a cool article about how some French wine will be transported as far as Canada by three-masted 19th century sail boats.
- Equal opportunity growing. Brian sent a news story about a study that shows identical crop yields from organically grown foods and those grown non-organically.
- The Fringe. Jay sent a link to his new forum, The Fringe. It's for people who want to eat food that is environmentally conscious, animal friendly, but not necessarily always vegetarian.
- The wonders of biodiesel. Kellie sent a link with the Top 15 Unexpected Uses for Biodiesel.
- She's not the brightest bulb. . . Sven sent an article about how Rep. Michele Bachmann of Minnesota has introduced the "Light Bulb Freedom of Choice Act". The bill seeks to repeal the nationwide phase-out of conventional light bulbs.
- A mystery. James sent a link to an article about the mystery of global warming's missing heat.
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More Hip Than Hippie - Save the Earth, Save Cash
Author: Dori and Val
Wed, Mar 26, 2008
More Hip Than Hippie #143 - Save the Earth, Save Cash
Dori and Val talk about how you can save some cash while you save the Earth. There's a
coupod in this episode so listen closely!
Beer and Chocolate:
Beer: Censored Rich Copper Ale by Lagunitas Brewing Company
Chocolate: Organic Dark Chocolate with Orange and Fig by
Seeds of Change
Hip News and Finds
Finds:
- Hipster Hero. Christine wanted to everyone to know about her Hipster Hero, Dan Phillips. Dan set out to house the working
poor by keeping usable building materials out of the landfill. He builds houses of a town's discarded materials.
- Squares only. Japanese farmers have started growing square watermelons, which are space-saving in
small Japanese groceries. To get the square shape, farmers simply grow the watermelons in a square box.
- Go fly a kite! Beluga Skysails, a commercial cargo ship,
completed their first trip using giant kites as auxiliary power. The shipping company plans to give 20% of the fuel savings
directly to the crew as an incentive.
- Want to win 10 million dollars? The Progressive Automotive X Prize
international competition is designed to inspire a new generation of viable, super fuel-efficient vehicles. The winner gets a
$10 million prize purse.
Hip News:
Teenie Weenie Greenieâ
This week's Teenie Weenie Greenieâ comes from Cassi and is a great way to reduce
your electricity usage. She took outlet covers and covered one or more outlets in
most of the pair or quad outlets in the high use areas around her house. Rather than have
her toaster, coffee maker, and cell phone charger all plugged in at once, it forces her
to make a choice and plug in one or the other. It also cuts down on the things she
has to go around unplugging when they are leaving the house for an extended period of
time.
Save the Earth, Save Cash
Dori and Val talk about how you can save some cash while you go green. For more tips check
out Michael Bluejay's tips for saving electricity and
The Green Guide. Be sure to surf by Greenfeet.com
to find some of the products mentioned in the show!
Listener Emails
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And don't forget to post articles, links, and speak your mind at our MHTH forum!
- Calling all Aussies! Mark in Perth, Western Australia wanted to let all
the other Aussies out there know about Choice.com.au.
It's a website that tests the performance and energy efficiency of different products.
- Doug sent along an article about mercury in CFL's.
- Get your blog on. Check out Myssi's blog at Smartdame.blogspot.com.
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More Hip Than Hippie - Sanitation Hits the Fan
Author: Dori and Val
Wed, Mar 19, 2008
More Hip Than Hippie #142 - Sanitation Hits the Fan
Beer and Chocolate:
Beer: Butte Creek Organic Hop IPA
Chocolate: Equal Exchange Organic Very Dark Chocolate 71%
Hip News and Finds
Finds:
Hip News:
- The Queen of Green. In her annual Commonwealth Day message, Queen Elizabeth urged the 2 billion people that
comprise the Commonwealth to come together in defense of the environment.
- Put me in Coach. Major League Baseball has announced the creation of a Team Greening Program. The program coordinates
environmentally sound practices pursued by each team in the league.
Teenie Weenie Greenieâ
This week's Teenie Weenie Greenieâ is to create your own lending library at work.
Set aside a shelf or box where employees can bring in books they've finished reading.
Sanitation Hits the Fan
With World Water Day just around the corner (March 22), Dori and Val talk about water and
sanitation. Find out more about this topic by checking out the links below.
Val's Trip to LA
Recently, Val took a trip down to Los Angeles for a trade show. Check below for other links from Val's trip.
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More Hip Than Hippie - Eco-friendly Fridge
Author: Dori and Val
Wed, Mar 12, 2008
More Hip Than Hippie #141 - Eco-friendly Fridge
Beer and Chocolate:
Beer: Full Sail LTD
Chocolate: Chocolove Organic Dark Chocolate 61% Cocoa Content
Hip News and Finds
Finds:
Hip News:
- Off to a promising start. Infinia,
a clean energy start up company, has raised $50 million in financing to further develop their clean energy technology. The
utility-scale renewable energy technology combines a Stirling engine (which converts heat into electricity) with a large solar
collector.
- You might be blown away. Denmark-based Vestas Wind Systems, the world's largest wind-turbine maker, officially
opened its first U.S. manufacturing plant just outside of Windsor, Colorado.
- Coal cool down. Grist.org has a great article that brings together several
threads into what they call a web of Really Bad News for coal.
- Energy Star cleans up washers. Energy Star will be beefing up the standards ofor washing machines.
Teenie Weenie Greenie™
This week's Teenie Weenie Greenie™ was sent in by Malie in Germany. She wanted to recommend Interflush,
a flushing device for toilets that lets you use only the water you need. The toilet only flushes when the handle is held down, and
stops when the handle is released. They say it can save up to 47% of the water normally used for flushing.
Another option for decreasing amount of water you waste flushing is to put a container, or some other object that takes up space, in the tank of your toilet.
Eco-friendly Fridge
Dori and Val talk about tips for greening up your refrigerator. Check the links below more information on greening your current fridge and buying a new one.
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