Archive for May, 2006
More Hip Than Hippie - Art to Die For
Wednesday, May 31st, 2006More Hip Than Hippie - Art to Die For
We love art Ã?? not that either one of us can paint, draw or heaven forbid, sculpt. But, we love to have fun anyway. After all, beauty is in the eye of the beholder correct? Plus, we have kids who are quite the artists and who doesnÃ??t love their childÃ??s art plastered all over the refrigerator and surrounding walls? We were astonished to find that many art supplies contain chemicals that can be harmful to those who use them. This show offers insight into alternatives to create beautiful and eco-friendly art.
Finds and Hip news:
Finds
- Val adores the publication MaryJanesFarm. Check it out at www.maryjanesfarm.org
- Dori shared two great finds this week. The first is Fabio as the spokesperson for I CanÃ??t Believe ItÃ??s Not Butter. We couldnÃ??t help but giggle. Listen to hear DoriÃ??s example. Check it out at www.thekitchenoflove.com
- Dori also shared her Ã??BriefÃ?? Case to hide your valuables. Val about fell off her chair. Get your own pair at www.shomer-tec.com.
Hip News
Wine, Cheese and Chocolate!
This week we indulge and have cheese service. Wahoo!
Wine: Organic Vintners Mendocino Merlot Ã?? Vintage 2003. ItÃ??s certified Vegan!
Cheese: Organic Valley Raw Milk Cheddar.
Cheese: Trader JoeÃ??s Apricot Stilton
Chocolate: Sweet AndyÃ??s Candies local to Chico, CA. Email him at sweetandycandies@yahoo.com and tell him to get off his ass and get a website built!
Art to Die For
Here are some links to find out more information regarding art supplies, their safety and eco friendly alternatives.
- Eco- House Ã?? a great source for eco friendly finishes
- Blick Art Materials
- ArtSupply.com
Listener Emails
- Daryen shared the links for Green Friday Ã?? a movement starting to promote sustainable transportation.
- Mike is participating in a Breast Cancer Prevention fundraiser cycling event. Please take the time to learn more at mpompa.podomatic.com
- HereÃ??s the trailer to the new movie that listener Christine told us about. ItÃ??s called Who Killed The Electric Car? This looks fantastic!
- Gail is on her way to Kenya although we are not sure why and really want to know. Tell us Gail! Here are some links to some aromatherapy products that will help you sleep.
- Doug helped out with some information about organic honey. HereÃ??s where you can learn more.
- Michael shared his insight about the whole Organic Milk debate. Remember we discussed the Cornucopia InstituteÃ??s report a few shows back. HereÃ??s some info to read and let us know what you think. WeÃ??ll be doing some investigation of our own.
Stay tuned as next week we discuss Green Funerals! That should be interesting.
Email us at hip@greenfeet.com. Don’t forget to vote for us at Podcastalley.com, review our show at iTunes and Podcast Pickle .
More Hip Than Hippie - Art to Die For
Wednesday, May 31st, 2006More Hip Than Hippie - Art to Die For
We love art Ã?? not that either one of us can paint, draw or heaven forbid, sculpt. But, we love to have fun anyway. After all, beauty is in the eye of the beholder correct? Plus, we have kids who are quite the artists and who doesnÃ??t love their childÃ??s art plastered all over the refrigerator and surrounding walls? We were astonished to find that many art supplies contain chemicals that can be harmful to those who use them. This show offers insight into alternatives to create beautiful and eco-friendly art.
Finds and Hip news:
Finds
- Val adores the publication MaryJanesFarm. Check it out at www.maryjanesfarm.org
- Dori shared two great finds this week. The first is Fabio as the spokesperson for I CanÃ??t Believe ItÃ??s Not Butter. We couldnÃ??t help but giggle. Listen to hear DoriÃ??s example. Check it out at www.thekitchenoflove.com
- Dori also shared her Ã??BriefÃ?? Case to hide your valuables. Val about fell off her chair. Get your own pair at www.shomer-tec.com.
Hip News
Wine, Cheese and Chocolate!
This week we indulge and have cheese service. Wahoo!
Wine: Organic Vintners Mendocino Merlot Ã?? Vintage 2003. ItÃ??s certified Vegan!
Cheese: Organic Valley Raw Milk Cheddar.
Cheese: Trader JoeÃ??s Apricot Stilton
Chocolate: Sweet AndyÃ??s Candies local to Chico, CA. Email him at sweetandycandies@yahoo.com and tell him to get off his ass and get a website built!
Art to Die For
Here are some links to find out more information regarding art supplies, their safety and eco friendly alternatives.
- Eco- House Ã?? a great source for eco friendly finishes
- Blick Art Materials
- ArtSupply.com
Listener Emails
- Daryen shared the links for Green Friday Ã?? a movement starting to promote sustainable transportation.
- Mike is participating in a Breast Cancer Prevention fundraiser cycling event. Please take the time to learn more at mpompa.podomatic.com
- HereÃ??s the trailer to the new movie that listener Christine told us about. ItÃ??s called Who Killed The Electric Car? This looks fantastic!
- Gail is on her way to Kenya although we are not sure why and really want to know. Tell us Gail! Here are some links to some aromatherapy products that will help you sleep.
- Doug helped out with some information about organic honey. HereÃ??s where you can learn more.
- Michael shared his insight about the whole Organic Milk debate. Remember we discussed the Cornucopia InstituteÃ??s report a few shows back. HereÃ??s some info to read and let us know what you think. WeÃ??ll be doing some investigation of our own.
Stay tuned as next week we discuss Green Funerals! That should be interesting.
Email us at hip@greenfeet.com. Don’t forget to vote for us at Podcastalley.com, review our show at iTunes and Podcast Pickle .
Inside Renewable Energy - May 25, 2006
Thursday, May 25th, 2006Peterborough, NH. [RenewableEnergyAccess.com] With the price of oil and gas increasingly out of reach for the average consumer, the wood pellet industry has entered an unprecedented phase of expansion. But some have questioned wood pellets’ legitimacy as a truly renewable energy source. In the week’s edition of “Inside Renewable Energy,” Charlie Niebling of New England Wood Pellets makes the case for the company’s product, citing the benefits of carbon neutrality, localized economies and sustainable feedstock. Wood pellets are not emission-free, but they contribute far fewer greenhouse gases than oil, gas or coal, says Niebling. With more customers than ever, the pellet industry can no longer rely on a limitless supply of its primary source material, sawdust. The key to continual supply may turn out to be sustainable forestry, Niebling says.
In this week’s podcast, RewableEnergyAccess.com Editor Jesse Broehl weighs in on the most significant stories of the month. A new concentrated solar project in Arizona may signal the beginning of a new era for the technology, says Broehl, as Southwestern states find ways to comply with renewable portfolio standards and supply power to a growing population. Broehl also discusses the lack of federal support for solar in Canada and says there may be reasons for optimism regarding offshore wind power in the U.S., despite the struggles of the Cape Wind project.
This week’s “Inside Renewable Energy” offers the latest in renewable energy news.
More Hip Than Hippie Pocast #49 - Your Eco-Friendly Lawn!
Wednesday, May 24th, 2006We’re happy campers this week we’ve got beer sent in by hipsters Theresa & Michelle, yummy treats and we’re talking yards. That’s right, this week it’s all about yards - particularly lawns and how much we truly dislike them. We’ve got some alternatives and ideas how to keep the one you’ve got (if you just can’t part with it), happy and healthy without nasty chemicals.
Finds and Hip News:
Finds
- We talked about RecycleBank - where you can earn Recyclebank dollars from your household recycling and use them at participating companies. Check it out at www.recyclebank.com
- Jill-icious sent us an email about www.commutercars.com. Called Tango, these little speed demons take up half the space of a traditional car and George Clooney boasts to own one. There are three models to choose from - the basic model starts at just over $18,000 U.S.
- Check out the Beach Solar Laundromat based in Toronto, Canada. It’s really cool! www.mondial-energy.com
Hip News
- Griping about gas prices in an SUV - from Newsweek.
The Beer, Chocolate and Treats
Beer:
Hipsters Theresa & Michelle thrilled us to death by sending us a half gallon of Chocolate Ale from Walter Payton’s Roadhouse Complex in Aurora, IL. Yummmmmy! Here’s the link to try some yourself www.americasbrewpub.com
Chocolate & Treats:
We bit into some Newman’s Own Organics www.newmansownorganics.com Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups and enjoyed some Maple Butter from Shady Maple Farms www.shadymaple.ca It’s from Canada, eh! We tasted in spread on some local, Lundberg farms organic cinnamon rice cakes (we liked them despite our dislike of rice cakes!) www.lundberg.com
Lawn & Yard Care 101
Both of us agree that lawn is not the most earth friendly addition to our yards. There are lots of alternatives and ways to have a beautiful and healthy yard - some of them even include a more "friendly" lawn such as clover. Here are some links to check out for more information:
Here’s some info on lawn info and alternatives:
- Environmental Pollution and Landscaping
- 10 Ideas for Environment- Friendly or "Green" Living
- Green Yards: Go Natural and Save
- Clover: The Cheap, Low-Maintenance Alternative
- Tips from HGTV to use recycled materials in your garden. They’re fun!
- Eco Friendly Yard & Weed Control Products
- Really Cool Product called a Flat-Sack that can be used all over the yard and house.
- Here’s a book on how to organically control pests and bugs in your yard.
Listener Emails
- Listener Karen shared this great short video on "water fuel". Check it out.
- Hipster Josh rides his bike to work and listens to MoreHip on the way. He heard us discuss how cool it would be to have a bike powered blender on the back. Guess what? He found one! Val’s saving her pennies for this one - she’ll have bike powered Margaritas in no time! www.bikeblender.com - downside is that they only fit on Xtracycles.
- Check out Josh’s blog at www.eatingpeanuts.com
- The lovely Allison wants to know how to properly dispose of her ginormous bottle of baby oil that she’s been using to take off her eye makeup. Here’s what we found out: Bring it to your local household hazardous waste facility. Do not put it in the trash or down the drain.
What we use to get our eye make up off is this eye makeup remover from Osea or a good natural face cleanser works fine too. Val isn’t sure how that last one will work on waterproof mascara. Let us know what you think if you try it. - Doug is still looking for those one million signatures for the Lancaster Relay for Life - sign up! Here’s the link.
- Liisa ( the one with two I’s) shared a great article on LifeGem - the folks who make diamonds out of your grandmother. Apparently, they are making a diamond out of Beethoven’s hair. Find out more here.
- Sara - here are some sources for you for organic cotton and hemp t-shirts. - American Apparel, TS Designs, Organic Consumers Association
Don’t miss the promo for "The Tiny Guide" with Lee Ann Westover of the The Lascivious Biddies. Her newest podcast is for those who Travel slow, Travel small…and love every minute of it! You’re going to love this one!
Don’t forget to listen for the code that was left out two weeks ago!
Email us at hip@greenfeet.com. Don’t forget to vote for us at Podcastalley.com, review our show at iTunes and Podcast Pickle .
More Hip Than Hippie Pocast #49 - Your Eco-Friendly Lawn!
Wednesday, May 24th, 2006We’re happy campers this week we’ve got beer sent in by hipsters Theresa & Michelle, yummy treats and we’re talking yards. That’s right, this week it’s all about yards - particularly lawns and how much we truly dislike them. We’ve got some alternatives and ideas how to keep the one you’ve got (if you just can’t part with it), happy and healthy without nasty chemicals.
Finds and Hip News:
Finds
- We talked about RecycleBank - where you can earn Recyclebank dollars from your household recycling and use them at participating companies. Check it out at www.recyclebank.com
- Jill-icious sent us an email about www.commutercars.com. Called Tango, these little speed demons take up half the space of a traditional car and George Clooney boasts to own one. There are three models to choose from - the basic model starts at just over $18,000 U.S.
- Check out the Beach Solar Laundromat based in Toronto, Canada. It’s really cool! www.mondial-energy.com
Hip News
- Griping about gas prices in an SUV - from Newsweek.
The Beer, Chocolate and Treats
Beer:
Hipsters Theresa & Michelle thrilled us to death by sending us a half gallon of Chocolate Ale from Walter Payton’s Roadhouse Complex in Aurora, IL. Yummmmmy! Here’s the link to try some yourself www.americasbrewpub.com
Chocolate & Treats:
We bit into some Newman’s Own Organics www.newmansownorganics.com Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups and enjoyed some Maple Butter from Shady Maple Farms www.shadymaple.ca It’s from Canada, eh! We tasted in spread on some local, Lundberg farms organic cinnamon rice cakes (we liked them despite our dislike of rice cakes!) www.lundberg.com
Lawn & Yard Care 101
Both of us agree that lawn is not the most earth friendly addition to our yards. There are lots of alternatives and ways to have a beautiful and healthy yard - some of them even include a more "friendly" lawn such as clover. Here are some links to check out for more information:
Here’s some info on lawn info and alternatives:
- Environmental Pollution and Landscaping
- 10 Ideas for Environment- Friendly or "Green" Living
- Green Yards: Go Natural and Save
- Clover: The Cheap, Low-Maintenance Alternative
- Tips from HGTV to use recycled materials in your garden. They’re fun!
- Eco Friendly Yard & Weed Control Products
- Really Cool Product called a Flat-Sack that can be used all over the yard and house.
- Here’s a book on how to organically control pests and bugs in your yard.
Listener Emails
- Listener Karen shared this great short video on "water fuel". Check it out.
- Hipster Josh rides his bike to work and listens to MoreHip on the way. He heard us discuss how cool it would be to have a bike powered blender on the back. Guess what? He found one! Val’s saving her pennies for this one - she’ll have bike powered Margaritas in no time! www.bikeblender.com - downside is that they only fit on Xtracycles.
- Check out Josh’s blog at www.eatingpeanuts.com
- The lovely Allison wants to know how to properly dispose of her ginormous bottle of baby oil that she’s been using to take off her eye makeup. Here’s what we found out: Bring it to your local household hazardous waste facility. Do not put it in the trash or down the drain.
What we use to get our eye make up off is this eye makeup remover from Osea or a good natural face cleanser works fine too. Val isn’t sure how that last one will work on waterproof mascara. Let us know what you think if you try it. - Doug is still looking for those one million signatures for the Lancaster Relay for Life - sign up! Here’s the link.
- Liisa ( the one with two I’s) shared a great article on LifeGem - the folks who make diamonds out of your grandmother. Apparently, they are making a diamond out of Beethoven’s hair. Find out more here.
- Sara - here are some sources for you for organic cotton and hemp t-shirts. - American Apparel, TS Designs, Organic Consumers Association
Don’t miss the promo for "The Tiny Guide" with Lee Ann Westover of the The Lascivious Biddies. Her newest podcast is for those who Travel slow, Travel small…and love every minute of it! You’re going to love this one!
Don’t forget to listen for the code that was left out two weeks ago!
Email us at hip@greenfeet.com. Don’t forget to vote for us at Podcastalley.com, review our show at iTunes and Podcast Pickle .
Inside Renewable Energy - May 18, 2006
Thursday, May 18th, 2006There has been extensive coverage of oil company profits recently, and equal coverage of skyrocketing prices at the pump. Less attention has been paid to specific proposals on how to redress the imbalance. In this week’s edition of “Inside Renewable Energy,” Julie Buckner of Californians For Clean Energy makes a case for the organization’s Clean Alternative Energy Initiative, which calls for an extraction tax of up to 6% on all crude oil produced in California. The tax revenue will be directed toward the further development of alternative fuels and alternative-fuel vehicles. California oil companies are calling the Initiative a punitive measure that panders to public sentiment.
Wind power has come a long way in recent years, especially in the U.S. Wind Power 2006, a trade show sponsored by the American Wind Energy Association, will reflect a rapidly evolving industry, says AWEA’s Steven Miner. The show, which will take place June 4-7 in Pittsburgh, PA, will be more multi-dimensional than ever, says Miner, and will include a strong international presence, new investors, and multiple presentations and exhibitions that address the supply side of the business.
This week’s “Inside Renewable Energy” also offers the latest in renewable energy news.
More Hip than Hippie - Take a Bike - For your health
Wednesday, May 17th, 2006More Hip Than Hippie Pocast #48 - Take a Bike - For Your Health!
The weatherâs turned sunny and warm â perfect for riding a bike. By taking your bike instead of a car youâll save money, do your part to help the environment and maybe even tone up those calf muscles. Weâll discuss the doâs, donâts and how-toâs of riding around town. Weâll also chat about Fair Trade Day and cover the basics on what Fair Trade is. Itâs a good refresher on the topic and it may help to explain the concept of Fair Trade to others.
Weâve got fun, finds, beer, and chocolate and, as usual, lots of fantastic listener emails.
Finds and Hip News:
- âGreen Roofsâ growing more popular â an article found on CNN.com
- Doriâs article on the Real Cost of Owning a Hybrid. Courtesy of aol.com.
- Is the hype about the benefits of green tea just that? Is it Hype? Read about it here.
The Beer and Chocolate
The Beer: Boddingtons Pub Ale - find it at www.boddingtons.com. That link (which was on the can) didn’t work for me, and when I did some research here is what I found.
The Chocolate: Ecco Bellaâs Health by Chocolate at www.eccobella.com
Take a Bike - For Your Health
Join us for our chat with Ed from Chico Velo â a local bike club. This guy knows his way around a kickstand! Ed shares some great tips on how to prepare to bike to work â everything from ensuring you have the right equipment, back up plans and oh, yes, the sweat. How the heck do you stay fresh and dry? Visit these websites for more details on the benefits of actually riding your bike and tips on how to be successful biking to work, school, wherever with safety, comfort and style in mind.
Celebrate Fair Trade Day - It Does A World Good!
In a nutshell, Fair Trade acknowledges basic human rights and environmental standards. Itâs that simple. âFair Tradeâ means that trading partnerships are based on reciprocal benefits and mutual respect. Here are some great resources to learn more. We strongly encourage all of you to understand Fair Trade and participate as well as sharing your knowledge with others. Remember, one of our loudest voices is how we spend each and every dollar. We do and can make a difference.
- fairtraderesource.org
- www.globalexchange.org
- www.coopamerica.org
- www.fairtrade.net< /a>
- www.fairtradefederation.org
Listener Emails:
- A new listener in Noriko Japan wrote in and shared that they own a hybrid car called an Estima. Itâs a hybrid minivan from Toyota. Check it out.
- Larry from Podcasting Dallas sent us an article to share regarding a University of Illinois research team who makes crude oil out of pig manure.
- Brian from âOKâ had an issue with the new Plenty magazine (turns out the author of the article didnât find MHTH her cup of tea) so weâd like to suggest that you send the editor your take on things. Hereâs the email letters@plenty mag.com Brian also wanted to share his find for the week â a comic book collection on DVD ROM for the More Geek Than Hippie crowd.
- Heidi has been listening to our show for quite a while now (thank you) and is putting together a new environmental blog www.groxie.com (rock on!). She also came across a great article.
- Prabjit provided us with this ecological footprint calculator.
- Shayna sent this article from Google Reader that lists the top 10 states with the most hybrids.
- Jon and Karen from Everlution Forms emailed us and provided the link to 1% for the planet â an alliance of businesses committed to leveraging their resources to create a healthier planet.
- Our friend Patrick sent an article to let the hippies meet the nerdies. More news about the Ethanol Tariff.
- Liz shared a great article from the Wall Street Journal about Organic Milk. Here it is.
- Katie shared with us Oregonâs first all organic brewery. www.rootsorganicbrewing.com
- Our favorite Doug over in Pennsylvania sent us the âgreen versionâ of digg.com - you can find it at www.hugg.com
- Gail. Here are the links to the DEET free insect repellents we were talking about. Herbal Armor Bite Blocker Vâtae Outdoor Aromatherapy Mist (contains Catnip oil)
- Melissa is a new Canadian listener (eh!) and is building a deck this summer. Here are the sources for some alternatives to pressure treated lumber. Good luck and send us a picture when its complete!
- ACQ (Alkaline Copper Quaternary) lumber for posts and support beams
- Recycled Rubber/Plastic Lumber
- Jill sent us a link to this great website for kids (and grownups too). This is the link to the piece that we played at the end of the show.
Email us at hip@greenfeet.com. Don’t forget to vote for us at Podcastalley.com, review our show at iTunes and Podcast Pickle .
More Hip than Hippie - Take a Bike - For your health
Wednesday, May 17th, 2006More Hip Than Hippie Pocast #48 - Take a Bike - For Your Health!
The weatherâs turned sunny and warm â perfect for riding a bike. By taking your bike instead of a car youâll save money, do your part to help the environment and maybe even tone up those calf muscles. Weâll discuss the doâs, donâts and how-toâs of riding around town. Weâll also chat about Fair Trade Day and cover the basics on what Fair Trade is. Itâs a good refresher on the topic and it may help to explain the concept of Fair Trade to others.
Weâve got fun, finds, beer, and chocolate and, as usual, lots of fantastic listener emails.
Finds and Hip News:
- âGreen Roofsâ growing more popular â an article found on CNN.com
- Doriâs article on the Real Cost of Owning a Hybrid. Courtesy of aol.com.
- Is the hype about the benefits of green tea just that? Is it Hype? Read about it here.
The Beer and Chocolate
The Beer: Boddingtons Pub Ale - find it at www.boddingtons.com. That link (which was on the can) didn’t work for me, and when I did some research here is what I found.
The Chocolate: Ecco Bellaâs Health by Chocolate at www.eccobella.com
Take a Bike - For Your Health
Join us for our chat with Ed from Chico Velo â a local bike club. This guy knows his way around a kickstand! Ed shares some great tips on how to prepare to bike to work â everything from ensuring you have the right equipment, back up plans and oh, yes, the sweat. How the heck do you stay fresh and dry? Visit these websites for more details on the benefits of actually riding your bike and tips on how to be successful biking to work, school, wherever with safety, comfort and style in mind.
Celebrate Fair Trade Day - It Does A World Good!
In a nutshell, Fair Trade acknowledges basic human rights and environmental standards. Itâs that simple. âFair Tradeâ? means that trading partnerships are based on reciprocal benefits and mutual respect. Here are some great resources to learn more. We strongly encourage all of you to understand Fair Trade and participate as well as sharing your knowledge with others. Remember, one of our loudest voices is how we spend each and every dollar. We do and can make a difference.
- fairtraderesource.org
- www.globalexchange.org
- www.coopamerica.org
- www.fairtrade.net< /a>
- www.fairtradefederation.org
Listener Emails:
- A new listener in Noriko Japan wrote in and shared that they own a hybrid car called an Estima. Itâs a hybrid minivan from Toyota. Check it out.
- Larry from Podcasting Dallas sent us an article to share regarding a University of Illinois research team who makes crude oil out of pig manure.
- Brian from âOKâ? had an issue with the new Plenty magazine (turns out the author of the article didnât find MHTH her cup of tea) so weâd like to suggest that you send the editor your take on things. Hereâs the email letters@plenty mag.com Brian also wanted to share his find for the week â a comic book collection on DVD ROM for the More Geek Than Hippie crowd.
- Heidi has been listening to our show for quite a while now (thank you) and is putting together a new environmental blog www.groxie.com (rock on!). She also came across a great article.
- Prabjit provided us with this ecological footprint calculator.
- Shayna sent this article from Google Reader that lists the top 10 states with the most hybrids.
- Jon and Karen from Everlution Forms emailed us and provided the link to 1% for the planet â an alliance of businesses committed to leveraging their resources to create a healthier planet.
- Our friend Patrick sent an article to let the hippies meet the nerdies. More news about the Ethanol Tariff.
- Liz shared a great article from the Wall Street Journal about Organic Milk. Here it is.
- Katie shared with us Oregonâs first all organic brewery. www.rootsorganicbrewing.com
- Our favorite Doug over in Pennsylvania sent us the âgreen versionâ? of digg.com - you can find it at www.hugg.com
- Gail. Here are the links to the DEET free insect repellents we were talking about. Herbal Armor Bite Blocker Vâtae Outdoor Aromatherapy Mist (contains Catnip oil)
- Melissa is a new Canadian listener (eh!) and is building a deck this summer. Here are the sources for some alternatives to pressure treated lumber. Good luck and send us a picture when its complete!
- ACQ (Alkaline Copper Quaternary) lumber for posts and support beams
- Recycled Rubber/Plastic Lumber
- Jill sent us a link to this great website for kids (and grownups too). This is the link to the piece that we played at the end of the show.
Email us at hip@greenfeet.com. Don’t forget to vote for us at Podcastalley.com, review our show at iTunes and Podcast Pickle .
More Hip than Hippie - Eco-friendly Dry Cleaning
Thursday, May 11th, 2006More Hip than Hippie - Eco-friendly Dry Cleaning
This week we’re gonna show you how to NOT "Perc" up your day! It’s all about the perils of Dry Cleaning - we’ll air out our dirty laundry on the subject and you’ll emerge fresh and full of chemical free goodness.
Finds and Hip News:
Finds:
- Dori and Val missed No Pants Day - Click here to learn more and put it on your calendar for next year.
- Join Val whose joined the Plastic Bag pledge put together by listener "Big Ed" (We want to know how he got that name) and make the commitment to use as few plastic bags as possible. Learn about it here .
- The Triple P Quiz - from David Batstones newsletter the WAG
- CoopAmerica has just announced Responsible Shopper where you can learn the skinny on companies and how their operations and products impact human rights, social justice, environmental sustainability and more.
- K9 Water Co ., Inc. is proud to offer you Toilet Water, Puddle Water, Hose Water and Gutter Water, the world’s first vitamin fortified bottled water specifically formulated to provide your dog with essential vitamins that contribute to overall good health and provide the hydration your dog needs.
Hip News:
- AOL News - 16,000 Species Face Extinction, Group Says
- An Inconvenient Truth - Al Gore’s new movie.
The Beer and Chocolate Chip Cookies
The Beer: Samuel Smith - find it at www.merchantduvin.com
The Chocolate Chip Cookies: Trader Joe’s Organic Chocolate Chip Cookies.
Eco Friendly Dry Cleaning
Perc or Perchloroethylene is a common solvent used in dry cleaning.
But, it is a source of concern for workers and for the environment. To learn more about the impact on the environment, check out
Alternatives include CO2, Silicone and Wet Cleaning. Learn more about CO2 method at www.hangersdrycleaners.com
Learn more about the Silicone method at www.greenearthcleaning.com
Learn how to do Wet Cleaning at home at www.care2.com
The Space Bags - Check them out here.
Listener Emails
- Rob shared an update about industrial hemp and the state of North Dakota. Check out more at www.votehemp.com
- Theresa shared a very useful piece on the slowfood movement - a growing movement around the world. www.eatlocalchallenge.com is a blog that brings together consumers dedicated to supporting those who produce food that doesn’t travel thousands of miles before it ends up on your plate. Her own journey can be found at foodwithaface.blogspot.com
- Craig (a new listener) mentioned Fry’s Vegetarian Foods. See if they’re available in your area www.frys-special.com
- Tracey and her husband use 20×20 allergen filters - the same size as a box fan. They tape it to the back and run all night in their room and they say it really works! Cool.
- Andrea pointed out the exhibit opening on May 20th at the National Building Museum in Washington D.C. - it’s all about sustainable architecture. Learn more at www.nbm.org
- Kellie (ding ding) sent us the link to the BBC News Online article and thought all of us should see this. It seems that the battery recycling movement is going global.
- Patrick forwarded this link on an article about a greener BMW. Interesting.
Patrick - here are some links to some alternatives to mineral oil and Vaseline for little ones:
California Baby I Love You Massage Oil, California Baby Moisturizing Creme, Mother’s Lullaby Massage Oil, Wee Rub, Hemp Baby Salve.
Email us at hip@greenfeet.com. Don’t forget to vote for us at Podcastalley.com, review our show at iTunes and Podcast Pickle .
More Hip than Hippie - Eco-friendly Dry Cleaning
Thursday, May 11th, 2006More Hip than Hippie - Eco-friendly Dry Cleaning
This week we’re gonna show you how to NOT "Perc" up your day! It’s all about the perils of Dry Cleaning - we’ll air out our dirty laundry on the subject and you’ll emerge fresh and full of chemical free goodness.
Finds and Hip News:
Finds:
- Dori and Val missed No Pants Day - Click here to learn more and put it on your calendar for next year.
- Join Val whose joined the Plastic Bag pledge put together by listener "Big Ed" (We want to know how he got that name) and make the commitment to use as few plastic bags as possible. Learn about it here .
- The Triple P Quiz - from David Batstones newsletter the WAG
- CoopAmerica has just announced Responsible Shopper where you can learn the skinny on companies and how their operations and products impact human rights, social justice, environmental sustainability and more.
- K9 Water Co ., Inc. is proud to offer you Toilet Water, Puddle Water, Hose Water and Gutter Water, the world’s first vitamin fortified bottled water specifically formulated to provide your dog with essential vitamins that contribute to overall good health and provide the hydration your dog needs.
Hip News:
- AOL News - 16,000 Species Face Extinction, Group Says
- An Inconvenient Truth - Al Gore’s new movie.
The Beer and Chocolate Chip Cookies
The Beer: Samuel Smith - find it at www.merchantduvin.com
The Chocolate Chip Cookies: Trader Joe’s Organic Chocolate Chip Cookies.
Eco Friendly Dry Cleaning
Perc or Perchloroethylene is a common solvent used in dry cleaning.
But, it is a source of concern for workers and for the environment. To learn more about the impact on the environment, check out
Alternatives include CO2, Silicone and Wet Cleaning. Learn more about CO2 method at www.hangersdrycleaners.com
Learn more about the Silicone method at www.greenearthcleaning.com
Learn how to do Wet Cleaning at home at www.care2.com
The Space Bags - Check them out here.
Listener Emails
- Rob shared an update about industrial hemp and the state of North Dakota. Check out more at www.votehemp.com
- Theresa shared a very useful piece on the slowfood movement - a growing movement around the world. www.eatlocalchallenge.com is a blog that brings together consumers dedicated to supporting those who produce food that doesn’t travel thousands of miles before it ends up on your plate. Her own journey can be found at foodwithaface.blogspot.com
- Craig (a new listener) mentioned Fry’s Vegetarian Foods. See if they’re available in your area www.frys-special.com
- Tracey and her husband use 20×20 allergen filters - the same size as a box fan. They tape it to the back and run all night in their room and they say it really works! Cool.
- Andrea pointed out the exhibit opening on May 20th at the National Building Museum in Washington D.C. - it’s all about sustainable architecture. Learn more at www.nbm.org
- Kellie (ding ding) sent us the link to the BBC News Online article and thought all of us should see this. It seems that the battery recycling movement is going global.
- Patrick forwarded this link on an article about a greener BMW. Interesting.
Patrick - here are some links to some alternatives to mineral oil and Vaseline for little ones:
California Baby I Love You Massage Oil, California Baby Moisturizing Creme, Mother’s Lullaby Massage Oil, Wee Rub, Hemp Baby Salve.
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Inside Renewable Energy - May 11, 2006
Thursday, May 11th, 2006Travis Bradford of the Cambridge, Mass. based Prometheus Institute informs “Inside Renewable Energy” this week that the much-feared silicon shortage will not have a major impact on the production of PV solar. Silicon-based technology is too entrenched for rapid conversion to other methods, and silicon is in better supply than previously thought, says Bradford. Conventional solar cell operations will continue to do brisk business despite ongoing attempts to market new low-silicon or silicon-free technologies, he says.
In the Tech Spotlight segment of this week’s podcast, David Muchow, CEO of Skybuilt Power, tells us why his Mobile Power Station addresses an overlooked area of energy needs. The MPS is a modular system than accommodates all forms of renewable technology and is designed to the customer’s specifications for use in remote areas. Muchow explains how the U.S. Army and any number of undeveloped countries could benefit from his company’s product.
As always, “Inside Renewable Energy” will deliver the latest renewable energy news.