Archive for May, 2008
The TH Interview: Wangari Maathai (Part Two)
Friday, May 30th, 2008
“How can the planting of trees threaten presidents and ministers and people in authority? It’s not the act of planting trees, it is the act of exposing the injustices…that people in office carry out.” Nobel Laureate Wangari Maathai empowers people around the world through the simple act of putting roots into soil. But she has been beaten, tear-gassed and imprisoned for her work. Telling truth to power is also the reason she recently declined the honor of being an Olympic torch bearer. In the second part of our in-depth interview, Dr. Maathai also tells TreeHugger how she greens up her own remarkable life. ::TreeHugger Radio
Listen to the podcast of this interview via iTunes, or just click here to listen, right-click to download.
For Part One of our interview with Wangari, click here.
Your Green Life Minute - Gas Saving Car Tips
Friday, May 30th, 2008
If you can’t afford a fuel efficient car, experts say the next best thing you can do is change your driving habits. Edmunds.com tested some common gas saving tips to see how well they save money at the pump.
Author: yourtv20
Keywords: your green life tv20 kbwb san francisco sf lesley nagy sustainable living eco-friendly news
Added: May 30, 2008
Your Green Life Minute - Sustainable Wood
Friday, May 30th, 2008
Making the connection between deforestation and global warming isn’t hard. Scientists estimate that the clearing of the earth’s forests accounts for close to 20 percent of the carbon emissions going into our atmosphere. With much of that deforestation tied to the growing trade in illegally logged lumber, environmental experts say consumers can ensure they aren’t supporting illegally logged lumber by buying sustainable wood.
Eco-labels like the one the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) uses, guarantee consumers that the wood they’re buying has come from a forest that’s been logged in an ecologically responsible way. That guarantee is based on a transparent tracking system that traces wood to its source and identifies how it was harvested.
Author: yourtv20
Keywords: your green life tv20 kbwb san francisco sf lesley nagy sustainable living eco-friendly news
Added: May 30, 2008
Your Green Life Minute - Turn On The Tap
Friday, May 30th, 2008
When it comes to choosing drinking water, more and more people are turning on the tap instead of buying it in plastic water bottles. Besides being a whole lot cheaper, most tap water rates just as high in terms of quality and purity, especially in the Bay Area.
That’s because large cities face strict water quality testing requirements from the Environmental Protection Agency, while bottled water isn’t as rigorously regulated. So why not turn on the tap, cut your waste and save money?
Author: yourtv20
Keywords: your green life tv20 kbwb san francisco sf lesley nagy sustainable living eco-friendly news
Added: May 30, 2008
Your Green Life Minute - Slow The Flow: Junk Mail
Friday, May 30th, 2008
An estimated 100 million trees are needed to create the 100 billion pieces of junk mail delivered to U.S. mailboxes every year. Much of those credit card offers, catalogs and coupon packs are unwanted. But now there’s a growing effort to reduce this enormous waste and offer consumers more tools to slow the flow. It’s an online petition aimed at getting lawmakers to create a junk mail version of the national Do Not Call list.
Author: yourtv20
Keywords: your green life tv20 kbwb san francisco sf lesley nagy sustainable living eco-friendly news
Added: May 30, 2008
TGM #87: Lanes for bikes (May 30, 2008)
Friday, May 30th, 2008This week:
As CIBC reports that global trade networks are shifting on account of the surging cost of oil, we turn our microphone to a feast of initiatives running on people power. Host Jordan Poppenk speaks with Albert Koehl of the local advocacy group Bells on Bloor, as well as a joint discussion with Rick Conroy, [...]
More Hip Than Hippie - Moo U
Thursday, May 29th, 2008More Hip Than Hippie #152 - Moo U
Dr. Cindy Daley, a Professor of Animal Science at Chico State and bona fide bovine expert, stops by the patio
to chat with Dori and Val. Also, the triumphant return of Jillicious.
Beer and Chocolate:
Beer: Curve Ball Kolsch by Pyramid Brewing
Chocolate: Playa del Coco by Seeds of Change. Certified organic 61% dark chocolate with coconut.
Hip News and Finds
Finds:
- Rocking out with Rick. Dori and Val spent last Friday night rocking out at Rick Springfield Concert. The even got
to go to the meet and greet! - Products have footprints too! The Sopris Foundation calculated the pounds of carbon dioxide used to produce and
transport everyday products to your home. - body+soul. We have a couple of finds from the June 2008 edition of body+soul
magazine.- Chico-based Butte Creek Brewing’s Organic Porter won best dark
beer in the organic beer taste test. - Goodwill Industries has joined forces with designer Nick Graham to create the William Good repurposed clothing line. This line
aims to save 100% of unsold donated items from ending up in the landfill. Graham’s team
embellishes the unsold items into one-of-a-kind garments. You can buy William Good clothes at Eco Citizen Boutique.
- Chico-based Butte Creek Brewing’s Organic Porter won best dark
Hip News:
- Putting an end to excess gas. Nine counties in the San Francisco Bay Area have instituted a fee of 4.4 cents for every ton
of greenhouse gases emitted by businesses. - Over 1 million served. Worldwide sales of the Toyota Prius have passed the 1 million mark.
- Coral Reefs getting burned. Sun screen lotions used by beach-goers are a
major cause of coral bleaching according the European Commission.
Teenie Weenie Greenieâ
Eau de Peewww! Has a skunk decided to move in a little to close your home? This week’s Teenie Weenie Greenieâ is to give your
unwelcome (and stinky) neighbor an eviction notice and get rid of some old perfume at the same time. Not surprisingly, skunks generally
avoid perfume. Cut the foot and ankle off an old nylon stocking. Take some scrap yarn, douse it in the old perfume, and tuck it
inside the foot of the stocking you just cut. Tie the top in a knot and stash any place you want discourage skunks.
Moo U
Dr. Cindy Daley, a Professor of Animal Science at Chico State and bona fide bovine expert, stops by the patio to chat with Dori
and Val. Cindy works at the University Organic Dairy Farm, more affectionately
known as Moo U.
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!
- It’s in the bag. Hilary sent along an article about Daniel Burd, an Ontario High School student who figured out
how to decompose a plastic bag in just three months. - Meet Mrs. Bono. Dee sent along this one just for Dori. Ali Hewson, the wife
of Bono of U2, has created an ethical skincare company, Nude. - A barrel of lies? Brian sent an article which claims that future traders are
deliberately driving up the price of oil. It says that
in reality, the price of oil should be closer to $70/barrel. - HP’s Eco Solutions Program. Kellie wanted everyone to know about
Hewlett-Packard’s Eco Solutions Program. The program helps
consumers identify HP products and initiatives designed with the planet in mind. - Previously loved! Jillicious discovered Gems & Jewels - The Little Green Bridal Shop.
The site offers a wide selection of gorgeous, pre-loved bridal attire and accessories. - Rethinking how we stock our shelves. Shannyn was cleaning out her pantry a couple of weeks ago and it made her
think of the Eat Green, Save Green episode of More Hip.
Now she strives to buy fewer processed foods and stock her pantry shelves with fresh, local food.
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Hippy Gourmet at Ethical Approach Autos & Akeena Solar!
Thursday, May 29th, 2008
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In this segment from Organic Living with the Hippy Gourmet TV, we meet Dan Reuter from Ethical Approach Auto Sales and Barry Cinnamon from Akeena Solar, who describe the synergies between electric cars and solar panels! This is a wonderful program these two great companies are instituting and Hippy Gourmet TV is proud to feature them both!
Author: hippygourmet
Keywords: Hippy Gourmet PBS solar electric cars Akeena Ethical Approach auto sales gadgets tech
Added: May 29, 2008
May 29, 2008 - Inside Renewable Energy - Verifying Efficiency Claims for Organic PV; Renewable Heating and Cooling in Europe
Wednesday, May 28th, 2008Organic PV has made a lot of headway in recent years as efficiency levels have climbed higher and higher, grabbing the attention of researchers and investors. However, some reported efficiencies of organic PV cells are being disputed because of inconsistent and unverified testing.
We’ll speak with Journalist and Author Peter Fairley about his latest story called, “Solar Cell Squabble,” which outlines the debate over how organic PV should be tested and its implications for the health of the industry.
Also in the podcast: Part two of our look at renewable heating and cooling (REHC) policies. We’ll talk to Veit Buerger, a research fellow for the Energy and Climate Division at the Institute for Applied Ecology, about German promotion policies and the need for Europe to more aggressively develop a robust REHC sector.
Inside Renewable Energy offers the latest in renewable energy news and information.
Commercial Composting: Why One Restaurant Recycles
Wednesday, May 28th, 2008
Saving the planet may well stem from the small act of many, than bigger actions undergone by the few. One restaurant chooses to participate in a city-wide program, recycling its food waste into reusable garden compost—the owner explains why.
To see more stories, get recipes, and links to additional resources, go to: http://cookingupastory.com/
Author: cookingupastory
Keywords: composting food restaurants entertainment news tv video game web series trailer short film performing arts commercials
Added: May 28, 2008
Squirrel, it’s What’s for Dinner | ZapRoot 039
Wednesday, May 28th, 2008Europeans go crazy for ethical squirrel meat. Bloggers can make a difference. DeSmogBlogger Kevin Grandia pwns The Heartland Institute for publishing a list of 500 scientists that deny Global Warming, and scientists are pissed! And Sarah Silverman’s for Human Rights in Burma. Burma can’t wait!Community SiteBuyGreen.com — HYmini Wind ChargerGrist Spring Cleaning_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Eastern Gray SquirrelThe ListBurma It Can’t Wait