Coco-Zen: Stuff We Found Today

Family, Kids & Health Stuff

What's Your Real Age: Take the Reale Age Health Quiz - (TheDailyGreen) This is kind of a fun little time waster...and also makes you think about taking care of yourself a little better. Oh...and Joyce's score -1 to 5 yrs younger than actual age - she'll take that!
Autism Increases Linked to Environmental Factors - (EcoSalon)

Food Stuff

Foodimentary~ Facts & Fun - Fun blog site that post interesting little tidbits about food that you'd never know...fun to read!
My Crock Post: Mean, Green, $30 Recession-Fighting Machine - (TheDailyGreen) We couldn't agree more...love our crockpot (especially for chilis & stews)!
Fair Trade Morning Perk: Coffee for Change - (Change.org: Fair Trade) "President's Blend: Coffee for Change...a limited edition coffee in honor of soon-to-be-President Barack Obama's Inauguration...a three-part coffee blend that 'mirror's Obama's story and journey to the presidency.'" Cool or corny??

Home Stuff

15 Strangely Stylish Sustainable Furniture Designs - (WebEcoist) Strange for sure...stylish, some maybe.
Plug-In Radiant Floor for energy Efficient Heating - (CleanTechnica) Oh, this could be good. Yeah, we're wimpy SoCal natives still not use to the NoCal winter cold.
SunRun Offer Innovative Business Model to Bring Affordable Solar Energy to Homeowners - (Global Warming Is Real) Interesting idea...buy the power, not the system.
Clorox takes top share of natural cleaners market - (SF Gate) Moral dilemma...Clorox is not exactly the greenest company out there (lots of nasty chemicals), but their sheer size and reach makes their ec-friendly Greenworks line available to the masses, and isn't this the way to change behavior en masse??

Beauty & Fashion Stuff

Salus: Customizable Bath & Body Products - Cool idea...start with natural/organic body care product, than customize with over 300 fragrances and essential oils...or leave all natural and un-scented.
The Hipster - (showtheLOVE) "It's the hands free, eco-chic, fashionista's fanny pack."

Tech & Science Stuff

Electric Devices Get Greener - (Sierra Club - The Green Life) An earth-friendly battery??
The Aeolus Airship - (GreenMuze) Wonder how much to ride in one of these??
ZipCharge Power Stick Recharges in 10 Minutes - (CleanTechnica) On sale in March for $80.

Work & Business Stuff

Calling All Climate Change Entrepreneurs... - (Ecopreneurist) "...a competition offers a $75,000 prize for the best innovation to tackle climate change."
Greening Print Marketing: Printers Using 100% Wind Power - (The Inspired Economist) If you're in need of a greem printing company for your marketing materials.
Businesses Turn to Dumpster Diving to Save Money - (EarthFirst) This is for real...real money savings.

School, College & Student Stuff

Nature & Environment Stuff

Website Stuff

Shellberry, an Urban Homesteading Co. - Cool little site that specializes in organic plants, green living and "ECOnomic" classes.
Shopping for the Green and Local - Online - (Sustainablog) "GenGreenLife, National Geographic Green Guide and EVO.com partner to form new online portal to green products and services." Coco-Zen is listed with these sites under "retail" - woohoo!

Political & Social Stuff

Obama Pajama Party May Be Greatest Inaugural Ball Of Them All - (Ecorazzi) Awwww, wish we could go...bet this will be a fun party.

Other Random Cool Stuff

Forget Artificial Turf. Forget Pesticides. Organic Playing Fields Work - (TheDailyGreen)
New Life for Old Cereal Boxes - (Lighter Footstep) Thought this was a nifty "reuse" idea.
NYC Metro to Offer Green Options for Riders - (Red, Green and Blue)
Eco-Eroticism with Good Clean Love - (Feelgood Style) Some planet and very people friendly "personal" products.
Go Green Expo - Kicking off it's nationwide tour this year in Los Angeles (1/23/09 - 1/25/09). Check the site for other dates and cities.

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