Stuff We Found This Weekend - 02.01.09

Food Stuff

• Tony & the Slave-Free Chocolate Factory - (Change.org: Fair Trade) A Dutch TV journalist who learned of all the violence and child labor abuses associated with the chocolate industry "decided to prosecute himself as a chocolate criminal" and filmed his journey.
  
• Pay What You Want for Organic Food - (Ecoscraps) If you happen to be in Queens, go check this restaurant out!

Home Stuff

• Get city money to upgrade to a water-wise toilet - (green LA girl) This is NOT just for L.A.
  
• Keep Warm the Low-Tech Way with Cute Hot Water Bottles - (EarthFirst) Hot water bottles...remember those??
• The Air In Your Home Can Be a Health Hazard. Here's How to Protect Yourself - (TheDailyGreen) The tip on ventilating while cooking on a gas stove was new to us.
• Hostile Granite Showrooms Refuse to Discuss Radiation - (Green Building Elements)
  

Beauty & Fashion Stuff

• Naturally Knotty - These guys make silk and cashmere totes, clutches, wraps and a few baby items all from recycled materials and factory remnants - a little green luxury.
  
• Bamboo Bomber - (showtheLOVE) Cute and on sale!

Tech & Science Stuff

• Japan Airlines' 747 Flies More Efficiently with BIofuels than with Jet-A Fuel - (EcoWorldly)
  
• WARNING: 99% of All Recycled Cell Phones contain Owner's Private Date - (CleanTechnica)
• 7 Alternative Fuels and Alternative Fuel-Powered Vehicles - (WebEcoist) Check out Peugeot's 2 seater concept car.

Work & Business Stuff

• Great Green Job of the Week - (Marketing Coordinator for William McDonough + Partners - (EarthFirst)
• Green Job Listings - Feb. 1, 2009 - (Green Gigs) This weekend's list of home-based green jobs.

Nature & Environment Stuff

• Scientists Bring Unprecedented Attention to Ocean Acidification - (TheDailyGreen)
  

Arts, Entertainment & Travel Stuff

• Ashley Bush FEEDs America - (Celebs Gone Good) That's Lauren Bush's little sis.
• Green Patriot Poster Contest - (EarthFirst) Hey, calling all green artists and graphic designers!
• Super Bowl XLIII Goes Green With Energy-Saving Initiatives - (Ecorazzi)
• Environmental Defense Fund: Vote for Your Favorite Climate Action Video - (Sustainablog)
• Daryl Hannah Talks About Her Jail Time Defending LA Garden - (Ecorazzi)
• Sunday Laughs - SNL Spoof Chewable Diapers - (Recycle Your Day) Hilarious!

Website Stuff

• rentagreenbox.com - If you plan on moving anytime soon (or know of anyone moving), check this out and ditch the cardboard box.
• Positive TV - Because sometimes we need a little break from all the negativity in the world. "Positive TV reports on people and events from around the globe that are helping to create and shape a Positive future."

International Stuff

• Water Company Wiped Out 20 Years of Ecology Work in One Day - (Planetsave) This happened over in the UK.

Political & Social Stuff

• Barack Obama Eating Sustainble Local food In White House - (Ecorazzi)

Other Random Cool Stuff

• Gimme 5 Recycling - (Whole Story) Whole Foods will be collecting #5 plastics and Brita water filters for recycling - YEA!!!
  
• UC Berkeley Controls Live Beetle by Remote Control - (EarthFirst) Seriously! Kinda creepy, don't you think?
• A Fair trade Valentine's Day - (green LA girl) Get your Fair Trade on this Valentine's Day!
• iPhone as Fundraiser - (The Inspired Economist) Interesting food for thought here...
• All Weather Bicycle - (GreenMuze) Now here's a bicycle!