Stuff We Found Today - 03.17.09

Happy St. Patty's Day!


Taoiseach and Prime Minister of Ireland Brian Cowen presents a bowl of Shamrock to President Obama.

Family, Kids & Health Stuff

• Cold Sore Eco Relief - (EcoFriendlyDaily.com) Some environmentally friendly cold sore treatments.
• So what products CAN we use? - (Enviroblog) "...useful, easy-to-use Parents Buying Guide. This safety guide to children's personal care products includes better and best picks..."

Food Stuff

• Newman's Own Organics, the King of Eco Snack Foods - (Focus Organic) We kind of have to agree with this...the stuff is good!
• How GREEN is Your Irish Coffee? - (showtheLOVE) "Tips for a perfect green Irish coffee."
  

Home Stuff

• Designer Covers Mountain House with Recycled Tin Cans in Patagonia - (TreeHugger) Way to recycle/reuse!
  
• Rain, Rain, Go Away - (ecofabulous) "...the Rainwater Hog, a modular water storage unit small enough for us city folks."
• Color Me Hungry: Eco-Friendly Square Dinnerware Collection - (Green Your Decor) Not only are these fun, stylish and biodegradable (made from bamboo), but...you can buy them at Target!!
  

Beauty & Fashion Stuff

• Bling It On - (ecofabulous) Totally unique cocktail rings that stand out...not only striking and beautiful, but enviro-friendly as they're made from recycled gold and silver.
• Recycle old lipstick tubes and makeup cases at Origins - (green LA girl) And it doesn't have to be Origins makeup.
• Your Mascara Has Arrived: Introducing Couleur Caramel - (Feelgood Style) Can't wait to give this one a try!
  

Tech & Science Stuff

• The Transforming Movito Electric Scooter - (Inhabitat) This has got to be the coolest scooter ever...converts to a 2-seater car!
  
• Cheyenne River Lakota Sioux Developing 120 MW Wind Farm - (EcoGeek)
• The 100MPG Lightning Hydraulic Hybrid Vehicle - (Inhabitat) Take a look at this sexy little car.
  

School, College & Student Stuff

• Green Technology at Your Community College - (The Inspired Economy)
• High schoolers use cell phones to reduce carbon - (Mother Nature Network) "Four California high schools enter carbon footprint competition using cell phones."
  

Nature & Environment Stuff

• Deforestation & Biofuel - (GreenMuze)
  

Arts, Entertainment & Travel Stuff

• Val Kilmer's New Eco Flick: Horror in a Steam Room - (EarthFirst) Movie trailer video in post.
  
• Scuba Diving in cocos, Costa Rica - (Eco Interactive) If scuba diving is your thing...check this out (video in post).
• George Clooney Film Humorous Videoblogs While in Chad - (Ecorazzi) "Adding a bit of levity to the emotionally wrenching trip he took to the Darfur region last month...two vids have been released with Clooney doing an Andy Rooney impersonation, giving a tour of the bathroom features, and pondering a nude shot of Kristof."

International Stuff

• Switzerland: Chocolate's Bitter Taste - (ISN - International Relations and Security Network)
• China Wants Export Sector Exempt From Future Treaty - (AboutMyPlanet.com) This could be a problem.

Political & Social Stuff

• President Obama hosts Brian Cowen, Taoiseach of Ireland - (Obama Pics Daily) Some fun pics of the Pres during annual St. Patrick's Day tradition at White House. Anyone think the bowl of Shamrock looks like a chia pet??
  
• Obama gets serious with funny-man Leno - (Celebs Gone Good) Pres. Obama to appear on The Tonight Show this Thursday...good or bad??
• Van Jones Explains Why He's Going to Washington - (EarthFirst)
• Michelle Obama Promotes Green Building, community Service on National Mall - (Green Building Elements)
• Governor (Schwarzenegger) unveils green jobs program for youths - (SF Gate) "The governor on Monday announced the new California Green Corps, a statewide effort to train young adults between 16 and 24 years old to work in the state's fledgling green-tech industry."

Other Random Cool Stuff

• Going GREEN on St. Patty's Day - (KSTW.com) From our friends at Celebrate Green.
  
• Greener Racing. A look to the future. - (Do The Green Thing) Here's an actual green race car.
• How Much Energy Goes Into Bottled Water? Hint: A Lot - (Fast Company)
• We Should All Want To Be Called "Environmentalists". - (The Good Human) "Contrary to what some may believe, “environmentalist” is not necessarily a bad word."