Stuff We Found Today - 03.31.09

LaughFirst cartoon from EarthFirst.com

Family, Kids & Health Stuff

• Wish the rain, rain would go away? - (Ideal Bite) "...keep kids dry with eco rain gear....coats, boots, and brellies that aren't a puddle of PVC, plus sources for used stuff that won't soak you for cash."
• Green baby clothes on a budget - (Mother Nature Network)
  

Food Stuff

• Is Eating Fish Good For The Environment? - (AboutMyPlanet.com) While fish is good for us healthwise, not so good for the planet at our current consumption rates...and there lies the dilemma.
• Al Gore Announces New Line of Organic Vegan Frozen Foods - (Ecorazzi) Seriously?!! Haha...is this an April Fool's joke?!
• McDonald's Moves Closer to Pesticide-Free French Fries - (Fast Company) Could it be that the symbol of fast food is beginning to think green???
• Oh nuts! Pistachios join the recall list - (Mother Nature Network)
  

Home Stuff

• Architects Are Creating 'Killing Machines' - (Jetson Green) "so much focus on carbon, yet [architects are still] using toxic materials ... It's a nightmare -- you're effectively delivering a killing machine. We have to put as much focus on materials as on energy."
• How to find an eco-friendly water heater - (Green Living Ideas)
  

Beauty & Fashion Stuff

• ecofabulous Exclusive Interview: Ali Hewson - (ecofabulous) Just in case you're an eco-fashionista and you missed last week's opening night for Edun's Pop-Up Shop at Clary Sage Organics in SF...and if you love Edun and it's founder as much as we do.
• Vegetarian Superstar Pamela Anderson Designs Eco-Friendly Fashion Line - (Ecorazzi) "...the outspoken green babe is kicking it up a notch by teaming up with couturier Richie Rich..."

Tech & Science Stuff

• Detroit Electric Will Offer All-Electric Sedan By Next Year - (EcoGeek) This is coming from an auto company that was making electric vehicles way back in the early 1900's.
• Chinese Electric Cars Coming To Costco, Wal-Mart - (Gas 2.0) No...this is not a joke!
  

Work & Business Stuff

• Green Job Listings - March 31, 2009 - (Green Gigs)

Nature & Environment Stuff

• Hanging-ten to save the waves - (Celebs Gone Good) "Project Save Our Surf is putting surfers and non-surfers to the test this weekend to work together to save the wild waters."
• Pharmaceuticals Now Showing Up In Fish? - (EcoFriendlyDaily.com) "Fish caught near wastewater treatment plants...had residues of pharmaceuticals in them, including medicines used to treat high cholesterol, allergies, high blood pressure, bipolar disorder and depression..."

Arts, Entertainment & Travel Stuff

• Joaquin Phoenix Narrates new Audiobook Version of "Earthlings" - (Ecorazzi) "...In an effort to reach out to those who might want to hear the message, but not necessarily see the images...present this sensitive issue in a way that educates its audience without alienating or overwhelming them..."
• Can NBC Brand itself as the Green Network? - (Fast Company) Intersting...will it matter??
  

International Stuff

• Venice to Use Algai for 50% of Its Electricity - (EcoGeek)

Political & Social Stuff

• Pres & First Lady Off to Europe for the G20 Summit - (Obama Pics Daily) Wow...Michelle looks amazing as she steps off the plane in London!
• Obama Seeks to Out-Do Clinton in Greening the White House - (EarthFirst) Wow...50%!!!
  

Other Random Cool Stuff

• Waterborne Disease: A Common Issue in Many Parts of the World - (Blue Living Ideas) Video in post.
  
• Eco-Easter Series: Goodies! - (Celebrate Green) "In a previous post we discussed ideas for greening Easter baskets - now lets get to the good stuff: what’s inside."
• Gifting Green: Think Mother's Day! - (KATU.com: AM Northwest) The ladies of Celebrate Green featured Coco-Zen's Chocolate Soap and Chocolate Lotion on this past weekend's TV segment...woo hoo! Thanks Lynn and Corey!!
• Greenwash Alert! Pepsi's 'Eco-Fina' Bottle - (EarthFirst) "IT’S A PLASTIC WATER BOTTLE. It’s not green." Hello...exactly!!! (video in post)