Coco-Zen: Stuff We Found Today

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

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

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)

Tuesday, March 31, 2009