Stuff We Found Today - 09.10.09

Man-made hole - Diavik Diamond Mine

Family, Kids & Health Stuff

• Eco-Friendly Detanglers - (Ideal Bite) List of hair detanglers for your little ones minus then parabens and phthalates.

Food Stuff

• Don't Let Kellogg's Buy Scientists: Froot Loops Aren't a Healthy Breakfast - (Change.org) "The nation's largest food manufacturers, including Kellogg’s, Kraft Foods, ConAgra and PepsiCo, want you to believe that Froot Loops and other unhealthy foods are 'Smart Choices.'" Join us and sign this petition.
• Make your own smart choices - (Mother Nature Network) "Froot Loops. Cocoa Krispees. Lunchables. Do these seem like smart choices to you?"
• Seasonal recipe: Pumpkin spice cookies - (Mother Nature Network) This recipe looks like it would be perfect with some added Fair Trade chocolate chips!
• Top 5 Eco-Eating Habits - (GreenMuze) ...and they're pretty easy to do!
• Harmful to Your Body: Foods to Avoid - (Chelsea Green) They're talking about GM foods...even chickens won't eat it!

Home Stuff

• ZRecs 2009 BPA-Free Water Bottle Showdown - (The Tranquil Parent) Recommendations on the best BPA-free water bottles on the market.
• Wonder Laundry Ball - How the Heck Does it Work? - (Green and Clean Mom) Serious, how does it work?? Anyone know??? Might have to give it a try.

Beauty & Fashion Stuff

• There's Still Lead in Lipstick but the FDA Says it is OK - (Feelgood Style)

Tech & Science Stuff

• Sprint stores add 'green' section - (Mother Nature Network) "Sprint adds yet another green line of products.. this time its eco-accessories for your cell phone."
• Electrical device plugs directly into trees for power - (Mother Nature Network) "Researchers have discovered that there's enough power in living trees to run an electric circuit." Say what???
• First Algae-Powered Car Attempts to Cross US on 25 Gallons - (Inhabitat)
• 74 Years Ago, Henry Ford Predicted Hemp Cars Powered by Biofuels - (Green Living Ideas) What happened???

Work & Business Stuff

• Find Green Job Recruiters on Twitter - (The Inspired Economist)
• Green Job LEads for Homebodies - Sept. 9, 2009 - (Green Gigs)

Nature & Environment Stuff

• 7 Geological Wonders from the World's 7 Continents - (WebEcoist) Cool pics of some cool places.
• 25 Most Massive Man-made and Natural Holes - (WebEcoist) These are kinda crazy to look at.

Arts, Entertainment & Travel Stuff

• Ecollywood: Jay Leno's new nightly show has eco-racetrack outside studio - (Mother Nature Network) "Car maven Leno built a racetrack next to his new set, and he’ll challenge his guests to a race a couple of times a week in the Green Car Challenge."
• Mario's Green House: Mario Van Peebles' new eco-living comedy - (Mother Nature Network) "Mario Van Peebles' new green living show promises comedy, eco-education, and a cameo with Ed Begley, Jr."

Website Stuff

• New food Game Online - (GreenMuze) "Just in time for back to school, a new free online game called 'My Bento (My Lunchbox)' from Little Studios, Inc., in Japan, helps kids understand the carbon footprint of their food choices." Check it out...it's in English.
• Kreativ Blogger Award - (Green Gigs) Wow...check this out. We've been nominated for the Kreativ Blogger Award... how'd that happen??

International Stuff

• Bangladesh bans suits and ties to save energy - (Mother Nature Network) "Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina orders government employees to ditch the old suit and tie ensemble to reduce need for air conditioning."
• France's Sarkozy pushes ahead with unpopular carbon tax - (Grist)
• European Union Begins Ban of Incandescent LIght Bulbs - (CleanTechnica)

Political, Social & Economy Stuff

• The real reason Van Jones resigned - (Mother Nature Network) "'Americans for Prosperity' takes credit for Van Jones' ousting, and guess who is funding them ... Big Oil. Their strategy? Paint green as the new red."
• After Van Jones Resigns, His 'Homeboys' Keep on 'Greening the Ghetto' - (Red, Green and Blue) "...Jones’ green-jobs-for -the-urban-poor programming will be his lasting legacy."