Stuff We Found Today - 03.12.13

Meat causes 18% of all greenhouse gas emmisions...

Family, Kids & Health Stuff

• Biodegradable Wooden Lego Bricks Stack Up To Sustainable Play - (Inhabitots) Finally something other than plastic!
• The World's First Seat Belt Designed Especially For Pregnant Women - (Inhabitots) About time!!!

Food Stuff

• Japanese Restaurant Fines Diners For Not Finishing Their Meals - (Inhabitat) Maybe not such a bad idea considering how much we waste.
• Energy bars you can make at home - (Mother Nature Network) Easy to do and perfect snacks for the kiddies' lunchboxes!
• Monsanto's Seeds of Deception [video] - (YouTube) GMO seeds...toxic to bugs, toxic to us.

Home Stuff

• Gorgeous Studio Completely Wrapped in Living Plants - (Inhabitat) How cool to have this for a home office space, play space, anything?!!

Tech & Science Stuff

• Volkswagen Confirms Production Plans For the 261 MPG XL1 Plug-in Hybrid! - (Inhabitat) Wonder what the sticker price will be.
• The 3D-Printed Urbee 2 Hybrid Car is Light, Strong, and Nearing Production - (Inhabitat)
• Stick-On Solar Cells that can Power Your iPad - (Inhabitat) So awesome for working outdoors.
• Hyundai Unveils the World's First Production Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle! - (Inhabitat)

Nature & Environment Stuff

• Japanese Macaque Monkeys - (Mother Nature Network) Just a great pic.
• Indian man single-handeldy plants a 1,360-acre forest - (Mother Nature Network) Pretty amazing.
• Spanish sperm whale death linked to UK supermarket supplier's plastic - (The Guardian) "Sperm whale on Spanish southern coast had swallowed 17kg of plastic waste dumped by greenhouses supplying produce to UK"...lovely.
• Where has all the ice gone? - (TreeHugger) "...seas are projected to rise nearly 2 meters (6 feet), inundating coastal cities worldwide, such as New York, London, and Cairo."

International Stuff

• Wind Power Surpasses Nuclear Energy in China - (Inhabitat) No, they're not the greenest country in the world, but at least progress is being made.
• London to be an 'ultra-low emission zone' by 2020 - (Mother Nature Network) "London Mayor Boris Johnson is proposing that only electric cars and other unspecified green vehicles be admitted downtown..."
• World's First Algae-Powered Building Opens This Month in Germany - (Inhabitat)

Stuff We Found This Weekend - 11.16.08

Family, Kids & Health Stuff

• Green Hour - A great little site from the National Wildlife Federation that promotes outdoor play for children and appreciation for nature. There's even a look-up for local, state and national parks near you - just enter your zip code.
• 2 Guides to Safe Plastic - (post from TheDailyGreen)
  

Food Stuff

• Auntie Andy's Canadian Maple Applesauce - (recipe from Eco Child's Play) If you're like us and have an apple tree (or two) in your backyard, here's a yummy way to make use of all those apples right now.
  

Home Stuff

• Has Brita Seen the Light? - (post from GreenMuze) - Finally!!! Brita will start taking back and recycling filters in January. Of course, you can actually save a lot of money and fairly easily refill the Brita filters yourself - check out this DIY from Instructables.
• Adaptive Architectural Reuse and Recycled Materials - (post form WebUrbanist) Some of these are pretty impressive, but all are really cool.
• Create a Gorgeous, Sustainable Holiday Table - (post from Eco-Chick) We especially love the tips for the children's table.
  

Beauty & Fashion Stuff

• Revenge Is...a soft recycled and organic T-shirt - (post from green LA girl) Of course, we love the "Revenge is...energy independence" version.
  

Tech & Science Stuff

• 16 of the World's Wildest Wind Power Designs - (post from WebEcoist) That pretty much sums it up - green creative innovation at work!
• Zoo's Poo Could Fuel a New Toronto Biogas Facility - (post from CleanTechnica)
• The Great White Way is Going Greener - (post from EcoGeek) "A new billboard is going up in the middle of Times Square that will be powered with 16 wind turbines and 64 solar panels instead of the usual electricity."

Nature & Environment Stuff

• Reptiles: 8 of Scaliest Endangered Species - (WebEcoist) More cool nature pics.
• Pollution Haze inf Asia Could Affect World Food Supply - (post from EarthFirst) Serious yikes!
  

Arts, Entertainment & Travel Stuff

• Environmental Media AssociationAwards: Al Gore and Tina Fey win! - (post from green LA girl) Of course!
• Rolling Stones Keyboardist to Launch New Online Environmental Network - (post from Ecorazzi) And he's looking for college students to intern as correspondants!
• Leonardo DiCaprio Admits He's a Total Eco-Geek - (post from Ecorazzi) Oh Leo, so are we...
• Who's Who in Green: Ed Begley, Jr. - (post from EarthFirst) You gotta love this guy - an unpretentious real green deal!
  

Website Stuff

• H2O Conserve - Informative and educational site to help us all conserve water. It even has an on-line water calculator helps users understand their unique water footprint and provides personalized tips with simple ways to conserve water - great teaching tool for kids!
  

Green Political Stuff

• Obama Wired On YouTube - (post from GreenMuze) President-Elect Obama broadcasts his weekly address on YouTube - awesome!
• Schwarzenegger Orders California to Prepare for Sea-Level Rise - (post from Red, Green and Blue) Thank goodness our governor gets it!
  

Other Random Cool Stuff

• Follow the blue bin: How your recyclables get recycled - (post from green LA girl) Interesting, easy to watch and informative little video - also, fun to watch with the kids.
• 15 Zero Emissions Vehicles for Family Transportation: Eco-Friendly SUVs 2.0 - (post from Eco Child's Play) How'd you like to be cruisin' around the streets in one of these?!
  

Stuff We Found Today - 10.30.08

Family, Kids & Health Stuff

• 12 Tips to Prevent Your Kids from Eating Too Much Halloween Candy - (post from Eco Child's Play)
• Natural Cures You Can Find In Your Kitchen - (post from The Good Human) You know, cold season is coming! And apparently there's a natural remedy for sadness (read the post).
  

Food Stuff

• Better climate, better wine: The wine industry gets serious about climate change. - (post from Eat. Drink. Better.)
  

Home Stuff

• Gallery of Eco Chic Part 2: 20 (More) Gorgeous Green Designs - (post from EcoSalon) An truly gorgeous they are! We're diggin' the Club President Couch.
• Don't Leave CFL Bulbs Out in the Cold - (post from Lighter Footstep) In case you didn't know (we didn't), standard CFLs don't work in the cold. You need to get one rated for cold-weather us.
  

Beauty & Fashion Stuff

• Biodegradable Shoes Running Away from Landfill Waste - (post from EcoSalon) Biodegradable shoes? And they're running shoes??
  

Tech & Science Stuff

• Blade Eco-Friendly Emissions Filtration Device - (post from EcoStiletto) There is some skepticism on this device, but read through the info...it's interesting.
• Cheap New Turbine Cold Turn Your Roof into a Wind Farm - (post from EcoGeek)
• New iPhone App Measures Your Car's Environmental Impact - (post from CleanTechnica)
  

Nature & Environment Stuff

• Popular US Farm Chemical = Death to Frogs - (post from Planetsave) Another reason to buy organic!
• Disney and Al Gore Help Nobilize Teens to Fight Climate Change - (post from Planetsave)
• Change Your Sunscreen, Save Our Reefs - (post from Green Travel Blog)
• 30 Devastating Land, Water, Fire and Sky Disasters - (post from WebEcoist) Showing us that nature is usually in control. Again some amazing photos from this site.
  

Arts, Entertainment & Travel Stuff

• Still Rock N' Roll: The Balanced Stone Art of Shane Hart - (post from Eco-Chick) These images are for real. Joyce saw this guy balance rocks on top of each other years ago down in San Diego. Talk about being one with nature.
• Whole Travel - "...a portal for discovering sustainable travel opportunities." Not just about booking flights and accomadations, but finding great travel experiences that are ecoo-friendly. Read more about them.
  

Website Stuff

• CostToDrive.com - Ever wanted to know what it would cost to drive somewhere? Check out this site.
• Hollywood Goes Green - Here's a site dedicated to getting the industry players in Hollywood to embrace sustainability and reduce their carbon footprint. Apparently the industry is not quite as green as some of its celebrities.
  

Other Random Cool Stuff

• Krispy Creme Offers Voters An Extra Pound On Election Day - (post from Ecorazzi) Free doughnuts to customers wearing an "I Voted" sticker on Election Day. What about those of us who voted by mail??
• Cleantech Investment Hits Record $1.6B in 3Q - (post form Forbes.com) It's all about a green economy.
• $30 Million Solar Investment Defies Financial Crisis - (post from TheDailyGreen)
  

Stuff We Found Today - 10.27.08

Food Stuff

• Wrap-N-Mat: Reusable Sandwich Wrap - (post from Sprig)
  

Home Stuff

• First Time in the USA, A Quiet Rooftop SWIFT Wind Turbine For Homes & Businesses - (post from Green Building Elements)
  

Beauty & Fashion Stuff

• Reclaimed Chic: The Best Recycled Leather Bags - (post form Green Grechen) We admit - we're suckers for gorgeous leather bags. So we're thrilled to hear about these bags made from recycled/reclaimed leather (think old leather jackets, upholstery, etc).
  

Tech & Science Stuff

• Westfalia's SuperGreen Eco Van: This Ain't No Hippie-Mobile! - (post from Eco-chick) This has to be the coolest van ever!
• Boeing: Biofuel-Powered Flights Will be common in 3 Years - (post form CleanTechnica)

Work & Business Stuff

• Two Wheel Gear: Bicycle Suit Bag - (post from Sprig) Would love to ride your bike to work, but have to wear a business suit? This bag's for you.
  

School, College & Student Stuff

• Green College Spotlight: New York University - (post from EarthFirst).
  

Nature & Environment Stuff

• Cows Burp Responsible for More Grenhouse Gases than Cars - (post from EarthFirst). No, really...seriously! "200 cows belch out enough methane each year to equal the emissions produced by a car being driven 111,850 miles".
• 1958 TV Show on Global Warming - (post from EarthFirst) An episode of the Bell Telephone Hour - if we only listened then...
• The Corpse Flower - (post from Environmental Graffiti) Beautiful or grotesque...you decide.
  

Arts, Entertainment & Travel Stuff

• Biofuel Racing Hits Atlanta - (post from Enivronmental Graffiti) Green autoracing is here, featuring cars running on alternative fuels.
• Frommer's 500 Places to See Before They Disappear - (book)
  

Website Stuff

• Inhabitots - "...a resource for parents, families, and anyone else interested in sustainable modern design for children." Sustainability, modern design, kid/family focused - we love it!
• Google Earth Adds Underwater Ocean Element - (post from Planetsave) If you already love Google Earth, this is a whole new experience. Ocean lovers, you're going to dig this!
• Vote For Me Because I Can't - An amazing site where children share their message to voters via vidoes (much like YouTube). Read a review of this site on TheDailyGreen's post.
  

Other Random Cool Stuff

• Green Gift Idea: Eco-Frienldy Toys Made From Recycled Milk Jugs - (post from Eco Child's Play) Toys made from 100% recycled materials and BPA and phthalate-free.
• A New Energy Economy Is Emerging In the USA - (post from The Inspired Economist)

Stuff We Found Today - 9.26.08

Family, Kids & Health Stuff

• Think Green! - (kids book) "...a wonderfully illustrated children’s book about simple ways kids and adults can help keep our world green and clean." A great book for 3-8 yr olds. Read review on About.com.
  

Food Stuff

• Kids Konserve - Great reusable lunch containers to reduce all those plastic baggies, and a nice alternative to plastic containers. These were designed for school lunches, but adults can certainly use them too.
  

Beauty & Fashion Stuff

• Green By Nature - A natural bath and body care line that's "free of parabens, sulfates, DEA, petroleum, propylene glycol, sacchrine, dioxin, and phthalate...infused with beneficial plant extracts, essential oils and botanical essences..." We love its afforadability and that you can find it at Target!
• A Round Up of Eco-Friendy Clutch Purses - (post from EcoStilletto) Some planet friendly clutches for all you purse lovers. There's special discounts on some of these too - see post.
• The Body Deli - An amazing line of organic body care products made from raw (yes, RAW) fruits and vegetables. Some of the products are even kept refrigerated to preserve their freshness - read more about this line that celebs are swooning over.
  

Tech & Cyber Stuff

• Green Computer Roundup - (post from Earthfirst) We posted a few of these computers in the past, but here they are all lined up.
• Where Do Satellite Go When They Die - (post from Environmental Graffiti) Take a look at these pictures - a little creepy.
• Mini Kin Juices Gadgets with Wind Power - (post from CleanTechnica) Can't wait to hear more about this little gadget.
  

, Entertainment & Travel Stuff

• Who Killed the Electric Car - (movie) Released in 2006, this documentary "investigates the events leading to the quiet destruction of thousands of new, radically efficient electric vehicles." Now available on DVD - Netflix, anyone?
  

VIDEO: Senate Energy Summit

For those interested in what's going on in the Senate with regards to energy.

Senate Energy Summit - Opening Statements


Senate Energy Summit - Panel 1


Senate Energy Summit - Panel 2

VIDEO: T. Boone Pickens - The Pickens Plan For US Energy Independence

You've probably heard of The Pickens Plan in the news, but may not really know what it's all about. Here's a video from FORA.tv to help bring you up to speed.

*NOTE: This is the full 1 hr video. For clips & highlights, click on the FORA.tv link on the video screen.