VIDEO: Captain Planet - Mission to Save Earth 1, Part 4

"In Mission to Save Earth Part I, the eco-villains steal the Planeteers' rings and abandon the Planeteers on the island of Commander Clash, a soldier with a cold war mentality. Clash appears to be their most dangerous opponent to date, until Captain Pollution shows up - summoned by the eco-villains after Dr. Blight creates evil duplicates of the Planeteers' rings."

The final episode of Part 1...

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."

VIDEO: Captain Planet - Mission to Save Earth 1, Part 3

"In Mission to Save Earth Part I, the eco-villains steal the Planeteers' rings and abandon the Planeteers on the island of Commander Clash, a soldier with a cold war mentality. Clash appears to be their most dangerous opponent to date, until Captain Pollution shows up - summoned by the eco-villains after Dr. Blight creates evil duplicates of the Planeteers' rings."




Stay tuned to our blog for follow-up episodes!

Stuff We Found Today - 03.16.09

Family, Kids & Health Stuff

• Product feature: Miessence Mint Toothpaste - (ToothHugger) Recommended by the eco-dentist over at ToothHugger.com. Anyone out there tried this...what do you think?
  

Food Stuff

• St. Pat's Day have you coveting green-colored foods? - (Ideal Bite) "...use organic and plant-based food coloring in your holiday recipes. You'll keep artificial ingredients off your kid's plate without begrudging them a clover-hued cookie."
• Duchy Originals, and Organic - (AboutMyPlanet.com) Did you know that Prince Charles has his own line of foods that he converted to organic over 20 years ago?...long before it was considered in vogue.
• Green America Responds to Cadbury Announcement - (Change.org: Fair Trade)
• Rain Organics vodka - (Mother Nature Networks) Vodka gimlet anyone?
  

Home Stuff

• Sweet Refurbished Vintage Furniture by Livin' Pop - (EarthFirst) "Buenos Aires design firm Livin’ Pop shows us how vintage furniture can be given a modern makeover that instantly turns these old treasures into sleek, beautiful pieces that look brand-new." Old is definitely new again!

Beauty & Fashion Stuff

• 'Speak Nicely' T-Shirts Spread the Message of Goodwill - (EarthFirst) "...seeks to remind us all of the power of our words and provide items for children and adults with uplifting messages...like ‘Honor People’, ‘Say Nice Things’ and ‘I Am the Future’."
• Eco-Chic Toggery dresses under $50 - (Mother Nature Network) "Get 50% off organic cotton, U.S.-made eco-fashions by Toggery." Cute, cute, cute stuff!!
  

Tech & Science Stuff

• Long-Lasting, Sustainable Sonata Batteries Now Available for HP Laptops - (Fast Company) Also planning on batteries for cell phones and transportation services in near future.
• IBM Unveils "Smart Water" Technology and Services - (CleanTechnica)
• Harvesting Black Sea Pollution to Produce Energy - (Lighter Footstep)
  

Work & Business Stuff

• Green Job Listings - March 16, 2009 - (Green Gigs)

School, College & Student Stuff

• Green College Spotlight: Amherst College - (EarthFirst)

Nature & Environment Stuff

• Free Downloadable PDF! - (Sierra Club: The Green Life) "From March 16 through March 20, you can download a gratis PDF copy of Andrew Nikiforuk's book Tar Sands: Dirty Oil and the Future of a Continent"

Arts, Entertainment & Travel Stuff

• Ed Begley Solar Car Almost Destoyed by Ed Bedley Solar Train - (Ecorazzi) "On The Simpsons last night, a rare solar eclipse almost caused the demise of Ed Begley Jr." Video in post.
  

Website Stuff

• Toxic Yogurt? GoodGuide Rechannels Your Food Rage - (Fast Company) "...GoodGuide.com, a public-private partnership that brings transparency to consumers by rating products based on 140 criteria that factor in health, environmental, and social practices....is unveiling its new food section, which evaluates 5,000 food brands--primarily the ones you feed your kids."

International Stuff

• Australian Oil Spill Worse Than Previously Estimated - (AboutMyPlanet.com)
• Germany and UK Paying Citizens to Get Rid of Old Cars - (EcoGeek) Is this good or not?? See comments by readers at the end of post.
• Nissan Motor Company Teaming With City of Yokohama on "Project Zero" - (HybridMile.com) "The goal of 'Project Zero' is to saturate the city of Yokohama with zero-emissions vehicles over the next five years." Take a look at what they're planning...interesting.
  

Political & Social Stuff

• Stop the AIG Bonuses - (MoveOn.org) Sign this petition to Secretary Geithner and Congress to stop bonus payments to AIG execs (idiots) who helped to create the financial crisis.
• Obama's Stimulus Package Provides Tax Credits for Solar and High Efficiency Hot Water Heaters - (Blue Living Ideas)
• Congress bans BPA in food and drink containers - (Mother Nature Network) finally...woo hoo!!
  

Other Random Cool Stuff

• Alanis Morissette, Janeane Garofalo Promo Earth Hour 2009 - (Ecorazzi) Videos in post...gross, but funny.
• Going Green on St. Patty's Day - (Celebrate Green) "...tips on how you can celebrate like a leprechaun while still showing your mother (Earth) some respect."

VIDEO: Cow Urine Soda - ZapRoot

"In India, the RSS will soon market cow urine soda as a health elixir. Explore the ocean floor and more with Google Earth 5.0 (beta) features. ZapRoot brings you an animal round up."