more hip than hippie 195 trystans tips yahoo green is a great source of news and ideas for sustainable living. senior editor trystan bass shares tips for a greener holiday season.
we can all use some lastminute tips for getting through the holidays with a lighter footprint. find out how to set a wastefree table opt out of the christmas card crunch and avoid unrecyclable giftw...... [Show More]
more hip than hippie 194 conservation conversation landowners can protect private property from development long after theyre gone using land trusts and conservation easements.
did you know that about 2 million acres of land is being developed across the us every year listener susan armstrong works to conserve our open spaces for future generations. she unearths some great info...... [Show More]
more hip than hippie 193 ship it good ecoconscious consumers can find plenty of options for packaging and shipping this holiday season.
youve voted with your dollar by purchasing green gifts this holiday season. dont undo all your good deeds with styrofoam packaging and carbonspewing shippers dori and val unwrap the greenest options for packing your present...... [Show More]
more hip than hippie 192 lithium you probably use a lithium battery every day in a watch or laptop. discover where it comes from and why its future is uncertain.
if the car of tomorrow is electric chances are itll run on lithiumion batteries. but is there enough to meet our growing demand where does lithium come from how is it produced and who profits the hipsters shine a ...... [Show More]
more hip than hippie 191 recycling week november 10th 16th is recycling week all over the world.
this is the week to start that recycling program at home or in the workplace. the hipsters sort through statistics and extract the facts about how materials are recovered and reused. youll learn why you should put paper glass steel and electronics back to work also val celebrate...... [Show More]
more hip than hippie 190 heavy metal we all know that exposure to lead can cause a variety of health problems. the threat of exposure to this heavy metal is more common than you may realize.
once hailed as the father of all metals lead has fallen out of favor because of its dangerous properties. but remnants of lead remain. are you and your family at risk well examine a few pla...... [Show More]
more hip than hippie 189 rainforest rx tropical rainforests are disappearing at an alarming rate. why should you care among other things these ecosystems are a rich source of natural medicines.
you or someone you know probably benefits from the drugs derived from rainforest plants. cancer diabetes arthritis all are treated with compounds found in the rainforest. but were los...... [Show More]
more hip than hippie 188 the heat is on home heating is a hot topic as we head into winter. energyefficient heating alternatives abound.
chilly fall nights have dori and val thinking about how to heat our homes without harming the planet or the pocketbook. nearly all american homes are heated with fossil fuels or electricity. learn about some options to help homeowners and apartmentd...... [Show More]
more hip than hippie 187 shot or not should you get a flu shot this year what are the side effects is there mercury in the flu vaccine
flu season is right around the corner and health officials say this is the time to get your flu shot. the hipsters roll up their sleeves and investigate what goes into the flu vaccine and poke around the controversy surrounding this annual rite of ...... [Show More]
more hip than hippie 186 springboard biodiesel mark roberts ceo of springboard biodiesel discusses biopro automated biodiesel processors.
we know biodiesel is a cleanburning alternative fuel that is nonpolluting nontoxic and petroleum free. why arent we all using it if you own a vehicle with a diesel engine you could start now. dori and val chat with mark roberts about hi...... [Show More]
more hip than hippie 185 gifting the meanie we all have someone on our gift list who doesnt appreciate our ecofriendly offerings. some may be downright hostile. so how does the greenie gift the meanie a donation to the sierra club probably wont do the trick. the hipsters share ideas that have worked for them and will hopefully take the resent out of present...... [Show More]
more hip than hippie 184 dirty gold many of us wear a gold ring as a symbol of love. but we dont love the 20 tons of mine waste generated to produce that one gold ring. the production of gold jewelry is often harmful to the environment and to the communities nearby. the hipsters dig up the dirt on gold mining and find a mother lode of ideas for consumers. also dori dictates a letter ...... [Show More]
more hip than hippie 183 fair trade facts october is fair trade month. so what does that really mean dori and val fill in the facts about fair trade standards who benefits from them and how you can participate. youll learn to find and identify products that are doing a world of good. also the hipsters discuss chickens with pms and get a visit from a couple of looney tunes
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more hip than hippie 182 kernel of truth weve seen the television ads touting high fructose corn syrup as natu ral. could it be true the hipsters stalk the source of this campaign and try to find their way through a maze of facts and falsehoods. also val pulls out a condom question and dori gets her pomegranate popped
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more hip than hippie 181 feast of fall fall fruits and vegetables arent just fun to look at they do a body good those plump melons and leafy greens pack a bounty of nutrients to keep us well through the winter. dori and val call out the seasons superstars and help you figure out what to do with them. also a listener puts her cheap vodka to good use and we end the show with ...... [Show More]
more hip than hippie 180 greenoween the scariest thing about halloween could be all the waste we generate for the big night have no fear the hipsters get into the spirit of the holiday with the founders of greenhalloween.org lynn and corey. they share ideas for everything from costumes to decor to trickortreat goodies. also dori tries out her austrian accent and val tries to make a qu...... [Show More]
more hip than hippie 179 gemology they didnt kill the electric car batterypowered vehicles are buzzing down a road near you and the gem is leading the charge. the hipsters chat with kent collins owner of chico eco cars and learn what it takes to make the switch to an ev then they take a test drive. also the chico air show approaches and val feels the need for speed
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more hip than hippie 178 palm print are oreos destroying the planet probably not but like most processed foods they contain a controversial ingredient. palm oil is in heavy demand by food producers and farmers are destroying rainforests to supply it. dori and val fill in the facts. also val gets mooned by a swan and compares her husband to a trampoline
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