Honorary Hipster Al Gore presented a bold energy plan to the world last week. Dori and Val are developing unhealthy crushes on the former Vice President /Nobel Laureate /Oscar winner /Saturday Night Live guest.

Beer: Trader Jose Dark Premium Lager, imported from Mexico. Just add spicy tacos and a trip to the beach. Muy bien!

Chocolate: Trader Joe's Concerto dark chocolate batons. OK, Val was ill and did a little one-stop shopping. Very eco-friendly, yes?

Finds:

• Nothing to fear but fur itself! The Home Shopping Network takes a stand against animal cruelty by banning fur from the network, which reaches over 90 million US homes.
• Kentucky Fried Canadians? The notorious chicken chain throws vegans a bone by serving "unchicken" at their stores in the Great White North. Greenwashing, eh?
• Step out of the car, please. Find out if you live in one of America's most walkable neighborhoods by visiting Walk Score. Chico? 42 out of 100. Gimme the keys.

• Jalape-NO! The government gets a clue to the origin of the salmonella outbreak, from a single jalapeno pepper grown in Mexico. Guess that border fence isn't working.

Listener Teresa in Illinois signed her family up for a mail-order prescription program. Now they pay less and use fewer plastic pill bottles, by getting a 3-month supply every time! They also save the time, money and gas they would have spent visiting the pharmacy. Or driving across the border to Canada.

Honorary Hipster Al Gore presented a bold energy plan to the world last week. Dori and Val are developing unhealthy crushes on the former Vice President /Nobel Laureate /Oscar winner /Saturday Night Live guest.

• Allegory? Nope, Al Gore. Here's the text of his speech at Washington's Constitution Hall on July 17, 2008. Dori's favorite line: "The Stone Age didn't end because we ran out of stones!"
• Meet the Press. Al returned to the NBC show for the first time in eight years, fielding hardball (and goofball) questions from Tom Brokaw. Watch the video and memorize his smooth answers.
• Uncle Al Wants You! Visit WeCanSolveIt.org and find out what you can do to "be the change you want to see in the world." (That's Ghandi, not Gore.)

Holy Sizzling Sidewalks, our listeners don't take a summer vacation from sending us emails! Keep 'em rolling in at hip@greenfeet.com. And don't forget to post articles, links, and bits of your brain at our MHTH forum!

• Have Camera, Will Travel. Colin and family plan an eco-video travel project across America next year, with a stop here at Hipster HQ. Visit OurRenewableNation.org to see what it's all about. Hey guys, good luck in the US PIRG video contest!
• Spastic about Plastic! Wendy in Tampa, FL has the ookies about all the plastic on her keyboard and mouse. So we'll give her the Bambookies instead! A UK company sells bamboo computers and accessories.
• Salmonella spawns solutions. Brian in Gallatin, TN cites a study showing fruit and veggie washes beat the bacteria. We recommend this one.
• We a-pool-ogize! Jan in Florida begs to differ about saltwater leaving rings around your pool. If that happens, she says your water's too hard. She should know, she's had 3 saltwater pools.
• Batter up! Elizabeth in St. Paul can't believe somebody invented pancakes in a spray can. She's also disturbed to find they're USDA organic. What's next, cheese in a spray can? Oh, wait...
• Carp diem. Seize the toes? Michelle in PA tries to gross out Dori with fish pedicures. It worked.

Hipster Roll-call! We want all you lurkers to make yourselves known by e-mailing us at hip@greenfeet.com. Remember, we don't sell your info and we won't mention you on the show if you're a big chicken! Don't forget to vote for us at podcastalley.com and podcastpickle.com. Send us a voice message at our Skype address "morehip" or +1 530.554.2605. Don't have Skype? Get it - it's free!

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More Americans than ever own swimming pools and spas. Heck, even Val is getting a hot tub! How do you avoid the nasty chemicals? Can a pool be energy efficient? Dori and Val dive into this topic...

Beer: GnarlyWine Ale by Lagunitas Brewing Co.in Petaluma, CA. Uh-oh, Val makes her "malt face"!

Chocolate: Haigh's Gourmet Dark Chocolate from Australia, sent by listener Shaun in Melbourne. Fair dinkum!

Finds:

• But where's the Boardwalk? Parker Brothers/Hasbro prepares to launch the new Monopoly World Edition next month, but they don't have a monopoly on fun! Check out Earthopoly for a guilt-free greedy good time!
• Roxanne! Alison! Veronica! Dori hopes to re-acquaint herself with all these musical ladies when she attends the local Police/Elvis Costello concert. Sadly, Val sits this one out.

• We're blown away! The small town of Rock Port, Missouri is the first in the US powered solely by wind. Hang on to your hairdo!
• A Twitter pill to swallow. Members of the US Congress are banned from social networking sites. We think that's twuly twagic!
• Koala Knievel? A tale of survival Down Under the grill of a speeding car! But did rescuers have to name him Lucky?

It's time to come out of the closet...and bring those old clothes with you! Did you know the average American throws away 68 lbs. of clothing every year? As the new season and the new school year approach, freshen your fashions by swapping gently-worn garments with a friend or two. Who wants Dori's banana-yellow Ditto jeans from 1977?

More Americans than ever own swimming pools and spas. Heck, even Val is getting a hot tub! How do you avoid the nasty chemicals? Can a pool be energy efficient? The Hipsters dive into this topic and learn that pools can be even greener than your hair after a dip in the chlorine!

• Your pool can be blue AND green! The Practical Environmentalist has good tips to reduce the flipper-print of your pool or spa.

• Salty-dipping? A cool alternative is a saltwater pool. We'll try it with tequila and some lime.

• Swim with the fishes. Natural pools use aquatic plants and aerators, like an aquarium. Can you dig it? Oh yes, you can!

• Does this make me look tubby? Save money and energy with a solar-heated hot tub. Val might give this a try!

• Hmm, needs more paprika... A wood-burning hot tub? Sure, just add carrots and a bouillon cube, then have your friends for dinner!

• Greenwashing. Keep your pool or spa clean with some eco-friendly products.

Holy Heat Wave, we have another shimmering collection of listener emails! Keep 'em rolling in at hip@greenfeet.com. And don't forget to post articles, links, and bits of your brain at our MHTH forum!

• Shout-out! Thanks to tiffanytomato for the mention on replayground. We love you man!
• Kati did... start a new podcast, that is! Hipster Kati Neville and friend sign on with The Saver's Kitchen.
• OD'ed on TV. Vanessa from Wis-KAAAHHN-sinn (by way of Oregon) unplugged the boob tube and discovered podcasts. We approve.
• Man Sikhs Recycling. James from PA visited India and laments the lack of "green" awareness. The beer wasn't great either.
• Fade to graywater. Liz in Brooklyn recommends flushing the toilet with your used water. It's not like you were going to drink it, right?
• Greenie weds Weenie. New listener Sarah in Ohio wants to green her hubby. Make small changes around the house and show him how much money you've saved, Sarah. Or withhold sex.
• Val's in trouble! Jessica calmly points out that not all large families are wasteful; sometimes the opposite is true. Val agrees. And there is peace across the land.
• Lurker Love! Leandro checked in from Sao Paulo, Brazil. We tried to follow you on Twitter, dude, but you post in Portuguese and Dori only understands the swear words!

Hipster Roll-call! We want all you lurkers to make yourselves known by e-mailing us at hip@greenfeet.com. Remember, we don't sell your info and we won't mention you on the show if you're a big chicken! Don't forget to vote for us at podcastalley.com and podcastpickle.com. Send us a voice message at our Skype address "morehip" or +1530.554.2605. Don't have Skype? Get it - it's free!

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The Hipsters discuss the ongoing salmonella contamination in America's tomato, pepper and cilantro supplies.

Beer: Shock Top Belgian White Ale by Anheuser-Busch. A feisty little Belgian-style wheat ale brewed with spices, by the newest member of the InBev family!

Chocolate: Hebert's Fully Loaded Dark Turtle bar, with rich dark chocolate, pecans, pralines and toffee. Dori goes nuts with the nuts!

Finds:

• Say "green cheese!" Nikon's new Coolpix S52 camera includes a month's worth of carbon offsets with purchase, thanks to Ritz Camera.
• The air up there: The city of Paris installs a giant helium balloon that changes color with the air quality. Viva la pollution!
• Heard the news? It's all good! Pay a visit to goodnewsnetwork.org, and turn that frown upside down!

• Bush Lifts Ban on Offshore Drilling. Our favorite chief executive challenges Congress to do the same. Pour a glass of beer and rant along with Val.

This week's Teenie Weenie Greenie™ really sucks: think about the impact of your trusty vacuum cleaner. Keep it tuned up, use it less, or replace it with a more energy-efficient model. Or try to pry Val's Dyson out of her cold dead hand.

The Hipsters discuss the ongoing salmonella contamination in America's tomato, pepper and cilantro supplies. How do you avoid being the latest victim? We'll reveal which tomatoes are OK to eat and cover the basics of food safety. We're still undecided on whether to pronouce the first "L" in salmonella, however. Pass the salsa, por favor!

• The Centers for Disease Control keeps the public informed.
• Keep the nasty bugger away.
• It's not just us. Denmark is suffering too.
• Surprise! The L.A. Times has an opinion!

Great smoky skies of California, we have a bunch of entertaining listener emails! Keep 'em rolling in at hip@greenfeet.com. And don't forget to post articles, links, and bits of your brain at our MHTH forum!

• Yo, y'all! Dylan took his South Carolina twang all the way to Brooklyn as he tries to be a "greener" jeweler. He shares an article on recycling.
• If you build it.. Tim from Wis-KAAHHN-sinn invokes "Field of Dreams", one of Val's fave movies. Perhaps Dori should rent it again.
• You say it, we play it! Young Celeste in Saratoga wants us to do a show on eco-friendly swimming pools. Well Celeste, maybe (next show) sometime soon (next show) we'll get around (next show) to that topic!
• Doggie deposits Lurker Leslie in jolly ole England has a poopy puppy! We recommend BioBags to keep the transaction green and clean.
• Lurker Love! Pete checked in from Cape May, New Jersey, and Kevin says hi from Cleveland, Ohio. Nice to hear from you!
• Shout out! Thanks for mentioning us on You Oughta Write a Blog. We agree, we are too damn funny!

Hipster Roll-call! We want all you lurkers to make yourselves known by e-mailing us at hip@greenfeet.com. Remember, we don't sell your info and we won't mention you on the show if you're a big chicken! Don't forget to vote for us at podcastalley.com and podcastpickle.com. Send us a voice message at our Skype address "morehip" or +1530.554.2605. Don't have Skype? Get it - it's free!

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Dori and Val talk about harvesting rainwater and greywater.

Beer: Samuel Smith's Old Brewery Pale Ale

Chocolate: Newman's Own Organics Chocolate Carmel Cups

Finds:

• There's a bathroom on the right. Merriam-Webster introduced the new word Mondegreen which means, "a word or phrase that results from mishearing or misinterpreting a song lyric".
• Blondes have more fun. Looking for an eco-friendly way to get those sun-kissed golden locks this Summer? Try mixing 2 teaspoons of fine sea salt, 1 cup of warm water, and 4-5 drops of grapefruit essential oil (or any citrus essential oil will do) in a spray bottle and shake well. Spray the mixture on damp, clean, well-conditioned hair for some Summer highlights.

• Vague outcome from G8. President George Bush signed a G8 deal to halve greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. However, the deal was quite vague, not even specifying the baseline for this 50 percent reduction.
• Prius manufacturing coming stateside. Toyota will start producing the hybrid Prius in the U.S. for the first time.

This week's Teenie Weenie Greenieâ is to calculate your water footprint at H2Oconserve.org.

Dori and Val talk about harvesting rainwater and greywater. Check the links below for more information.

• Greywater.com
• Planning a greywater system
• Sample greywater installations
• Find a Rainwater harvest system at Aquabarrel.com
• Greywater and Rainwater use saves water and money

Once again, we have a bunch of great listener emails. Keep 'em rolling in at hip@greenfeet.com. And don't forget to post articles, links, and speak your mind at our MHTH forum!

• Pack mentality. If you're a fan of Twitter like Michelle is, you might enjoy TwitterPacks, which has "packs" of people you can follow based on a common interest. Hipsters might be interested in the environmental pack.
• What's brewing? Ken was happy to hear the homebrewing episode last week, as it is a passion of his. He blogs about his homebrewing adventures on the Brewin' Green blog. www.brewgreen.blogspot.com/.
• Who knew? Shayna sent along a surprising article about how you can't always trust that products with the Energy Star label are energy efficient.
• Peace out, PVC. Martin was wondering if there is an alternative to the PVC piping used in underground irrigation systems. Click here to find out about alternatives such as clay or concrete pipes.

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Dori and Val talk about how to stay green on the road and how to save some money on gas.

Beer: Shakespeare Stout by Rogue Brewery

Chocolate: World Market Dark Chocolate with Pomegranate

Finds:

• Here comes the rain. Cyber-Rain is a sprinkler system you can control from computer.
• Frosty brews. If you're in the area, check out the Terrapin New York Beer Expo in Rhinebeck, NY.

• Algae attack! An algae bloom is causing panic for Olympic officials in China. It covers one-third of the sea where sailors are sent to compete in just one month.
• It's melting. Scientists believe that the North Pole may be briefly ice-free by September due to global warming.

This week's Teenie Weenie Greenieâ comes from Listener Terry and is a tip for soothing insect bites and stings. Next time a bug bite has you buggin', try rubbing a mint leaf over the sting.

Dori and Val talk about how to stay green on the road and how to save some money on gas. Check the links below for more information.

• Driving Green: 10 Ways to Be More Eco-friendly on the Road
• EPA Green Vehicle Guide
• FuelEconomy.gov
• Find a motor oil recycling facility near you
• Get the most mileage from your current car

Once again, we have a bunch of great listener emails. Keep 'em rolling in at hip@greenfeet.com. And don't forget to post articles, links, and speak your mind at our MHTH forum!

• Make your voice heard! Sommer, the Green & Clean Mom has teamed up with the new eco-friendly magazine Positively Green to find out what YOU want to read about. Submit your story ideas and one will be chosen to be featured in an upcoming issue. If your idea is chosen, you'll win a one-year subscription to the magazine!
• Melts in your mouth. . you know the rest. Brian sent along an article about how M&M Mars is going to sequence the DNA of chocolate to try and improve production.
• Who knew? Patrick found an article about how an ingredient in watermelon can have effects similar to those of Viagra. Va-va-voom!

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Dawn McDonald, owner of the Chico Home Brew Shop stops by to chat about one of our favorite things: BEER!

Beer: You can't buy this is any store! Dawn brought in a couple of her own specialty home brews.

Chocolate: Barettini Extra Dark Chocolate 72% by Droste

Finds:

• More Hip 3rd Anniversary Quiz Drawing Winner! Drum roll, please. . . . Molly from Baltimore! Congratulations Molly, and thanks to all who entered!
• Treehuggers unite! DateforTrees.com is on online dating service that hooks you up with like-minded people AND donates a tree to American Forests for each month you are a paid member of their service. You can sign up for free and see if it's right for you before upgrading to a paid membership.
• The results are in. Oprah has concluded her 21-day vegan cleansing process. During the 3 weeks, with the exception of olive oil, all the food she ate was grown in her garden.

• White House still withholding. The White House is drying to block the U.S. EPA from releasing a document that shows how the Clean Air Act could be used to regulate greenhouse gases.
• The Bush Legacy. A new initiative will ask San Francisco voters to change the name of a prize-winning water treatment plant to the George W. Bush Sewage Plant. Now that's what we call good, old fashioned bathroom humor!

Sticking with the topic of this episode, this week's Teenie Weenie Greenie™ is to try an Organic Beer (if you are of legal drinking age, of course). If you're too young to drink beer, or just don't like beer (gasp!) try an organic juice.

Dawn McDonald, owner of the Chico Home Brew Shop stops by to chat about one of our favorite things: BEER! You can email Dawn with any questions you might have about home brewing at dawn@chicohomebrewshop.com.

Once again, we have a bunch of great listener emails. Keep 'em rolling in at hip@greenfeet.com. And don't forget to post articles, links, and speak your mind at our MHTH forum!

• Locally Known. Sydney sent along an article about a company called Locally Known. It's a farm company in Maine with a goal of providing New England fresh greens.
• Composting made easy. Tyus is trying to convince his mom to start composting, but she's worried about not having enough space and the smell. If you have enough room outdoors, an Envirocycle Composter is great. For indoor composting and small spaces, try an odor-free automatic composter, like the NatureMill Plus or NatureMill Pro.
• Plant peril. Brian sent in a couple links about how global warming is affecting plants and how the Ozone is bad for plants. He also wanted everyone to check out Farm Fountains, sculptural ecosystems you can eat.
• Organic Brew Robert tried his first organic beer recently, Stone Mill pale ale.
• Hipster Welcome! We wanted to welcome new listener Rob, who discovered More Hip Than Hippie while on CleanMPG.com.
• Free fun in DC. Cassi is planning to take advantage of the free bike tours offered by the National Park Service on her next trip to Washington DC.
• Litter box solutions. Hilary has discovered a less wasteful option for her cat's litter box. She uses aquarium gravel with a sifting litter box. The idea is to pick up the sifter with the litter, pour the cat urine down the drain, put the poo in the trash, and then wash and rinse the aquarium gravel.
• Homemade freezer chocolate. Give Hilary's homemade freezer chocolate recipe a try:
  1. Heat 1 cup of coconut oil, Agave syrup till sweetened, and 1 cup of cacao powder.
  2. Chop 1 cup almonds and 1/2 cup candied ginger.
  3. Mix the almonds and ginger on some wax paper on a cookie sheet.
  4. Pour the chocolate mixture over it and make sure all of the almonds and ginger are coated.
  5. Freeze until hard, cut into bite sized pieces and store in the freezer.

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You might have noticed a little less change in your pocket lately. Gas prices are through the roof and Airlines are nickel-and-diming passengers for everything from the luggage they bring to a bag of peanuts. Save your money this Summer and instead of hitting the road for a little vay-kay, enjoy a staycation!

Beer: Pyramid Hefeweizen

Chocolate: World Market Sea Salt Dark Chocolate

Finds:

• Paying a hefty price. Listener Trystan recently talked about the real cost of travel on her Yahoo! Green blog, Green Picks. Using a widget called Real Costs, you can calculate the carbon emissions of your upcoming trip, and compare the emissions between traveling by plane, car, bus, and train.
• Sharing a bright idea. This is from the Yahoo! Green blog EcoGeek. Sam Goldman is using his company, d.light design, to bring LED and solar-powered lamps to the 1.6 billion people in the world without access to electricity.
• The Green (and great) Guide. Pick up the Summer 2008 issue of The Green Guide for a great article breaking down the meanings of different beef labels. While you're perusing the pages, check out the Editor's favorite green products. One of the products featured is the Knoend Lite2go, available at Greenfeet.com!

• Seven B-B-B-Billion? The world's population will reach a staggering 7 billion by 2012 according to a new government projection.

This week's Teenie Weenie Greenieâ is courtesy of GreenBarMitzvahs.blogspot.com and is a great way to "recycle" the flowers and arrangements from your special event. At the end of your event, donate your flowers to a nursing home or hospital. Try talking to your florist before hand and ask if they will pick them up after the event and deliver them to a worthwhile cause.

You might have noticed a little less change in your pocket lately. Gas prices are through the roof and Airlines are nickel-and-diming passengers for everything from the luggage they bring to a bag of peanuts. Save your money this Summer and instead of hitting the road for a little vay-kay, enjoy a staycation!

• Urban Dictionary: staycation.
• Save money and gas with a staycation.
• Prepare your home for a staycation.
• Find free and cheap activities in your state.
• If you are planning on hitting the road this Summer, check out these road trip tips.

Thanks for everyone who entered! Here are the answers to the quiz!

1. Name 3 items from Co-Op America's list of 21 things you didn't know you could recycle.
   Click here to see the list.
2. What is the official EPA label for products designed to use less water?
   WaterSense
3. Val was featured as an Entrepreneur Mom in what magazine?
   Working Mother Magazine
4. In episode #132 "Frankenfoods", we learned about the FlavrSavr, a genetically modified:
   C. tomato
5. From episode #109 "Surviving a Dry Spell": what are the 3 types of drought?
   Meterological, agricultural, hydrological
6. A United Nations report named which country as the best in the world in which to live?
   Iceland
7. Episode #120 featured no beer. What was the reason?
   It was too early!
8. Which type of television uses the most power? The least power?
   Plasma uses the most power, rear projection uses the least.
9. Name 2 of the Top 10 Tips for Eco Kids.
   1. Throw away as little as you can.
   2. Buying used is more hip than buying new.
   3. Appreciate open spaces.
   4. Where electricity comes from.
   5. Appreciate water.
   6. The answer to "Paper vs. Plastic?" is "Neither".
   7. Grow something.
   8. Respect other cultures.
   9. It's better to give than to receive.
   10. Respect nature.
10. The first-ever Hipster meet-up took place in what city?
    San Francisco
11. Doing this wastes a cup of gas every 5 minutes. What is it?
    Idling in your car
12. We talked with Amy Tucker, inventor of Xeko trading card game. She told us Xeko's motto is:
    A. Have fun, do good
13. What is the name of the energy-saving version of Google?
    Blackle
14. Match the guest author with their book/magazine/website:
    1. Dan Esty - D. Green To Gold
    2. Bruce Littlefield - E. Merry Christmas America
    3. Patricia Carol Brooks - A. Aromatherapy Thymes
    4. Trystan Bass - B. Yahoo! Green
    5. Jen Trolio - F. Ready Made
    6. Leah Guy - C. A Girl Named Guy
15. Name the 3 types of alternative energy covered in our series this year.
    Clean coal, ocean power, nuclear power
16. Our friend One-F Jef owns the local Chico franchise of what eco-friendly business?
    Cartridge World
17. What should you spray to keep skunks away?
    Perfume
18. Name 2 concerts Dori and Val attended together this past year.
    Rick Springfield and Davy Jones
19. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of a good night's sleep?
    D. Freshen your breath
20. Hipster Kati Neville wrote a book called what?
    Fix, Freeze, Feast
21. WWOOF is an organization that puts travelers in touch with:
    A. organic farms
22. What does rBGH stand for?
    recombinant Bovine Growth Hormone
23. Which brewing company's beers were sampled more than any other in the past year?
    Lagunitas
24. Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne received the 2007 Rubber Dodo award from the Center for Biological Diversity for what stunning accomplishment?
    Going 1 year and 90 days without listing a new species as endangered or threatened.
25. Vermicomposting involves the use of what slimy disgusting creature?
    Worms
26. Translate the following Boontling phrase into English:
    "I'm going to boarch a horn of steinber with my applehead."
    "I'm going to drink a beer with my girlfriend"

BONUS QUESTION:
What are the names of Dori's 2 goats?
Panda and Phoenix

Once again, we have a bunch of great listener emails. Keep 'em rolling in at hip@greenfeet.com. And don't forget to post articles, links, and speak your mind at our MHTH forum!

• Happy birthday! Listeners and friends Elizabeth and Michele celebrated their 40th birthdays on the 21st (Michele) and 23rd (Elizabeth) of June. Check out the great picture of them above wearing their royal birthday tiaras. Have a Hip birthday ladies! Cheers!
• Recycling CFL's and how to save gas money. Kristi in Minneapolis sent in a couple links. First, she was excited to learn that you can now recycle old CFL's at Home Depot stores across the country. She also found a great article with 66 ways to spend less on gasoline.
• Step up to the challenge. Carrie and her mother have started their own 29-Day Chocolate Challenge. The only rule? They must consume of the chocolate nature every day for 29 days. Track their progress on Carrie's blog, She's Gone Wanderin'.
• Just for Rob. You know the story about Rob's cell phone museum . . . well now he can expand his collection. Big Ed discovered RetroBrick.com, a website that sells vintage cell phones.

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Polyester be gone! Dori and Val are talking about new, eco-friendly fabrics (and some old ones). Check the links below for more information.

Beer: Phuket Beer - and get your mind out of the gutter, it's pronounced "foo-ket"!

Chocolate: SmartChick Sara sent in 2 kinds of chocolate this week, both by Winnipesaukee Chocolates in New Hampshire: Rattlesnake Island dark chocolate with cayenne and Madame Chiang dark chocolate with candied ginger.

Finds:

• Cheers! Several major hotel chains, Marriott, Ritz-Carlton and Kimpton Hotels, have started carrying organic alcohols in their bars. This is a trend we could get used to!
• Scratch-'n'-sniff-'n'-win. The Colorado Lottery recently began selling $3 Scented Crossword tickets. When players scratch off the latex in the play area, the scent is activated. Choose from Crossword Bouquet, Chocolate Crossword, and Coffee Crossword.
• Live long and prosper. Extend your life and have fun while your at it with this list of 10 Fun Ways to Live Longer from About.com.

• Milk: Does a body harm? Government health officials are cracking down on raw milk because they are concerned about the spread of food-borne illnesses.
• Zero-emission car. The FCX Clarity is Honda's new zero-emission, hydrogen fuel car that rolled off the Japanese production line Monday, June 16th.

Purchase at least one eco-friendly garment for your Fall wardrobe.

Polyester be gone! Dori and Val are talking about new, eco-friendly fabrics (and some old ones). Check the links below for more information.

• Organic Trade Association
• Organic.org
• OrganicExchange.org
• OrganicClothing.blogs.com
• Patagonia clothing and gear
• Greenyarn

You could win 1 of 2 totally awesome eco-friendly prize packs! We're not sure what all is in the prize pack yet, but we can promise that it will be some super fantastic stuff! Here's how you can enter:

• Answer all the questions to the quiz below.
• Email your answers to hip@greenfeet.com by 11:59 PM PST on Sunday, June 22, 2008.
• Two ways to win. The FIRST person to submit all the correct answers wins a prize pack. All others who answer all the questions correctly will be entered into a drawing to win the second prize pack.

More Hip Than Hippie 3rd Anniversary Quiz
1. Name 3 items from Co-Op America's list of 21 things you didn't know you could recycle.
2. What is the official EPA label for products designed to use less water?
3. Val was featured as an Entrepreneur Mom in what magazine?
4. In episode #132 "Frankenfoods", we learned about the FlavrSavr, a genetically modified:
   A. potato
   B. pig
   C. tomato
   D. mustache
5. From episode #109 "Surviving a Dry Spell": what are the 3 types of drought?
6. A United Nations report named which country as the best in the world in which to live?
7. Episode #120 featured no beer. What was the reason?
8. Which type of television uses the most power? The least power?
9. Name 2 of the Top 10 Tips for Eco Kids.
10. The first-ever Hipster meet-up took place in what city?
11. Doing this wastes a cup of gas every 5 minutes. What is it?
12. We talked with Amy Tucker, inventor of Xeko trading card game. She told us Xeko's motto is:
    A. Have fun, do good
    B. Don't worry, be happy
    C. May the force be with you
    D. Melts in your mouth, not in your hands
13. What is the name of the energy-saving version of Google?
14. Match the guest author with their book/magazine/website:
    1. Dan Esty
    2. Bruce Littlefield
    3. Patricia Carol Brooks
    4. Trystan Bass
    5. Jen Trolio
    6. Leah Guy

    A. Aromatherapy Thymes
    B. Yahoo! Green
    C. A Girl Named Guy
    D. Green to Gold
    E. Merry Christmas America
    F. Ready Made

15. Name the 3 types of alternative energy covered in our series this year.
16. Our friend One-F Jef owns the local Chico franchise of what eco-friendly business?
17. What should you spray to keep skunks away?
18. Name 2 concerts Dori and Val attended together this past year.
19. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of a good night's sleep?
    A. Keep your heart healthy
    B. Bolster your memory
    C. Reduce risk of depression
    D. Freshen your breath
20. Hipster Kati Neville wrote a book called what?
21. WWOOF is an organization that puts travelers in touch with:
    A. organic farms
    B. their inner dog
    C. ugly singles
22. What does rBGH stand for?
23. Which brewing company's beers were sampled more than any other in the past year?
24. Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne received the 2007 Rubber Dodo award from the Center for Biological Diversity for what stunning accomplishment?
25. Vermicomposting involves the use of what slimy disgusting creature?
26. Translate the following Boontling phrase into English:
    "I'm going to boarch a horn of steinber with my applehead."

BONUS QUESTION:
What are the names of Dori's 2 goats?

Once again, we have a bunch of great listener emails. Keep 'em rolling in at hip@greenfeet.com. And don't forget to post articles, links, and speak your mind at our MHTH forum!

• Across the Great States. As you might of heard on several recent shows, listener Mike is moving across country from Florida to Washington. You can track his adventures on his blog, Across the Great States.
• Soak up the Sun. Veggy Liz in NYC was looking for some sunscreen recommendations that are both health and earth friendly. Val's a fan of UV Naturals.
• Stick to it. Michelle was excited to learn that Elmer's Glue has a recycling program that accepts empty glue bottles and glue sticks, by any brand.
• Super singles. Doug in Kansas sent in a list of the top cities for singles.
• Sweet offerings. Annie wanted to let everyone know about Hometown Candy, which gives customers the option of paying a little extra for biodegradable packing materials to be used for their order.
• Child's play. Doug wanted to recommend EcoChildsPlay.com, a website/blog about green parenting.
• See ya later, Styrofoam. Sandy's son decided that he would like to help their hometown of White Plains, New York ban the use Styrofoam. Way to go! They plan to track their progress on their blog, TenantsoftheEarth.blogspot.com.
• Making fleas flee. Julie, who owns a pet sitting business in Chicago, wanted to recommend some natural flea treatments for your pets:
  • Diatomaceous Earth (DE)
  • Play Dead Herbal Dog Collar
  • Natural Chemistry De Flea Pet Area Spray
• Refueling. Brian sent in a bunch of links about how lower gas prices could be in our future:
  • Turning plant matter into gasoline
  • Can gasoline grow on trees?
  • Is the Enron Loophole to blame for rising gas prices?
  • Legislation updates regarding the Enron Loophole

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Dori and Val celebrate More Hip Than Hippie's 3rd Anniversary and talk about greening your green - socially responsible investing.

Listen closely - there's a coupod in this episode for some sweet savings at Greenfeet.com!

Beer: Hop Trip Ale by Deschutes Brewery

Chocolate: Chocolat Montignac by Cupidon Chocolatier sent in by Listener Sebastien. Thanks Sebastien!

Finds:

• For your viewing pleasure. If you're looking for some green viewing, look no further than Discovery Networks Planet Green. Planet Green is the first 24-hour cable channel devoted to living a green lifestyle.
• A special 'tweet' for bird lovers. Whether you're an avid bird watcher or just need a break from the work day, check out Bird Cinema. It's like YouTube, but all clips of different birds in the wild.
• A different kind of Lifesaver. The Lifesaver is the World's first portable virus-filtering water bottle, offering clean drinking water from any source. Besides being convenient on when camping, this device could help to make safe, clean drinking water available in developing countries, war zones, and disaster areas.

• Just kill off 90% of the population, that's all. A professor at the University of Texas believes he's found a solution to Earth's environmental problems: kill off 90% of the human population. Well, you can't say he isn't creative, but I think we'll keep exploring other options. . .
• Do you still get full credit if the report is turned in late? The White House has finally released a Global Warming report, a mere four years after they were required to.

Smoking weeds. Tired of those pesky weeds taking over your yard? Try this this simple homemade recipe to stop them in their tracks. Start with a quart size spray bottle. Mix 1-1.5 cups of vinegar (preferably 20% acidity) and 1.5 cup dish soap. Add solution to the spray bottle and fill the rest of the way with water. Shake well. Spray directly on weeds. The vinegar kills the weeds while the dish soap holds it in place. The best time to spray is in the middle of the day.

Putting our money where our mouth is. As we all know already, living a green lifestyle is more than recycling and bringing your own bag. Socially responsible investing grows your nest egg while supporting projects that are making the world a greener place. Check the links below for more information about how you can green your green.

• Cause investing: Do-it-yourself giving
• How to green your investments

You could win 1 of 2 totally awesome eco-friendly prize packs! We're not sure what all is in the prize pack yet, but we can promise that it will be some super fantastic stuff! Here's how you can enter:

• Answer all the questions to the quiz below.
• Email your answers to hip@greenfeet.com by 11:59 PM PST on Sunday, June 22, 2008.
• Two ways to win. The FIRST person to submit all the correct answers wins a prize pack. All others who answer all the questions correctly will be entered into a drawing to win the second prize pack.

More Hip Than Hippie 3rd Anniversary Quiz
1. Name 3 items from Co-Op America's list of 21 things you didn't know you could recycle.
2. What is the official EPA label for products designed to use less water?
3. Val was featured as an Entrepreneur Mom in what magazine?
4. In episode #132 "Frankenfoods", we learned about the FlavrSavr, a genetically modified:
   A. potato
   B. pig
   C. tomato
   D. mustache
5. From episode #109 "Surviving a Dry Spell": what are the 3 types of drought?
6. A United Nations report named which country as the best in the world in which to live?
7. Episode #120 featured no beer. What was the reason?
8. Which type of television uses the most power? The least power?
9. Name 2 of the Top 10 Tips for Eco Kids.
10. The first-ever Hipster meet-up took place in what city?
11. Doing this wastes a cup of gas every 5 minutes. What is it?
12. We talked with Amy Tucker, inventor of Xeko trading card game. She told us Xeko's motto is:
    A. Have fun, do good
    B. Don't worry, be happy
    C. May the force be with you
    D. Melts in your mouth, not in your hands
13. What is the name of the energy-saving version of Google?
14. Match the guest author with their book/magazine/website:
    1. Dan Esty
    2. Bruce Littlefield
    3. Patricia Carol Brooks
    4. Trystan Bass
    5. Jen Trolio
    6. Leah Guy

    A. Aromatherapy Thymes
    B. Yahoo! Green
    C. A Girl Named Guy
    D. Green to Gold
    E. Merry Christmas America
    F. Ready Made

15. Name the 3 types of alternative energy covered in our series this year.
16. Our friend One-F Jef owns the local Chico franchise of what eco-friendly business?
17. What should you spray to keep skunks away?
18. Name 2 concerts Dori and Val attended together this past year.
19. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of a good night's sleep?
    A. Keep your heart healthy
    B. Bolster your memory
    C. Reduce risk of depression
    D. Freshen your breath
20. Hipster Kati Neville wrote a book called what?
21. WWOOF is an organization that puts travelers in touch with:
    A. organic farms
    B. their inner dog
    C. ugly singles
22. What does rBGH stand for?
23. Which brewing company's beers were sampled more than any other in the past year?
24. Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne received the 2007 Rubber Dodo award from the Center for Biological Diversity for what stunning accomplishment?
25. Vermicomposting involves the use of what slimy disgusting creature?
26. Translate the following Boontling phrase into English:
    "I'm going to boarch a horn of steinber with my applehead."

BONUS QUESTION:
What are the names of Dori's 2 goats?

Once again, we have a bunch of great listener emails. Keep 'em rolling in at hip@greenfeet.com. And don't forget to post articles, links, and speak your mind at our MHTH forum!

• Cheers! Dakkar sent a link to East Green, the UK's first carbon neutral beer.
• Super salads. Rick is a big fan of salads and wanted to share a wonderful product he discovered. The SaladSac is made from 100% cotton and preserves the freshness of your salads by wicking away moisture, so your greens stay fresh for days longer than they would in a regular plastic bag.
• Natural flea treatments. Alison is looking for a natural flea treatment for her pooch. Val recommends checking out OnlyNaturalPet.com.
• Roadside attraction. Cassie wanted to recommend a good pit stop for Listener Mike on his cross-country trip. Thorp Fruit Stand is near the middle of Washington state on I-90, about 50-100 miles out of Seattle. It's a huge indoor market with a wide selection of fresh fruits, produce, natural body care, and more.
• Coral-safe sun protection. Did you know that some of the chemicals in sunscreen can bleach and kill coral reefs? Trystan did some research on this subject in her new blog post Sunscreen Safety Basics.

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Dori and Val are talking about how to recycle old televisions and what to look for in a new one.

Beer: Kilt Lifter Scottish-Style Ale by Four Peaks Brewery in Tempe, AZ. Thanks to Michele for sending this in!

Chocolate: Zotter Organic Beer sent in by Kellie. Thanks!

Finds:

• Swimming upstream. Chilean designer Claudia Escobar has unveiled her unusual new creation: a salmon-skin bikini.
• That's hot. Harness the power of the sun, and always be on time, with a solar-powered watch. The Eco-Drive series by Citizen uses an ultra-thin disk of silicone under the dial that converts light into electricity to power the watch. You know your watch needs a recharge when the second hand starts to move in 2 second intervals.
• Searching for a new mouse? Google has unveiled the new Google Recycled Mini Wireless Mouse. Available in red or blue, compact and portable, the mouse is made from recycled plastic and packaged in recycled materials. The best part? You can pick one up for just $19.20.
• I'm molting! Scientists in New Zealand have developed a process that turns animal protein waste (the blood and feathers) into plastic.
• Out of this world. Japanese beer company Sapporo Breweries will be testing a new brew made with barley descended from grains that traveled in outer space. Good luck getting your hands on Space Beer, as the will only be making 100 bottles.

• Look at the bright side. A recent study expects that jobs in the solar business will grow by an average of 50% over the next year.

For your viewing pleasure. In case you haven't heard, in February 2009 the United States will switch from analog to digital television signals. If you have an analog television, it will no longer work after the switch unless you have a converter box. Since so many analog televisions are facing the landfill, Dori and Val are talking about how to recycle old televisions and what to look for in a new one. Check out the links below for more information.

• Get your TV Converter Box Coupon
• TV recycling picking up steam
• Which Big Box Store Recycling Program is best?
• HDTV power consumption compared
• The basics of TV power
• TV power-saving tips
• Example of calibration settings
• TechSoup.com's TechFinder

Once again, we have a bunch of great listener emails. Keep 'em rolling in at hip@greenfeet.com. And don't forget to post articles, links, and speak your mind at our MHTH forum!

• Cut down on catalogs. New listener Julie recently discovered that she was receiving 45 catalogs per month. Proudly, she now receives zero catalogs per month thanks to CatalogChoice.org.
• Number crunching. Michelle sent along an article about explains why a high cocoa number doesn't always mean higher quality.
• You must be mistaken. Kellie was shocked when she read that Fortune Magazine rated Anheuser-Busch as America's most admired company based on quality of their products and services. I think I just threw up in my mouth a little bit.
• Calorie counting. Michelle found Rompicollo Chocolate, a tablet of chocolate whose portions come printed with calorie counts carved directly on the surface. You choose your perfect portion!
• Cross-country travels. Ilsa wanted to recommend KOA (Kampgrounds of America) for anyone traveling across country. They're all over the country, very clean, and very affordable.
• Waiting to exhale. Tim found BreathingEarth.net, which is a visualization of population changes and carbon emissions.
• The benefits of being Green & Clean. Sommer wanted to let everyone know about the launch of her new and improved website, GreenandCleanMom.org. To celebrate, Sommer will be have weekly green giveaways for the next two months. Check it out!

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Dr. Cindy Daley, a Professor of Animal Science at Chico State and bona fide bovine expert, stops by the patio to chat with Dori and Val. Also, the triumphant return of Jillicious.

Beer: Curve Ball Kolsch by Pyramid Brewing

Chocolate: Playa del Coco by Seeds of Change. Certified organic 61% dark chocolate with coconut.

Finds:

• Rocking out with Rick. Dori and Val spent last Friday night rocking out at Rick Springfield Concert. The even got to go to the meet and greet!
• Products have footprints too! The Sopris Foundation calculated the pounds of carbon dioxide used to produce and transport everyday products to your home.
• body+soul. We have a couple of finds from the June 2008 edition of body+soul magazine.
  • Chico-based Butte Creek Brewing's Organic Porter won best dark beer in the organic beer taste test.
  • Goodwill Industries has joined forces with designer Nick Graham to create the William Good repurposed clothing line. This line aims to save 100% of unsold donated items from ending up in the landfill. Graham's team embellishes the unsold items into one-of-a-kind garments. You can buy William Good clothes at Eco Citizen Boutique.

• Putting an end to excess gas. Nine counties in the San Francisco Bay Area have instituted a fee of 4.4 cents for every ton of greenhouse gases emitted by businesses.
• Over 1 million served. Worldwide sales of the Toyota Prius have passed the 1 million mark.
• Coral Reefs getting burned. Sun screen lotions used by beach-goers are a major cause of coral bleaching according the European Commission.

Eau de Peewww! Has a skunk decided to move in a little to close your home? This week's Teenie Weenie Greenieâ is to give your unwelcome (and stinky) neighbor an eviction notice and get rid of some old perfume at the same time. Not surprisingly, skunks generally avoid perfume. Cut the foot and ankle off an old nylon stocking. Take some scrap yarn, douse it in the old perfume, and tuck it inside the foot of the stocking you just cut. Tie the top in a knot and stash any place you want discourage skunks.

Dr. Cindy Daley, a Professor of Animal Science at Chico State and bona fide bovine expert, stops by the patio to chat with Dori and Val. Cindy works at the University Organic Dairy Farm, more affectionately known as Moo U.

Once again, we have a bunch of great listener emails. Keep 'em rolling in at hip@greenfeet.com. And don't forget to post articles, links, and speak your mind at our MHTH forum!

• It's in the bag. Hilary sent along an article about Daniel Burd, an Ontario High School student who figured out how to decompose a plastic bag in just three months.
• Meet Mrs. Bono. Dee sent along this one just for Dori. Ali Hewson, the wife of Bono of U2, has created an ethical skincare company, Nude.
• A barrel of lies? Brian sent an article which claims that future traders are deliberately driving up the price of oil. It says that in reality, the price of oil should be closer to $70/barrel.
• HP's Eco Solutions Program. Kellie wanted everyone to know about Hewlett-Packard's Eco Solutions Program. The program helps consumers identify HP products and initiatives designed with the planet in mind.
• Previously loved! Jillicious discovered Gems & Jewels - The Little Green Bridal Shop. The site offers a wide selection of gorgeous, pre-loved bridal attire and accessories.
• Rethinking how we stock our shelves. Shannyn was cleaning out her pantry a couple of weeks ago and it made her think of the Eat Green, Save Green episode of More Hip. Now she strives to buy fewer processed foods and stock her pantry shelves with fresh, local food.

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May is Asthma Awareness month, so Dori and Val are talking the Big O aka the Ozone - get your mind out of the gutter!

Beer: Blue Marble Organic Pilsner

Chocolate: Dark Chocolate Buttons by the Chocolate Alchemist sent in by Listener Tom Collins. Thanks Tom!

Finds:

• Green Grads. The University of Washington has announced plans to create the largest environmental college in the world.
• We need better public transportation! The U.S. Public Interest Research Group (PIRG) has launched a video contest aimed at encouraging lawmakers to better our public transportation systems. Find out more about the contest by clickinghere.
• Harness the power of the sun! A Japanese lingerie manufacturer has created a solar powered bra.
• Do your homework before you donate. The recent natural disasters in Myanmar and China have us all thinking how we can help. Before you send off a check, read the Donor's Guide to Global Emergencies.
• Holy Grass-fed Cow! Enter to win a Grass-fed cow and other tasty prizes from La Cense Beef at WinAGrassFedCow.com.
• Fashion statement. Designer Stephanie Sandstrom's EPA Dress has sensors in it that to detect the air quality of the surrounding atmosphere. Poor air quality causes the fabric to wrinkle and kink. On a clear day, the fabric lays smooth.

• Bugging out. Actress Isabella Rossellini is working with the Sundance Channel to produce a series of short films called Green Porno. Trust us, it's not what you think. In the short films, Rossellini dresses up in costumes and impersonates various small creatures doing the deed.
• An organic frosty brew. The market for organic beer is growing according to the Organic Trade Association in Greenfield, MA.
• Up in smoke. The Bush Administration is planning on implementing new air quality rules that would make it easier to build coal-fired power plants near national parks and wilderness areas.
• Change of position on emissions. Despite initially supporting California's request for full or partial permission to limit tail pipe emissions, the head of the EPA has reversed himself and denied the request.

Ditch the doggie bag. This week's Teenie Weenie Greenieâ was sent in by listener Dave. To cut down on plastic bags when you're eating fast food, tell the people at the register that you're eating in, not taking the food out. When you tell them you're eating in, there won't be a bag and you can just grab your food and go.

Dori and Val are talking the Big O aka the Ozone - get your mind out of the gutter!

• Ozone facts
• Check your local UV Index forecast
• Check your local Air Quality Index
• Contact your Regional EPA Office for air program information
• Ozone and your health

Once again, we have a bunch of great listener emails. Keep 'em rolling in at hip@greenfeet.com. And don't forget to post articles, links, and speak your mind at our MHTH forum!

• Listener Nev in Every Day with Rachael Ray magazine! Three new freeze ahead recipes from listener Kati's (Nev on the forum) book Fix, Freeze, Feast are featured in the June/July issue of Every Day with Rachael Ray magazine. It's on stands now, so check it out!
• This lady puts Dori and Val to shame! Dee sent a link to a YouTube video of a woman who speaks in 21 different accents in just about 3 minutes.
• Quench your thirst. Sandy sent along a recipe for some yummy Lavender Lemonade from his local health food store Mrs. Greens.
• Teens making a difference. Melissa is an advisor with a Junior Achievement company program and wanted to share the great work of her kids. The high school students wanted to create a product that encourage people to live more eco-friendly. They came up with the company name Green Ambition and sold kits that include a reusable water bottle, a sample of fair trade organic coffee, a spray bottle with a recipe for a natural cleanser, soy candles, a window insulation kit, coupons for local green businesses. They've sold over 200 kits since December and even won Company of the Year at their annual Junior Achievement awards. Way to go, Hipster Heroes!

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Dori and Val are talking about alternatives to caffeine and coffee.

Beer: Aviator Red and Blackbird Stout from Flying Bison Brewing Company and sent in by listener Perry. Thanks!

Chocolate: 1848 Dark Chocolate 86% also sent in by Perry.

Finds:

• Cork it! Check out this cool DIY cork trivet kit that gives new life to your old corks.
• Green Toys. Greenfeet.com is now carrying Green Toys, a line of toys made from BPA-free recycled plastic and made right here in the USA! Choose from the sand play set, indoor gardening set, or cookware and dining set.
• Present for Dori. Val brought a little present back for Dori from Vegas - a Bono signature series 25 t-shirt. 15% of the purchase proceeds will go to the Wildlife Conservation Society and the Conservation Cotton Initiative.

This week's Teenie Weenie Greenieâ is to build your own root cellar. It will help you to extend the life of your produce. For more information on root cellars, click here.

Dori and Val are talking about alternatives to caffeine and coffee.

• Teeccino- a blend of herbs, grains, fruits, and nuts that are roasted and ground to brew and taste just like coffee.
• Choice Organic Teas
• Guayaki Organic Yerba Mate

Once again, we have a bunch of great listener emails. Keep 'em rolling in at hip@greenfeet.com. And don't forget to post articles, links, and speak your mind at our MHTH forum!

• Show your support! Listener Doug needs your support! He is participating in the relay for the life and raising money for cancer research in memory of his Mother-in-law who passed away this December. Support a great cause and donate by clicking here.
• It's getting hot in here! Katie just found out about a new eco-friendly way to heat your house instead of a radiator or electric baseboard heating - infrared heating. Redwell Infrared Heating sells giant ceramic tiles fitted with infrared heating elements.
• Eating crow. Jay sent along an article about flocks of crows are causing blackouts in Japan.
• Cart friendly. Onawa had a couple of links to share. The first is for Cart Helpers, reusable bags designed to fit inside your shopping cart. Also be sure to check out her blog.
• Shout out! Thanks to Jen for mentioning More Hip on her blog, New Green Mama.
• Strip! Lottie wanted to recommend the SmartStrip surge protector. It saves energy by turning off your computer and peripherals even if you forget.
• Mulching. New Listener Sarah wanted everyone to know about cocoa shell mulch.

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Mark Stemen, head of the Sustainability program at California State University, Chico stops by to chat with Dori and Val about phantom loads.

Beer: Red Rocket Pale Ale by Bristol Brewing Company sent in by lurker and long time listener Michael. Thanks Michael!

Chocolate: 3400 Phinney collection from TheoChocolate.com

Finds:

• Don't have a cow, man! Following through their commitment to the environment, Universal Studios is utilizing green technology in the new 'The Simpsons Ride'.
• A hairy commitment. Or not so harry if you think about it. On Earth Day in an attempt to draw attention to the dangers of deforestation, Harrison Ford had his chest waxed on Access Hollywood. Ford is the vice chair of the global environmental group Conservation International.

• Heavy lead. The EPA is pushing for tougher standards regarding airborne lead. They believe that the current allowable concentrations do not adequately protect the public, especially children.
• Chemical corruption? Mary Gade, top Midwest administrator for the EPA, resigned amid internal fights over chemical contamination near Dow Chemical's headquarters in Michigan. Gade told the Chicago Tribune she was forced to resign after drawing attention to Dow's actions.
• Gasp! Dirty air! The American Lung Association has come out with a report card ranking air quality across America.

This week's Teenie Weenie Greenieâ is to take a five minute walk around your house and unplug any appliances that aren't being used regularly - think cell phone charges, blenders, etc. This will cut off phantom loads and save you money on your energy bill.

Mark Stemen, head of the Sustainability program at California State University, Chico stops by to chat with Dori and Val about phantom loads. If you have any questions for Mark, you can email him at m.stemen@csuchico.edu.

• Calculate your home's phantom load
• Is a 'Phantom' Stealing Your Electricity?

Once again, we have a bunch of great listener emails. Keep 'em rolling in at hip@greenfeet.com. And don't forget to post articles, links, and speak your mind at our MHTH forum!

• Cut out the clip. Jillicious sent a link to a video that shows how to close bags without using a clip.
• Kids take a stand! One of the main industries in Cassi's community is chlorine and chemical manufacturing. She recently attended a public forum held by community members and biologists from Oceana.org urging the Olin, TN facility to reduce or eliminate the use of mercury in the production of their chemicals. Cassi's sons were so inspired that they decided to start educating their classmates and teachers about the problem and even created a petition. Unfortunately, the school's administration squashed their efforts as not to offend the chemical company which "does a great deal to support the school". Hrmph. We applaud the efforts of Cassi's sons and urge them to keep up the good work! Click here learn more about mercury pollution from chemical production and what you can do to help.

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Bill Mannel, Manager of the Solid Waste program at our local Public Works Facility, stops by to talk about what really happens to waste that ends up in the landfill.

Beer: Oregon Honey Beer by MacTarnahan's Brewing Company

Chocolate: A selection of goodies from IgnaFire Chocolates sent in by Clara. Thanks Clara!

Finds:

• Recycling cell phones. Learn about how to recycle your old cell phone.
• Tread lightly. Outfit your car with environmentally responsible tires.
• Plucking perfection. Check out the Tweezerman Go Green Mini Slant Tweezers. For every one purchased, Tweezerman will donate $1.00 to the National Arbor Foundation.

• A green AFTER-life. A green burial means you'll minimize your footprint on this planet even after you've passed on.
• Makes us wonder. . Kellie sent along an article that questions if big high-tech companies are green hypocrites.

This week's Teenie Weenie Greenieâ comes from Gorgeously Green by Sophie Uliano. It's a recipe for a homemade natural insecticide for your garden. Fill a reusable spray bottle with tap water and 1/2 cup of liquid castille soap (like Dr. Bronners). Shake it up and spray in your garden to repel aphids and other nasty bugs. For a stronger solution, add 3 cloves of minced garlic and let it sit for 1 hour before spraying.

Bill Mannel, Manager of the Solid Waste program at our local Public Works Facility, stops by to talk about what really happens to waste that ends up in the landfill. Listen in as they talk about what types of waste can and cannot go into the landfill.

Once again, we have a bunch of great listener emails. Keep 'em rolling in at hip@greenfeet.com. And don't forget to post articles, links, and speak your mind at our MHTH forum!

• Rubber duckie, you're the one! Catherine sent a link to fabulously phthalate-free rubber duckie.
• Beer Festival! Patrick wanted everyone to know about the World Beer Festival being held in North Carolina.
• Get your green, daily. Big thanks to Shawn, a writer for GreenDaily.com, for an awesome review of More Hip Than Hippie.
• Bike to work week. If you're looking for a Bike to Work Week event near you, James recommends checking out BiketoWorkWeek.org.
• Food is expensive, Eh? Jay sent a link to an article about how the rising price of grain is causing food prices in Canada to climb higher and higher.
• Green Books for Green Living. Listener Angela wanted to let everyone know about a great company that she works for, EcoBrain.com. It's an online retailer of eBooks about the environment and eco-friendly living.
• Good news, bad news. Brian sent along several links, so let's start with the good news first. A recent study shows that eating chocolate can lower your cholesterol. Now for the bad news: Shell Oil is projecting that the demand for oil is going to outstrip production by 2015. For more information, check out this interview and lecture with the head of Shell Oil.

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It's bike to work week, so Dori and Val talk about the benefits of biking.

Beer: Hop Ottin' IPA from Anderson Valley Brewing Company. Check out Boontling, a type of slang used in the Anderson Valley.

Chocolate: Dark Blueberry Fully Loaded bar by Hebert's Candies.

Finds:

• Green browsing. Flock has launched the Eco-Edition Browser, offering a wide variety of environmental content.
• If you live in Oregon. . The Oregon Environmental Council has listings for eco-healthy childcare.
• Shout out! Thanks to the Green & Clean Mom and Motorcycling Through Life blogs for mentioning More Hip!

• A lot of hot air. The Bush administration is urging the federal appeals court to set aside a ruling that gave states the authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions.
• Drink it up. Nalegene will stop using plastic containing BPA in response to the recent concerns raised by the National Toxicology Program.

This week's Teenie Weenie Greenieâ comes from Katherine in Barstow, California. Instead of using cotton balls, Katherine cuts an unused sponge into cubes. Just rinse them out when you're finished. They work just as well and reduce your waste.

Steve O'Brian, owner of Pullins Cyclery here in Chico, stops by to talk with Dori and Val about the ins and outs of biking. Check out the links below for more tips and info.

• How to buy the right bike for you
• Essential bike commuter gear
• Top 5 reasons to ride a bike
• Better World Club bicycle roadside assistance

Once again, we have a bunch of great listener emails. Keep 'em rolling in at hip@greenfeet.com. And don't forget to post articles, links, and speak your mind at our MHTH forum!

• Recycling school lunch trays. Charlotte wrote in about RecycleTech, a company that created a process that recycles polystyrene lunch trays into plastic that can be used to make CD jewel cases and more.
• Forks, knives, and spoons, Oh my! Sara is looking for a good alternative to disposable plastic utensils. Val recommends stainless steel cutlery or bamboo cutlery.

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Global warming is a hoax? Sure, and I'm the Queen of England. Dori and Val discuss dealing with skeptics.

Beer: Blackberry Blonde by Etna Brewing Co.

Chocolate: Climate Change Chocolate by Bloomsberry & Company. It's 55% dark chocolate and for every bar purchased, TerraPass will purchase 133 lbs of verified carbon offsets. Go ahead, have your chocolate and eat it too!

Finds:

• Green travels. Next time you're looking to book an eco-conscious vacation, check out the Green Travel Hub at RezHub.com. Hotels are given green scores of 1-5 branches based on how eco-friendly they are.
• Take a good long soak. Snorkel.com offers customers red-cedar spas heated by an underwater stove, so you take a long, hot bath without with using all the energy.
• For your viewing pleasure. Check out EarthDayTV.net.
• We'll drink to that! If you live in the Northeast US, next year you'll want to do your taxes with Tavern Tax. For 10 weeks each year before the tax deadline, you can make appointment at your local tavern to have your taxes done by a certified CPA. You can have a beer while they take care of your taxes.
• Permaculture Magazine. Win one of 100 free one year online subscriptions to Permaculture Magazine by recommend a community/project who you think they should support.
• Shout outs! Thanks to the YoGeek Workout Blog and ecochick shopping blog for mentioning More Hip Than Hippie and Greenfeet.com.

• Go big or go home! The Palazzo Las Vegas has been named the largest green building in the world and given a Silver LEED Certification by the U.S. Green Building Council.
• Ski green. The Mt. Bachelor ski resort will start purchasing 100% of its power from renewable energy sources beginning in June of this year.

This week's Teenie Weenie Greenieâ is to start a dialogue with 5 people about Earth Day. Talk about what Earth Day means to them and share what you're doing to make the planet a better place.

Dori and Val talk about dealing with skeptics. Check out the links below for information and tools for talking with skeptics.

• The We Campaign from Al Gore's Alliance for Climate Protection
• Climate Change: a skeptic's guide from the ThinkingShift blog
• Answers to Global Warming Skeptics
• How to Talk to a Climate Skeptic from Grist.org
• Global Warming Myths and Facts
• Climate Myths

Once again, we have a bunch of great listener emails. Keep 'em rolling in at hip@greenfeet.com. And don't forget to post articles, links, and speak your mind at our MHTH forum!

• Let is all hang out. Dot wanted everyone to know that April 19th is National Hanging Out Day, a day to encourage people to line dry their clothes.
• Cool down. Brandi wanted to recommend the Futuregirl blog that has some great tips for keeping your house cool when you live on the high level floors of a building.
• Yahoo! for Earth Day. Trystan wanted to spread the word about Yahoo!'s Earth Day Campaign. They have partnered with FreeCycle and are encouraging people to check out the FreeCycle by hiding Earth-friendly prizes in random reuse groups. Check it out and you could win a Smart Car, organic food delivery, and other green products.
• A Message from the Earth. Colin and Carrick have made another amazing video entitled "Message from the Earth'. It's a wonderful video with an important message.
• Diaper duty. Liz wanted to let all the new parents out there know about Fleurville.com, which makes awesome diaper bags that are PVC free.
• Green product reviews. Christina wants everyone to check out the beta for Huddler.com, a website with green product reviews.
• A new web series from Sundance Channel. Lindsey wanted everyone to know about an upcoming original web series, The Good Fight.
• Plastic bottles bad for boobies! Brian sent an article about how BPA from plastic bottles has been linked