More Hip Than Hippie - Freedom from The Flush
We explore the ins and outs (this is way too easy!) of composting toilets. How they work, where to get them, and we discuss the top brands of composting toilets designed to deal with number 2! We taste some beer sent to us by lovely Smart Chick Sara, eat some chocolate, and answer listener e-mails. Be prepared for some excessive potty humor in this one folks!

Beer and Chocolate:

Beer: Smuttynose Farmhouse Ale from Smuttynose Brewing Co. in New Hampshire. Big Thanks to listener Smart Chick Sara for this one!

Chocolate: Terra Nostra Valencia Orange organic milk chocolate bar with a silky orange yogurt center.

Hip News and Finds

Finds:

• If you like DIY, you'll love this article we found in Blueprint Magazine. Learn how to turn your old buttons into bling in a few easy steps!
• Don't miss out on this offer! Get a free preview issue of Blueprint with no strings attached.

News

• A Wisconsin man got trapped in a vat of 110-degree chocolate in what journalists are calling a "two-hour nightmare". Nightmare for him is more like a dream come true for us!
• Is water now more valuable than oil? Check out this article about the growing scarcity of freshwater.

Live Forum Chat with Dori and Val
Are you craving some time with the girls? Dori and Val will be live on the forum on 9-9 at 9am (Pacific Time). Don't miss this opportunity to talk with your favorite podcast hosts, Dori and Val. Ok - Rob, Jillicious and (ta-da) Marketing Assistant Rachel might be there too!

 

Composting ToiletsSo you're already a fan of composting, but are you ready to make the leap to composting human waste (aka humanure)? We give you the low down on composting toilets so you can decide if it's the right choice for you.

• Visit LetsGoGreen.com for the basics about composting toilets. They have everything from how they work to why they're good.
• Here are some good brands to check out:
  Bio Drum by Sun-Mar
  Envirolet
  Biolet
  Composting Toilet Systems, Inc.
• More of a DIY person? Then you'll want to check out The Humanure Handbook for everything you need to know about building your own composting toilet.

 

Essential Oil of the Week

Geranium is an essential oil that's balancing, helps relieve symptoms of PMS and Menopause and is downright relaxing. Blends well with citrus oils. Click here to get some for yourself.

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

• Kristi sent us this article from Economist.com about e-waste in the tech industry.
• Welcome aboard to new listener Carrie who wanted to let us know about Fox Ryde Gardens. They provide healthy alternatives to many chemical-based personal care items. Thanks for the tip Carrie!
• Jessica sent us a link to her cool blog The Green Adventure where small groups of friends can take part in baby step challenges to make the planet a healthier place. Way-to-go Jessica!
• Catherine from Huntington Beach discovered Etsy.com listening to another podcast (it's OK Catherine, we won't hold it against you!). It's a great place to buy and sell all things handmade. Thanks Catherine!
• Flowers that smell like cocoa? Could it be so? Steve wanted to let us know about Chocolate Cosmos, he buys his at jungseed.com but you can also check out Lingle's Herbs for other hard to find herbs and seeds.

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More Hip Than Hippie - Picture This
We take a snapshot (ha-ha, get it?) at how eco friendly photo taking is and can be. We found some interesting information we think youâ??ll enjoy. As usual we have some great beer and chocolate as well as fantastic listener email. Keep â??em coming!

Beer and Chocolate:

Beer: Twisted Thistle IPA from Belhaven Brewery.

Chocolate Endangered Species Dark Chocolate with Deep Forest Mint.

Hip News and Finds

Finds:

• Find the cheapest gas in your town at GasBuddy.com.
• From junk to fun, visit aGaiN NYC for fun handbags and accessories made from recycled materials.
• Got a rooftop garden in your area? Take a photo and enter Ecological Home Ideas magazine's Gardens In The Sky contest.

News

• According to The Salt Lake Tribune, women like tech toys more than shoes. We're not so sure about that one, but you'll have to read it and make your own conclusion.
• Get your very own EDUN ONEtee designed by Ali Hewson, Bono, and New York clothing designer Rogan Gregory. Not only will you look hip wearing it, but you'll be supporting the Campaign To Make Poverty history.
• California Industrial Hemp Farming Act passes final Senate vote.

Live Forum Chat with Dori and Val
Are you craving some time with the girls? Dori and Val will be live on the forum on 9-9 at 9am (Pacific Time). Don't miss this opportunity to talk with your favorite podcast hosts, Dori and Val. Ok - Rob, Jillicious and (ta-da) Marketing assistant Rachel might be there too!

 

Be Kind To Humankind Week August 25-31
That's right folks, there is a whole week dedicated to being kind. So be nice dammit! Check out http://www.bekindweek.org for tips and ideas.

Alert Alert!
There is a coupod in this weeks show. Listen for details.

Picture This- taking a look at cameras
Have you ever wondered if there was a more eco-friendly way to take pictures? Well, lucky for you we explore this topic and shed some light on what goes on in the darkroom.

• Go to Silvergrain for eco-friendly photo developing chemicals.
• Are you reluctant about getting a new digital camera due to a lack of personal funds? Check out Casio's Trade In, Trade Up program to save a few bucks.
• Need to recycle those single use batteries? Call 2 Recycle will help you keep them out of the landfill (which, by the way, it is illegal to dump batteries in the trash in many states such as California).

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

• Kayla just got back from a trip to Vermont. She has some great links to places she visited. She discovered Endangered Species Chocolate (good timing Kayla) and here's a link to find a food co-op in your area, http://www.cooperativegrocer.coop/coops/
• She discovered Wolavers (although we get the impression she's too young to indulge) but trust us, Kayla, this is good organic brew.
• BJK sent us a link to CNN.com about how the lovely FDA has approved viruses as a food additive. Still not sure about this!
• Laura is a new listener. Yay! Question is "How do I get rid of junk mail?" Here ya go!
  Stop Junk Mail
  NewDream.org

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More Hip Than Hippie -A Chat with Hip Jim
HipJim, formerly known as EcoJim, is really Jim Hartzfeld, Managing Director, InterfaceRAISE Vice President of Sustainable Strategy, InterfaceFLOR Commercial Immediate Past Chairman, U.S. Green Building Council

Busy guy? Just a tad. Yet he found time to chat it up with us two hipsters about the work happening at Interface and all things sustainable. We think you'll love him as much as we do.

Beer and Chocolate:

Beer: Skinny Dip from New Belgium Brewing Company.

Chocolate Dark Chocolate Coffee and Tiramis�º Dark Chocolate courtesy of our new best friends The Chocolate Traveler.

Hip News and Finds
Finds:

• Pure Fun Cotton Candy -It's natural, certified organic, vegan and kosher. Eat yourself sick!

News

• Gore isn't quite as green as he's led the world to believe -care of USA Today
• Lebanese Oil Spill May Rival Exxon Valdez Disaster
• Living Alone is Bad for the Environment

Live Forum Chat with Dori and Val
Are you craving some time with the girls? Dori and Val will be live on the forum on 9-9 at 9 am (Pacific Time). Don't miss this opportunity to talk with your favorite podcast hosts, Dori and Val. Ok -Rob, Jillicious and Intern Rachel might be there too!

 

Our Interview with HipJim from Interface Corporation

Want to find out more about Interface Corporations Sustainability Practices? Take a listen to fellow Podcaster, Hipster and all-around great guy, Doug Pilgrim and his show Sustainable Business Practices/ The Interface Conversations found at http://www.sbpradio.com.

HipJim sent us some links and info to give us more insight into Interface as well as to expand our knowledge. Here they are mostly in his words (they were too good for us not to use)

http://www.interfaceglobal.com - The Interface home page. Note the "Mission Zero" promise in the lower left. We know of no other multinational corporation to state such a BHAG (Big Hairy Audacious Goal). The prime design element is the voice box. We are using this to demonstrate that we need new, authentic conversations about what really matters. Our message is not about telling the world we know the answer. It's about our goal to build a new dialogue.

http://www.interfacesustainability.com - Our "living" sustainability report on the web.

http://www.InterfaceFLOR.com -our residential carpet brand. First and foremost, it's about the joy of design. These are the guys that have the R&R (return and recycle) program we mentioned and products that contain PLA and kenaf. The new catalogue has a funny spread about the new installation method that prohibits the need for glues, tack strips and those smelly, weird guys you don't know coming into your home. We make no promises about the ones you know. Their products are more expensive than the cheap wall to wall carpet you buy, but not more than people spend on area rugs. The best part is you can design the rug yourself on- line, it arrives on your doorstep by UPS, you can pick up a square and clean it when it gets stained, and you can ship it back to us for free when you're done. We'll reuse or recycle it and promise the carpet won't go to the landfill. http://www.florcatalogue.com/

"The Corporation" -here is the website to this chilling documentary about the founding of the modern corporate entity and its current behavior. We don't necessary believe and support all the positions taken by the film, but use it often to begin conversations with suppliers and customers about how business should be conducted. If anything, you could say that our mission is to demonstrate an alternative business model to that depicted in the film. http://www.thecorporation.com/ (DNV - we will be watching it this week -it just arrived in Val's mailbox)

Powering factories with landfill gas -Here is a link to a CNN story done on our landfill gas project. Yep, we use methane than comes out of landfills to power our factory to make carpet. And of course, the electricity is 100% renewable through renewable energy credits, too.

Prius Contest -"The Big Squeeze" -Here's the article about Ray Anderson and me competing on fuel mileage. (DNV - Read this -its hilarious!)

The photograph provided by Brian Gassel, TVS ©2004

Listener Emails

• Tracy sent us a photo of last years Christmas stocking to show her dedication to high quality, high cacao content -way to go Tracy!
• Smart Chick Sara sent us this article from Treehugger.com about a brewery in Greenland that's brewing beer with the melting ice cap.
• Cindy is freaking out about plastic. Breathe deep, Cindy. Here's the article that caused her hysteria.
• Here's the photo from Ready Made Magazine I promised about the plastic bag purse.
• Cathy sent us an article about food coloring - made from beatles.
• BJK sent us this article from CNN.com on a South African Hotel that pampers worms. Just shows worms and humans can live harmoniously.

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More Hip than Hippie - Back to School
It's that time again! Dust off those backpacks, sharpen those pencils and be prepared to study. We've got loads of great tips to make this years Back to School adventure more eco-friendly than ever.

Beer and Chocolate:
Beer: Butte Creek Organic Revolution X Imperial India Ale. This one packs a whollap!

Chocolate Denman Island Cocoa Loco Canadian Chocolate

Hip News and Finds

• Senate Saves Amtrak from Bush Ax-Again
• Will Chocolate Fuel Your Next Car?
• Join the Great Stove Changeout For Cleaner Air in California. Get the details at http://change4cleanair.org
• National Fresh Breath Day - August 6th. Yes, we've missed it, however, it's never too late to have fresh breath. Here are some products to keep your kisser kissable:
  • Weleda's Children's Tooth Gel
  • Uncle Harry's Tooth Powder
  • Organic Triple Action Toothpaste

Back to School

It's Back to School Time!
As moms, we're pretty excited to see our kiddos off to school - not so sure how they all feel about it. However, being prepared and ready for action always eases the pain. Here are some sources to ensure your troops are ready for learnin'.

• School Supplies. Check out Office Depot - they have lots of green products. Just read labels and ingredients.www.officedepot.com
• You can find recycled vinyl binders at Green Earth Office Supply
• Check out newdream.org for earth friendly back to school tips. GREAT organization and worth the membership.
• To- GoWare Stainless Steel Lunch Box
• Hemp Backpacks
• Klean Kanteen Stainless Steel Water Bottles

Listener Emails

• BJK sent us this piece from the BBC: BP shuts down 12 Alaska Oil Wells
• Listener Kayla sent us some links regarding Green Jeans. Here are some companies offering eco friendly versions:
  • http://delforte.com
  • http://www.howies.co.uk
  • http://www.arne-carlos.com
• Here's the link to Nylon Magazine - they discussed green jeans in the August issue
• Doug took a looksey on Ebay and found some vintage metal Partridge Family lunchboxes. Great ideas for kids whether it be Scooby Doo or Jimmy Neutron. Not sure if these vintage babies are still here but take a gander: http://search.ebay.com/
• Don gave a shoutout to the podcast Environminute who mentioned on their July 26th, 2006 episode a new process for manufacturing biodegradable plastic bags. Here's our pick - BioBags. Completely compostable as they're made from corn. Excellent!
• Christine emailed us this article from Treehugger.com about Ikea. She also wanted to hear this song about Ikea by Jonathon Coulton. Visit his site www.JonathanCoulton.com.

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More Hip than Hippie - Green Jobs
So, you want to find a Green Job? This show has some tips, resources and general info on how you can identify, locate and/or create your Green Dream Job. We've got finds, news and some great Canadian chocolate and English Brew.

Beer and Chocolate:

Beer: St. Peter's English Ale

Chocolate: Den man Island Simply Dark Organic Belgian Dark Chocolate courtesy of listener Cindy.

Finds & Hip News:
Finds:

• Check out the updated list of the new 7 Wonders of the World. We didn't realize how old the last list was!
• Val's newest find is Ecological Home Ideas Magazine. Get your subscription at www.ecologicalhomeideas.com
• Can't find a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) in your area? They'll come to you! Check out doortodoororganics.com.

 

Hip News: Dori posted it on the forum under the "interesting link" section. Go check it out!

Essential Oil of the Week: Cedarwood Atlas Essential Oil.

Green Jobs - What, Where and How
A Visit With Jason Trout

Tune in for our chat with Jason Trout - Green Entrepreneur Extraordinaire! He's the co founder of www.planet-save.com, www.greenbusiness.net, www.theactionblog.com, and is a partner in www.redjellyfish.com. Yeah, he's kinda busy. But he took some time out to chat with us over some beer and chocolate.

Here are some sources for green jobs:

• www.sustainablebusiness.com - a free source of leads and tips
• www.ecojobs.com - this is a subscription based service, but may help you find the green job of your dreams. It features jobs, degree programs and internships
• www.simplyhired.com - type in key words such as "green, organic, sustainable, etc" and you can find jobs available in your area.
• www.coopamerica.org - We talked about them many of times. Have you joined yet?
• 1percentforplanet.com - great source of companies making the pledge to environmental practices
• www.greenbusiness.net - Yes, Val is particularly partial to this one. There's a small monthly fee to partake but the information, sources and contacts are priceless.
• www.environmentalcareer.com - check them out.
• www.enviroyellowpages.com - green job listings
• www.ecoemploy.com - for environmental job listings.

Here's the application we discussed in the "Become a Green Advocate in Your Job" portion of the interview. Fill it out and take it to the powers that be in your organization with some ideas on how your company can reduce waste and its environmental footprint. Greenfeet.com is a proud two year winner of this award.

 

Listener Emails

• Doug is back! He responded to Allison in NYC regarding her "guilt" for getting a new AC unit. Have no fear Allison! Figure out how much power your AC uses and buy the Energy Credits from Native Energy! www.nativeenergy.com
• The other Doug found by using a waiters cork screw/bottle opener he tends not to bend the cap. Hmmm - we haven't mastered that yet. We'll keep you posted. www.drinkstuff.com
• Calvin - a brand new listener is going to be a freshman. And, while he suggested a Back to School Episode (Calvin - can you read minds?) he also wanted us to know that New Mexico's power supplier (PNM) has a wind farm on the Eastern Plains of his state. Cool.
• Alison has a pooch named Barley Boddington. We're in love! Here's the pic of her favorite canine.
• Todd shared this article from Smithsonian Magazine entitled "Corn Plastic to the Rescue". Interesting read

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