More Hip Than Hippie #105 - A Visit With Mama Rose

Mama Rose, a local radio celebrity, stops by for a visit to chat about some of her favorite recipes for the grill.

Beer and Chocolate:

Beer: Full Sail Pale Ale from Full Sail Brewery in Hood River, Oregon.

Chocolate: Narragansett dark chocolate with candied pecans, cranberries, and orange oil from Seeds of Change

Hip News and Finds

Finds:

• A tale of global warming. Arctic Tale is a new movie that shows young polar bears and walruses struggling to reach adulthood in a melting Arctic.

News:

• Go ahead, shop till you drop! Climate Counts, a non-profit organization, has rated 56 consumer companies, identifying leaders and laggers around the cause of global warming. The group hopes to inspire consumers to support corporations that take climate change seriously.
• Google gets behind hybrids. Google has launched a new project called the RechargeIT initiative that aims to further the development of plug-in hybrid electric cars.
• Walk a mile in his shoes. In a recent question-and-answer session, outgoing British Prime Minister Tony Blair revealed he has worn the same pair of leather shoes for the past 18 years.

 

Teenie Weenie Greenie�

This week's Teenie Weenie Greenie� comes from The Green Book and is to share your popcorn when you're at the movies instead of buying multiple cartons or bags. You'll save money and packaging. Americans today consume seventeen billion quarts of popcorn each year (54 quarts per person), 30 percent of which are eaten at movie theaters, sporting events, entertainment arenas, amusement parks, and other recreational centers. If half the people shared their popcorn, we could save the paper packaging for more than 2.5 billion quart-size servings.

A Visit with Mama Rose

Mama Rose talks vegetarian, grilling, and overall deliciousness. Check out her website Rose's Kitchen for great recipes and tasty ideas.

Healthy Egg Breakfast
Serves one or two.

• Tbsp. olive oil.
• One tomato, sliced.
• One clove garlic, sliced.
• Few torn leaves of basil, oregano or tarragon. Just one of these herbs.
• Two eggs.
• Parmesan cheese, grated

Heat the oil slightly, add the slices of tomatoes, garlic and herb, lower heat, and cook until the tomatoes are tender. Drop the eggs in one at a time, sprinkle with cheese, cover and cook on very low heat until desired doneness. So easy and delicious.

Pizza on the Grill

• Low heated fire
• One prepared pizza dough
• Olive oil
• Favorite topping

Brush one side of pizza dough with oil, place on grill and cook until lightly browned. Take the dough off of the grill, brush the uncooked side with olive oil. Turn the browned side up, and place toppings, return to grill, and cook covered until underside is lightly browned. Remove immediately and serve.

Suggestions for toppings:

• Brie and mozzarella cheese with thinly sliced yellow and green zucchini with tarragon.
• Freshly sliced tomatoes, garlic mozzarella cheese, oregano.

 

Listener Emails

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!

• Not so super soy. New listener Sarah read an article in Utne magazine about 'The Dark Side of Soy'.
• The reel deal. Colin and his 8 year-old son Carrick made a short video about their reel lawn mower. Check it out on their YouTube page.
• Save paper. Jillicious just found out that her local library lets patrons 'checkout' electronic books and e-audiobooks that you can download for free! It's a great way to save paper.
• Plastic bag revolt. Holly loved reading about a British filmmaker who inspired her town to become the first in Europe to ban plastic bags. The action has inspired a plastic bag revolt across Britain.
• The beer is here! Virginia is excited about attending the Canada Cup of Beer, a Canadian beer competition.
• Environmentalism with a beat. Don't miss out on a chance to win tickets to one of the Live Earth Concerts for a Climate in Crisis. The concerts are part of MSN's effort to raise environmental awareness. For a chance to win tickets, simply add Eco-Trippers as your friend on Windows Live Spaces.
• The downstream effect. Ed wanted to pass along and article about the downstream effect of rising corn prices.
• DIY. Barry liked these patterns for making your own reusable bag.

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More Hip Than Hippie #104 - Top 10 Tips for Eco-Kids

When it's time for to pass the torch to the next generation, will they be ready to care for the planet? Dori and Val give their top 10 tips for teaching children to be stewards of the planet.

Beer and Chocolate:

Beer: Carmel Wheat HefeWeizen by Carmel Brewing Company

Chocolate: Santander 70% single origin dark chocolate

Hip News and Finds

Finds:

• Nonstick pans OK in new tests. A study conducted by Consumer Reports found very little perfluoroocatnoic acid (PFOA), a known carcinogen used in making nonstick coating, in the air when pans were heated to moderate temperatures.
• Cheers! Which country drinks the most alcohol per person per year? According to the World Health Organization, the tiny country of Luxembourg drinks more than 15.5 liters of alcohol per person per year. Ireland comes in at second place with 13.3 liters per person.
• Did you know? Prerinsing your dishes wastes up to 20 gallons of water per load, and doesn't get your dishes any cleaner.
• Saved by the ring. Have you ever needed an excuse to get out of a boring meeting or blind date gone bad? Popularity Dialer can help. Popularity Dialer can place one of five fake calls: the boss call, the cousin-in-need call, the male friend call, the female friend call, the affirmation call. Each recording includes pauses for your side of the conversation and gives you an easy out of any situation.
• Expand your mind for free. MIT offers nearly its entire undergraduate and graduate curriculum for free online. The only catch? Users can't enroll, take classes on campus or earn degrees. Enjoy top-notch online and MP3 lessons in just about any language at the BBC. FrenchPodClass.com offers easy-to-use, enjoyable podcasts that teach you French while you're out running errands.

News:

• U.S. bird species in decline. The populations of twenty different common American bird species are half of what they were 40 years ago according to a new study conducted by the National Audubon Society.
• Computer industry aims to cut carbon footprint. Organized by Google and Intel, the Climate Savers Computing Initiative aims to conserve energy and decrease global warming emissions by making computers and servers more energy-efficient.

 

Teenie Weenie Greenie™

This week's Teenie Weenie Greenie™ comes from James. He recommends adding a footer to your emails that says "Please consider the environment - do you really need to print this". It helps to remind friends, family, and coworkers to think before they print and save paper.

Top 10 Tips for Eco-Kids

Do you want to teach your little ones about caring for the planet but don't know where to start? Check out Dori and Val's top 10 tips for teaching kids about green living.

1. To throw away as little as you can.
2. Buying used is more hip than buying new.
• Read Garage Sale America by Bruce Littlefield.
3. To appreciate open spaces.
4. Where electricity comes from.
5. To appreciate water.
6. The answer to '"Paper vs. Plastic?" is "Neither".
• Sign up for Big Ed's No Plastic Bag Pledge
7. To grow something.
8. To respect other cultures.
9. It's better to give than to receive.
• Read The Kids Guide to Service Projects
10. To respect nature.

Listener Emails

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!

• Disposing of antifreeze. After listening to the show on disposing of hazardous materials, he was shocked (as were Dori and Val) to hear that antifreeze could be disposed of by pouring it down the toilet. He did a little research and found that the EPA does not recommend disposing of antifreeze this way. A better option is to take you excess antifreeze to be recycled at a vehicle repair shop.
• Bringing green to the classroom. Annie is a new second grade teacher and was looking for some hip, fun, green lesson plans. Val recommends Green Teacher magazine. You might also want to check out EekoWorld and DiscoverySchool.com.
• Toy recall. Doug wanted to make sure everyone knew that about 1.5 million units of various Thomas & Friends Wooden Railway toys have been voluntarily recalled by the RC2 Corp. due to lead poisoning hazard.

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More Hip Than Hippie #103 - Second Anniversary Show

It's More Hip's 2nd Anniversary show! Take the Hip Quiz for a chance to win a bunch of More Hip gear. Listen in for tips on executing a green job search.

Beer and Chocolate:

Beer: Mississippi Mud Black & Tan

Chocolate: Xocolatl from Dagoba

Hip News and Finds

Finds:

• Hurray for hybrids! Toyota's worldwide sales of hybrids topped 1 million since first introduced ten years ago.

News:

• Is your chocolate habit supporting war? British chocoholics may have unknowingly supported conflict in Africa. According to reports, money from the cocoa trade was being siphoned off into war chests in the Ivory Coast.
• Biodiesel hits the tracks. Virgin has introduced Europe's first passenger train powered by bio-fuel. The train made its maiden journey across Britain on June 7, 2007.

 

Teenie Weenie Greenie™ & Hipster Hero

This week's Teenie Weenie Greenie™ comes from Sky in Switzerland. Reuse water intended for washing your organic veggies to water your plants. Put 2 containers in your sink to swish veggies around in, with one for dirty water, one for clean. When you're done cleaning your veggies, watering house plants is a snap!

Hurray for our Hipster Hero! This Hipster Hero is someone who has done something great for the environment and deserves a round of applause. We hope to make it a regular segment on the show!

This week's Hipster Hero is Douglas Tompkins, founder of the North Face. Mr. Tompkins is helping the environment by buying up large tracts of land that will be protected from agribusiness and industrial development. He hopes to one day turn the land over to the government as nature reserves. His latest project involved buying more than half a million acres of Los Esteros Del Ibera, Argentina, a vast marshland full of wildlife. Click here to read more about Douglas Tompkins' plans.

Green Jobs

Are you ready to bring your passion for the planet to your job? Whether you're looking to 'green up' your current job or in search for an eco-career, we've got some great tips to help you on your way. Don't forget to check out More Hip #59 - Green Jobs for even more info on the eco-job market.

Going Green at Work, an article from a recent issue of Newsweek gives some great tips for going green at your current job.

• Check into the possibility of your company switching to eco-friendly office supplies, available at Office Depot and TheGreenOffice.com.
• Consider a subspecialty, like becoming LEED Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council. If you're in the travel industry, join the International Ecotourism Society.
• Propose that your company start carbon offsetting corporate travel.

Expand your mind. If you're looking to become more knowledgeable in the areas of the environment and sustainability, more universities are offer programs like

• Columbia University's certificate program in conservation biology
• Master's in Forestry at Yale University
• Minor in managing for sustainability at California State University, Chico

 

You University. Want to learn more but don't want to spend mucho money on tuition? Look no further than You University, where you take control of your educational journey. A good place to start is your local bookstore. A great book to check out is Green to Gold by Daniel C. Esty and Andrew S. Winston about how smart companies use environmental strategy to innovate, create value, and build competitive advantage.

Eco-friendly job listings. If you're looking for a whole new job or career, Co-op America gives tips for screening green businesses. Also check out these sites with job listings at socially responsible and sustainable companies:

• Idealist.org
• OpportunityKnocks.org lists jobs with non-profit companies
• Care2 job finder, the world's largest listing of jobs with socially responsible companies
• EcoEmploy.com
• GreenBusiness.net gives you access to discussions with eco-entrepreneurs and professionals for $12/month
• EnvironmentalCareer.com
• SimplyHired.com/eco

 

More Hip Than Hippie Anniversary Quiz

Want to win a bundle of hip gear? Submit all the correct answers to the More Hip Than Hippie 2nd anniversary quiz for a chance to win. The questions cover shows only in More Hip's 2nd year, so any show from #53 - Chill and Grill to #102 - How to Master Disaster is fair game!

One Grand Prize Winner. The first person to submit all the correct answers will win a Hipster Grand Prize Package that includes:

• The National Green Pages
• 27 oz More Hip Stainless Steel Water Bottle with sports cap
• More Hip Bike Chain Bottle Opener
• Chico Bag
• Recycled Bike Chain Bracelet
• More Hip T-Shirt- your choice of design

Two First Place Winners. Everyone who submits all the correct answers before June 20, 2007 will be entered in a drawing. Two names will be randomly chosen to receive a First Place Prize Package that includes:

• More Hip T-shirt - your choice of design
• 27 oz More Hip Stainless Steel Water Bottle with sports cap

How to enter. Email your answers to hip@greenfeet.com with the subject line "Hip Quiz" by June 20, 2007 to be eligible.

1. What is the first major US city to ban plastic bags?

2. Name our two book club selections.

3. Which is not a green hobby?
A.geocaching B.knitting C.gardening D.birdwatching E.NASCAR

4. List 3 ways you can "think outside the gift box".

5. Bruce Littlefield wants everyone to go to a ___________.

6. Which beer did Dori and Val have to pour down the sink?

7. Hipsters were surprised to learn about the major ecological toll of growing what crop?
A.hemp B.bamboo C.sugar cane D.radishes

8. Debra Lynn Dadd spent time on the patio twice this year, talking about what 2 healthy topics?

9. Which country aims to be carbon neutral by 2050, and was recently named the most peaceful in the world?

10. Glad Rags, Diva Cups and Luna Pads are all products mentioned in which episode?

11. Who filled in for a vacationing Val in September? Name one place Val visited while on her trip.

12. Green travellers should do all but which of the following:
A. offset carbon emissions B. eat lots of watermelon C. select eco-friendly lodging D. support local economies

13. True or False: you can get an eco-friendly fireplace log made from coffee grounds.

14. Chico is home to 102 year old Elsie McClain, the oldest person ever to do what?

15. Ed Begley Jr.'s Teenie Weenie Greenie�¢?�¢ advised hipsters to:
A. cook outdoors B. eat low-hanging fruit C. subscribe to HGTV D. meet Peter Krause

16. What are heirloom seeds?

17. Lucy Postins, owner of the Honest Kitchen, spoke to us about the benefits of natural _____.

18. In May, Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum unveiled its first eco-friendly wax figure, of whom?

19. Val found several pieces of __________________at a yard sale for just $20!

20. Author Danny Seo confirmed for us that what celebrity is just as nice off-camera as on?
A. Martha Stewart B. Rosie O'Donnell C. Oprah Winfrey D. Simon Cowell

Listener Emails

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!

• Get connected. Jerry has been working on GreenSix.com, a social networking site that gets you connected to your local green community. The site's not completed just yet, but you can stop by and sign up for a sneak peak.
• The business of climate change. Kristi discovered an interesting article about the impact of businesses on climate change.
• Emergency Baby Carrier. After listening to last week's podcast about disaster preparedness, Gillian wanted to pass along a great website she found. It shows how to make an emergency baby carrier from sweatpants, shirts, or towels.
• Rising popularity of push mowers. Kimberley thought of More Hip Than Hippie listeners when she saw an article about the comeback of push mowers.
• Touch the sky. Jon wanted to share a piece he wrote about the top ten green skyscrapers. Not only are they efficient, but they have a strikingly beautiful appearance as well.
• Recharging your eco-friendly lifestyle. Janet has always been a passionate environmentalist, but found a new dedication after discovering More Hip Than Hippie (thanks Janet!). Some of the changes she's made since listening to the show include buying a new pair of hemp shoes and visiting her local dog-friendly farmer's market. Janet is also trying to avoid plastic bags. Val recommends signing up for Big Ed's No Plastic Bag Pledge.
• What's behind a Blue Moon? Kevin wanted to share the true story behind blue moons.
• Florida tire clean up begins. Boron sent along an article about efforts to clean up tires (about 700,000 of them) that were placed off the coast of Ft. Lauderdale as an artificial reef in the 1970's. Boron is also an artist and you can check out some of his art at boron.deviantart.com.
• Choosing a carbon offset company. Dan is interested in offsetting his carbon footprint and was wondering which carbon calculator is the best. Val's a fan of myfootprint.org.

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More Hip Than Hippie #102 - How to Master Disaster

Hurricane season started on June 1st, so we'll be talking about how you can be prepared for disasters.

Beer and Chocolate:

Beer: Black Boss Porter from Browar-Witnica in Poland.

Chocolate: Dark Chocolate 72% from A. Korkunov Chocolates, sent to us by listener Jenny.

Hip News and Finds

Finds:

• Air Car ready for the production lines. A car that runs only on compressed air will be produced by India's largest automaker, Tata Motors.
• There's something in the air. . . Scientists have discovered particles of cocaine, marijuana, caffeine, and tobacco in the air of Rome, Italy.
• Power to the peaceful. A recent report names Norway as the world's most peaceful nation. It is the first study to compare peace on a worldwide level.

News:

• President Bush unveils new climate strategy. President Bush proposes that by 2008 the countries that make the largest contribution to global warming come up with long-term goals to curb emissions.

 

Teenie Weenie Greenie™

This week's Teenie Weenie Greenie™ comes from Jeff. He recommends installing motion sensors instead of regular light switches. It's great if you have family members that have trouble remembering to turn out the lights when they leave the room.

How to Master Disaster

June 1st marked the beginning of hurricane season. The destruction along the Gulf Coast after hurricanes Katrina and Rita was a wake up call to many of us. We can prepare for these types of disasters by taking a few simple steps that will help ensure the safety of our family should we be displaced. The U.S. Federal government recommends putting together an emergency kit and making a plan for your family.
Go to Greenfeet.com for the following items for an emergency kit:

• ShakeLight flashlight that doesn't use batteries
• Rechargeable batteries and charger
• Sidewider hand crank cell phone charger
• To-Go Ware stainless steel food container
• Klean Kanteen stainless steel water bottle

 

Listener Emails

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!

• Snuggle up with some sore throat. After hearing Dori and Val talk about the bloodstain pillow, Kamille thought other listeners might enjoy GIANTmicrobes. The site makes stuffed animals that look like microbes. Choose from a wide variety of ailments, such as Ebola, flesh eating bacteria, malaria, the common cold, and more!
• Minnesota vs. Wisconsin. How different are the accents of these two states? Jennifer sent us an article breaking down the differences of these two dialects. Maybe Dori will learn something for the next time she gets dared to read an entire email in a Wisconsin accent!
• Shout out! Big thanks to Cindy who linked More Hip Than Hippie on her website Synergy Images.
• Urban Cacti. Gina discovered a new kind of green building called the Urban Cactus Housing Project in Rotterdam that uses buildings structured like cacti. The unique design exposes each unit to more sunlight than traditional stacked designs.
• Giottos Rocket Air Blaster. Amy was wanted to buy her own Giottos Air Rocket, the eco-friendly alternative to compressed air for cleaning your computer.
• Listener favorites. Shannon wanted to share some her favorite spots to shop: the Wedge Co-op, Present Moment essential oils and herbs, and the Amazon Bookstore Cooperative.
• New life for old tires. Leslie Beth recently changed the tires on her car and was looking for something creative to do with her old tires. She found out how to make them into blooming tire planters.
• Organic food on the move. Tom sent us an article about how organic food imported into the UK may lose its organic label due to the greenhouse gas emissions generated in the transport of the goods.

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