Dori and Val delve into the Dirty Dozen - twelve unhealthy products you should avoid.

Out with the old, in with the new! Dori and Val have relocated to a new patio with new equipment. There is still some tweaking to do as they get settled, so please bear with us! Thanks!

Beer and Chocolate:

Beer: Wolaver's Certified Organic Oatmeal Stout

Chocolate:Organic Mint Dark Chocolate 72% by the Organic Seed & Bean Company

Finds:

• From our cold, dead hands! If you weren't already convinced that global warming was a problem, now our beer is at risk. Global warming is making it increasingly difficult to grow barley, which could drive up the price of beer over the coming years.
• Dumpster diving minus the dumpster. VDumpsters.com is a website that allows users to create a virtual dumpster and upload items for other people to search and claim - all for free!

• Toys 'R' Green? Toys 'R' Us has launched a new line of environmentally friendly toys.
• Cup of joe? Wal-Mart has introduced a new line of organic, Rainforest Alliance and fair trade certified coffees.

This week's Teenie Weenie Greenie™ is to follow these tips to extend the life of your rechargeable batteries and devices.

1. Avoid extremes. Rechargeable devices work best at normal room temperature.
2. Don't overcharge. Set a timer when charging your batteries so they don't overcharge.
3. Discharge before storing. Before storing rechargeable batteries for an extended period of time, make sure to fully drain them.
4. Store in cool conditions. Temperatures below 80 degrees Fahrenheit are best.
5. Cool down. Allow batteries to cool for 30 minutes before recharging.

Dori and Val talk about discuss The Dirty Dozen: 12 Products You Should Avoid, an article from Lighterfootstep.com. The list details twelve unhealthy or resource-intensive products that you should consider reducing or eliminating from your life completely.

For alternatives to some of the products listed in the Dirty Dozen, stop by Greenfeet.com!

• bambu Veneerware compostable plates and utensils
• Rechargeable batteries
• Eco-friendly pest control
• Natural house cleaners

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!

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• Dude! Dell's gone green! Big Ed sent an article about how Dell's 2.1 million sq. ft. campus is now running on green energy.
• Just for Val. Josh found the perfect website for pronunciation-challenged Val. Forvo.com has audio snippets of people saying different words so you can hear how they sound. He also sent a link to an article about how 18 states are suing the EPA over emissions. Finally, he recommends the Publik House restaurant, voted the 2005 #1 beer bar in America.
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