Green Daily

Sure it's cheeky, but there's a fairly decent argument for greener living through nakedness. Even if you don't subscribe to the theory that act of buying clothing is inherently unnecessary, there's not denying that cheap, fashionable clothing that's worn for a season and then discarded is wasteful. Plus, during the hot summer months, wearing a little less around the house would reduce the need for air conditioning -- a huge source of energy consumption.

So I'm sure these frisky New York foodies had the planet in mind when they formed the Optional Clothing Diners Club. The group, which meets once a month in Manhattan's finest eateries, actually isn't clothing optional but rather clothing forbidden. All diners hob knob, pig out, and strip down to nothing but their birthday suits.

Surprisingly, the group has never been turned down by a restaurant. According to John Ordover, who founded the group: "the waiters think nothing of it."

Somehow I find that a little difficult to believe, but hey -- at least it's eco-friendly!