Eco-Beat, 5/15
How did Oprah accidentally started a bidding war for a Brazilian staple food? Looking for ways to promote a bike to work policy? Who will prevail in the super bowl of the hybrids: Insight vs. Prius? Today's Eco-Beat has the scoop on all the latest green news and tips.
Green in a Flash:
 Raiders of the Amazon?As we saw with the KFC debacle, when Oprah promotes food, hordes of hungry Americans respond. Since educating her followers on a little-know superfood called the acai berry -- rich in antioxidants but a staple food for Brazil's poor -- the wholesale price has skyrocketed. |
 How to Create a Bike Friendly OfficeNot that it isn't intuitive, but if you're thinking about encouraging employees to ride to work, maybe this awesome how-to guide will inspire you to adopt a bike-friendly plan of action. |
 Green Fashion MergerLuxury conglomerate LVMH just bought an almost 50% stake in Bono and wife Ali Hewson's sustainable clothing brand Edun. Does that mean the brand will water down its green mission? If you already can't afford their clothes, does it really matter? |
 The Prius Strikes BackUnconfirmed reports are going around that Toyota has taken 75,000 preorders for the updated 2010 model, set to go on sale in Japan on Monday. If true, that would pretty much blow away the Insight's pretty impressive sales figures. |
 Americans Are the Least Green ConsumersYeah, Americans were once again ranked as the least green consumers based on a number of factors like public transportation and eating local foods. Second to last place: Canada. The good news: At least we're getting better. |
- London's iconic double-decker buses are going hybrid!
- The EPA has released a summer guide to saving energy at home.
- US House may require 15% of energy to come from renewables by 2025.
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