Eco-Beat, 6/17
Why are Naomi Watts and Liev Shreiber digging in the dirt? What's greener: Drip irrigation or xeriscaping? Does your legume habit amount to a hill of beans, ecologically speaking? Today's Eco-Beat has the scoop on all the latest green news and tips.
Green in a Flash:
 Naomi Watts Plants a TreeTeaching their sons about environmental responsibility and the joys of playing in the dirt, Naomi and husband Liev Schreiber took their sons to Galilee's Jewish National Fund Park to do some family tree planting. Sounds like fun, I hope they offset their travel footprint. |
 The Water Saver's Shower RitualRethinking your shower routine is an easy way to save H2O and, of course, shrink your utility bill. Sure, you've heard most of these ideas before, but it's way more fun to watch every water saving shower tip you've ever heard crammed into a one and a half minute video. |
 The Drip Irrigation Vs. Xeriscaping BreakdownLooking to make some water saving changes in the yard before sprinkler season? You've probably considered going with either drought-resistant vegetation, or a more conservative watering system. Now, how do they stack up in a head-to-head water conservation deathmatch? |
 Father's Day Procrastinator's SpecialSo, you still haven't done your shopping for dear old dad and you'res starting to feel the shame ... Is he a tree hugger? An outdoorsy type? You may be in luck. You could sponsor a wilderness area, print out the official certificate, and you're done. |
 One for the Bean CountersBeans, beans, they're good for your heart, they're a musical fruit, and they're a great way to supplement your protein intake on meat-free Mondays. But, do you know which beans have the lightest energy footprint: canned or dried? If your a bean fiend, you've gotta check this out. |
- Harassing cyclists is now its own offense in Missouri. Go bikers!
- Jessica Alba isn't going to jail for her Oklahoma shark poster activism.
- What are the best makes and models to scrap if the cash for clunkers bill passes?
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