Eco-Beat, 7/6
Looking for an eco-crib in New Orleans? Is your iPhone your most potent weapon in the battle against climate change? Do you have water-friendly recycling habits? Today's Eco-Beat has the scoop on all the latest green news and tips.
Green in a Flash:
 Blueprints for Brad Pitt's Eco DuplexesBrad Pitt's "Make it Right Foundation" has unveiled a new set of designs for green, flood-resistant duplexes that will soon be cropping up in New Orleans' Lower Ninth Ward. Eight of these energy-saving bad boys are already under construction. |
 iPhone Your Way to SustainabilityWant to find the greenest way to do just about anything? Not to quote the commercials, but there probably is an app for that. Since iTunes has yet to create an official "green" category, Grist has sorted through the melee of apps to find the hidden gems. |
 Guy Ritchie Wants to be a FarmerMadonna's ex-husband Guy Ritchie wants to make his 18th century estate self-sufficient, at least when it comes to produce. The Snatch director has applied to convert his historic Ashcombe House flower gardens into a haven for fruit and vegetables. |
 Beware the Green PoliceA new type of law enforcement agency is currently taking form in the UK. With uniforms that consist of green vests, these eco-cops will have warrants to search properties, review energy bills, and audit the carbon trading practices of businesses. |
 Is Recycling a Waste of Water?Do you rinse your recyclables out before you toss them in the bin? If you do an overly thorough job, you're probably using a lot of unnecessary H2O. Then again, recycling saves a bunch of water in the long run, so you're still coming out ahead. |
- Japan may mandate noisier hybrids.
- One UK retailer is offering free EV charging while you shop.
- Electric companies may hike rates to pay for programs to save energy.
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