Eco-Beat, 7/21
Wanna go dumpster diving behind Leonardo DiCaprio's house? What are your thoughts on butter statuary? Looking for a way to cut your A/C bill on the cheap? Today's Eco-Beat has the scoop on all the latest green news and tips.
Green in a Flash:
 Leonardo Takes the "100 Things Challenge"Battling the consumerism in his life, Leonardo has accepted David Bruno's "100 Things Challenge," kinda. Leo is reportedly shooting for a modest 150. I'm going to stake out the Goodwill near his house, he's probably getting rid of some awesome stuff. |
 Michael Jackson to be Immortalized in ButterIowa State Fair officials had the bright idea to commission a MJ memorial statue carved out of butter, a medium that doesn't hold shape at room temperature, much less on a hot August day. PETA was, of course, up in arms and fair officials have reportedly backed away. |
 Tofu and You: A How-toI bet PETA wouldn't have complained if the Iowa State Fair wanted to make a Michael Jackson memorial statue out of tofu. This versatile and delicious little meat replacement goes great in all kinds of cuisine. Check out a few recipes that will get you hooked on the stuff. |
 Deck the Walls With Green InsulationOne of the easiest ways to beef up your home's efficiency is to make sure you're properly insulated. The problem: most conventional insulation contains all sorts of dirty chemical irritants like formaldehyde or worse. There are some more earth-friendly options, however. |
 A Watercooler That Taps Into HumidityScorching summer days are rough, but combined with high humidity, it feels like 100 degrees in the shade. What if you could exact a small revenge by drinking the moisture from the air? Chew on this: the Dewpointe actually sucks drinking water out of the air. |
- Which will California tap first to close the budget gap: weed or oil?
- Brooklynites are re-purposing dumpsters into swimming pools.
- Forget rubber soles, recycled rubber sidewalks put an eco-friendly spring in your step.
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