Eco-Beat, 8/11
Will David Byrne's "Bicycle Diaries" one-up Che Guevara's less carbon-conscious "Motorcycle Diaries"? Would you shop at a mall just because it's green? Do you live near one of the top seven US farmers markets? Today's Eco-Beat has the scoop on all the latest green news and tips.
Green in a Flash:
 David Byrne: Urban Biking GuruMusician David Byrne has used a bike as his primary mode of transportation since the 80s (except when on tour). Now David's releasing a book about the awesome things he's discovered from the seat of his rusty folding bike, entitled "Bicycle Diaries." |
 Eva Longoria's Green Mall Project"Desperate Housewife" by day, sustainable developer by night, Eva Longoria has signed on to a project to build a sustainable mall in Portland. With graywater recycling, rainwater catchments and natural lighting, this ain't your average mall. I can only imagine the food court. |
 Where Do the Best Farmers Live?Buying your fruits and veggies at a farmers market is an awesome way to reduce your foodprint and support local agriculture. YumSugar has put together a list of what they say are the seven best farmers markets in the country. Did they leave anybody out? |
 Heather Mills Launches Be@1 Recycled FashionsWhile using an @ sign in your logo is tragically late 90s, the rest of Heather's recycled clothing line is much more forward thinking. The collection, which will launch on August 27, will feature vegan-friendly, one-of-a-kind pieces that I probably can't afford. |
 Attack of the Carbon-sucking ConcreteIn most urban landscapes, anywhere you turn you've got a slab of carbon-intensive concrete staring you in the face. In an effort to combat this, a company called Novacem has actually developed concrete that sucks CO2 in as it dries. Rock on. |
- The new Chevy Volt will get 230mpg in the city.
- Say happy birthday to Smokey Bear; he just turned 65.
- Seaside Heights, NJ has declared its famous party beaches smoke-free.
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