Eco-Beat, 8/19
You can't put a carbon cap on rock 'n' roll, can you? Is Will Smith going to star in a movie about a "guilty liberal" who finally snaps? Will you pay more to live in a walkable neighborhood? Today's Eco-Beat has the scoop on all the latest green news and tips.
Green in a Flash:
 U2's Tour-Print Slammed by EnvirosThe band is setting all kinds of records with their "360 Tour", including one for the largest carbon footprint of any tour, ever. Critics say the construction and transportation of U2's gigantic set alone will emit more that Madonna's entire 2006 world tour. Yikes! |
 Will Smith to Star in "No Impact Man," MaybeA documentary about the sustainability guru is set to hit theaters in September, but apparently there's another "No Impact Man" project in the works and Will Smith's name has been mentioned. Will it be an eco-drama, a comedy, or a mockumentary? Who knows? |
 How Much is Walkability Worth to You?A group of researchers found that real estate values were typically higher in more walkable neighborhoods -- i.e. where you can go to the store without having to look for your car keys. Personally, I'd rather pay for bikeability, but they didn't ask me. |
 Nestlé Launches Bottled Water Deposit CampaignTo combat the tidal wave of negative press about bottled water, Nestlé is actually offering incentives for those who return their Re-Source bottles to Whole Foods for recycling. The pilot program is launching in California and Arizona; more details here. |
 Is Eco-Conscious RVing an Oxymoron?If driving an RV across the lower 48 is your idea of a dream vacation, then you're going to have to be really creative in order to minimize/offset your vacation's impact. If you're not dead set on an RV, Grist has some great resources to help you go green on the move. |
- Speaking of carbon-conscious RVing, check out the Camper Bike.
- A 3-legged elephant is now walking on all fours thanks to a prosthetic leg!
- Toyota has planted "floralscapes" advertising the Prius in LA and San Francisco.
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