Eco-Beat, 8/24
In these tough economic times, do you need some free tickets to Farm Aid? Do you trust Julia Stiles' fashion sense? Is PETA showing signs of weakness? Today's Eco-Beat has the scoop on all the latest green news and tips.
Green in a Flash:
 Show Off Your Farm Fresh PhotographyWanna score front row tickets to watch Willie Nelson, Neil Young, Wilco, Jason Mraz and others at Farm Aid -- for free? The festival dedicated to supporting America's family farms is looking for pics that capture the beauty of America's family farms. |
 Danger Lurks in Your SIGG?When the BPA story broke, Sigg's aluminum bottles were offered up as the clear alternative to plastic. But are they really BPA-free? It turns out, the lining inside SIGG bottles made before August of 2008 do leach a tiny amount (below "detectable levels") of BPA. |
 Bee-Huggers: The New Tree-HuggersHugging a woman in a bee costume may not directly help stem the onslaught of CCD (colony collapse disorder), but it does help remind us that many species of the world's most popular yellow and black striped pollinators are facing extinction. |
 Julia Stiles Debuts Mock Fashion LineIs the world of eco-fashion taking itself too seriously? Julia thinks so. That's why she's unveiled a new green clothing lineup of her own: Julia Stiles Styles. Featuring ties made from used Swiffers and suits made of newspaper, the collection has a very formal vibe. |
 PETA Takes Down Blubber BillboardWow, this might be a first. PETA has actually backed down from one of their patently offensive ads. They've replaced their controversial "Save The Whales" billboard following an unusually uniform wave of disgust from across the political spectrum. |
- Leno's new show will feature green car racing.
- Check out some solar-chic bags that will charge your mobile devices.
- The Volt's 230 mpg claim has come under fire from all sorts of green car gurus.
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