Eco-Beat, 9/14
Looking for a farmer's market somewhere in the vicinity of 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.? How is Edward Norton going to save the Kenyan wilderness in running shorts? Are your eco-friendly cleaning products really making a difference? Today's Eco-Beat has the scoop on all the latest green news and tips.
Green in a Flash:
 White House Farmer's Market: Go for Launch!A few months ago, who'd have that the White House would get involved with a local food movement. A group called Fresh Farm Markets won approval for a farmer's market on Vermont Ave. The administration's role appears to be pretty limited (bigger fish to fry). |
 Edward Norton Runs for ConservationThe latest celebrity to tackle the grueling NYC Marathon for the planet, Ed is running to benefit the Maasai Wilderness Conservation Trust -- a group that protects the grasslands of western Kenya. Is he up to it? He's up to about 15 miles so far. |
 A Clock That Harnesses Dirt PowerClocks that utilize renewable energy are not exactly new (remember those watches you have to wind?). Still, not too many tickers can use your houseplants as batteries. This eco-chic timepiece is made from sustainable bamboo and gets its power from moist soil. |
 Chicken Sex: What You Need to KnowIs eating an egg the same thing as killing a chicken? For vegetarians out there who are simply averse to the thought of killing animals for food, the question remains: Is a carton of eggs really a carton of potential baby chicks? Grist has the answer. |
 How Green Are Method Cleaning Supplies?Afraid that you've been taken by advertising campaigns that convinced you to buy a bunch of greenwashed cleaning supplies. Well, if you stocked your cupboard with Method products, pat yourself on the back. They've earned their street cred. |
- It ain't paint; it's zero-VOC color liquid by Bungaloo.
- The breakdown of all the energy we waste in the US.
- The EPA says pending mountaintop-removal permits would violate the Clean Water Act.
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