Eco-Beat, 11/10
Does Alicia Silverstone qualify as one of the world's leading thinkers in your book? How's Kate Walsh helping to get sea turtles off the hook? Why should you turn those ceiling fans on this winter? Today's Eco-Beat has the scoop on all the latest green news and tips.
Green in a Flash:
 Alicia Silverstone is a Keynote SpeakerFounder Nicole Sherwin describes Green Lounge as "a platform for the thought leaders of the world" in the areas of environmentalism and wellness. Bet you never thought you'd hear anyone describe Alicia as a "thought leader." The event is set for next week in Santa Monica. |
 Kate Walsh Speaks for the TurtlesThe "Private Practice" star is set to appear in a series of PSAs for Oceana's new project: Getting Sea Turtles Off the Hook. The purpose is to bring awareness to the fact that 6 of the world's 7 sea turtle species swim in US waters and all 6 are listed as threatened or endangered. |
 Turn Your Fan Upside DownDid you know that flipping that little switch on the base of your fan in the winter can save you 10-15% on your heating costs? Switching your fan from a counter-clockwise to clockwise direction helps circulate that warm air back down to where you can enjoy it. |
 Which Low-Flow Toilets Git-r-DoneWhen it's time to upgrade your home's porcelain thrones, how do you know if you're picking out the right replacement? Of course, not all low-flow loos are created equal, but according to Grist most major brands do their duty. You can also do some research online. |
 Wooden iPhone Skins Aid ReforestationAll year long, I think of the best gifts ever. Then, when it comes time to shop, my mind goes blank. Here's a eco-friendly gimme: A Vers wooden iPhone case. For each tree used to make these cases, 100 more are planted through The Arbor Day Foundation. |
- A Japanese fishing trawler was sunk by giant jellyfish, nobody hurt.
- Check out this amazing vertical bed, for space-conscious living.
- A proposed wind farm may get scrapped because the site's too windy.
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