Articles by Sarah K. Burkhalter
Sarah K. Burkhalter is Grist's project manager.
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From Burnin’ Love to Burnin’ Bras
Goodness graceland Eco Elvis lives, and he’s gyrating those hips to hits like “Viva Las Vegans,” “A Hunk, A Hunk of Burnin’ Globe,” and “Compost Hotel.” Just call him The King … of recycling. Courtesy of Eco Elvis Cansei de ser sustainable Brazilian band CSS (of iPod commercial fame) has lost bass player Ira Trevisan. […]
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From Banana to Bell
Organic Banana? We’re split on Banana Republic’s new Green Collection. Just 5 percent eco — and 95 percent ick? This shirt is bananas. Stick it to ’em Sweatshop sneakers? You don’t need it. Blood diamond bling? You don’t need it. Low-mpg SUV? No lo necesitas. So what do you need? These stickers. Photo: antiadvertisingagency.com Yes […]
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The greening of golf, baseball, and the Olympics, oh my!
Your sports roundup for the week: Golf: Golf’s reputation is far from green — but tee-ers are trying their darnedest to move in a green direction. That includes Augusta National Golf Course, current host of the Masters tournament. The club is not on the list of some 300 courses that have received a stamp of […]
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From Ruslana to Russia (With Love)
Ukraine’s world Meet Ruslana: the pre-shears Spears of Eastern Europe — and a vocal supporter of clean, green energy. We can’t quite make out all those lyrics, but we’re pretty sure her skimpy outfits are a commentary on the effects of global warming. Photo: Ruslana.ua Trying to rubber the right way Hard up for ways […]