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From Drink to Drive
No beefeater allowed Is it bad that veg-friendly rehab only makes us want to drink more? Hairy spotter Unable to bear it any more, the British army is looking to find a substitute material for its tall, fuzzy hats. Paging Devendra Banhart! Photo: Ella Mullins Stranger than friction If Smencils are smelly pencils, then Sliquid […]
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A few thoughts on an amazing event — and a recipe for a delectably slow-cooked pasta sauce
Say cheese: a sample of Slow Food Nation’s Taste Pavilion. Photo: Russ Walker It’s going to take me more than just a few days to fully understand the effects and implications of the first Slow Food Nation, held in San Francisco over Labor Day weekend. The brain power on display was impressive enough: Wendell Berry, […]
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Under pressure from Big Canned Tuna, FDA lax in mercury regulation
Under strong pressure from Big Canned Tuna, the Food and Drug Administration is crazily lax in regulating mercury in tuna. Among many examples: In 2000, a draft advisory to pregnant women listed canned tuna as a product highly contaminated with mercury; after FDA officials met with the three largest tuna companies, the final advisory left […]
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National Toxicology Program still concerned about BPA
The National Toxicology Program begs to differ with the Food and Drug Administration’s recent conclusion that common chemical bisphenol A is safe at currently regulated levels. In a report released Wednesday, the NTP notes “some concern” that BPA can affect children’s brains and reproductive systems. The agency made the same conclusion in a draft report […]
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Ecoflip offers a twist on online classifieds
Buying something used and local is already a fairly green way to consume (if consume you must) so I was curious what Ecoflip, which calls itself a “green craigslist,” would entail. The categories are fairly standard but have a splash of hippie: Fuel-efficient vehicles get their own section (along with the more expected green living […]
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Umbra on recycled vs. certified paper
Dear Umbra, Our office is trying to develop an environmental paper procurement policy, and we were wondering which component is most critical — certification by the Forest Stewardship Council, or recycled content? If you could help us understand which is best to support, we would greatly appreciate it. Dan S. Denver, Colo. Dearest Dan, We […]
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How to commute by bike
Easy rider. Ever glance enviously at the cyclists whizzing past while you’re stuck in traffic? Joining ’em is easy — and it doesn’t have to involve full-body spandex. The health benefits of biking to work are plenty, from helmet hair a svelte physique to breathing fewer air pollutants than those stuck in cars. Regular bikers […]
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From Bums to Bros
Naked truth Bummed out by excess packaging, LUSHes from Stockholm to Seattle bared their souls — and nearly everything else — this week. We wouldn’t mind being tied to some of those apron strings. (C’mon, you knew we’d butt in with an ass-inine crack.) Bowler’d over Whether ball cap, bucket, or beanie, these helmet hats […]
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Fashion season is upon us, and sustainable style has hit the ground strutting
As expected, we see a lot of energy on the eco-fashion front. More shows, more events, and even more awards for eco-designers. The Ecco Domani Fashion Foundation is giving out an award for sustainability and there’s also London’s RE:Fashion Award. Check out the highlighted events below the fold. I’ll be at some of them and […]
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Why freezer burn matters, and how to avoid it
In Checkout Line, Lou Bendrick cooks up answers to reader questions about how to green their food choices and other diet-related quandaries. Lettuce know what food worries keep you up at night. Dear Lou, What’s the deal with freezer burn, that white discoloration that occurs when something is left in the freezer too long? What […]
