More Hip Than Hippie
A cool approach to the eco-friendly lifestyle
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More Hip Than Hippie - Trystan's Tips
More Hip Than Hippie #195 - Trystan's Tips Yahoo! Green is a great source of news and ideas for sustainable living. Senior Editor Trystan Bass shares tips for a greener holiday season. We can all use some last-minute tips for getting through the holidays with a lighter footprint. Find out how to s ...
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More Hip Than Hippie - Conservation Conversation
More Hip Than Hippie #194 - Conservation Conversation Landowners can protect private property from development long after they're gone, using land trusts and conservation easements. Did you know that about 2 million acres of land is being developed across the US every year? Listener Susan Armstron ...
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More Hip Than Hippie - Ship It Good!
More Hip Than Hippie #193 - Ship It Good! Eco-conscious consumers can find plenty of options for packaging and shipping this holiday season. You've voted with your dollar by purchasing "green" gifts this holiday season. Don't undo all your good deeds with styrofoam packaging and carbon-s ...
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More Hip Than Hippie - Lithium
More Hip Than Hippie #192 - Lithium You probably use a lithium battery every day, in a watch or laptop. Discover where it comes from and why its future is uncertain. If the car of tomorrow is electric, chances are, it'll run on lithium-ion batteries. But is there enough to meet our growing demand? ...
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More Hip Than Hippie - Recycling Week
More Hip Than Hippie #191 - Recycling Week November 10th - 16th is Recycling Week all over the world. This is the week to start that recycling program at home or in the workplace. The Hipsters sort through statistics and extract the facts about how materials are recovered and reused. You'll learn ...
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More Hip Than Hippie - Heavy Metal
More Hip Than Hippie #190 - Heavy Metal We all know that exposure to lead can cause a variety of health problems. The threat of exposure to this heavy metal is more common than you may realize. Once hailed as the father of all metals, lead has fallen out of favor because of its dangerous propertie ...
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More Hip Than Hippie - Rainforest Rx
More Hip Than Hippie #189 - Rainforest Rx Tropical rainforests are disappearing at an alarming rate. Why should you care? Among other things, these ecosystems are a rich source of natural medicines. You or someone you know probably benefits from the drugs derived from rainforest plants. Cancer? Di ...
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More Hip Than Hippie - The Heat Is On
More Hip Than Hippie #188 - The Heat Is On Home heating is a hot topic as we head into winter. Energy-efficient heating alternatives abound. Chilly fall nights have Dori and Val thinking about how to heat our homes without harming the planet, or the pocketbook. Nearly all American homes are heated ...
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More Hip Than Hippie - Shot or Not?
More Hip Than Hippie #187 - Shot or Not? Should you get a flu shot this year? What are the side effects? Is there mercury in the flu vaccine? Flu season is right around the corner, and health officials say this is the time to get your flu shot. The Hipsters roll up their sleeves and investigate wh ...
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More Hip Than Hippie - Springboard Biodiesel
More Hip Than Hippie #186 - Springboard Biodiesel Mark Roberts, CEO of Springboard Biodiesel, discusses BioPro automated biodiesel processors. We know biodiesel is a clean-burning alternative fuel that is non-polluting, non-toxic and petroleum free. Why aren't we all using it? If you own a vehicle ...
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More Hip Than Hippie - Gifting the Meanie
More Hip Than Hippie #185 - Gifting the Meanie We all have someone on our gift list who doesn't appreciate our eco-friendly offerings. Some may be downright hostile. So how does the Greenie gift the Meanie? A donation to the Sierra Club probably won't do the trick. The Hipsters share ideas that have ...
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More Hip Than Hippie - Dirty Gold
More Hip Than Hippie #184 - Dirty Gold Many of us wear a gold ring as a symbol of love. But we don't love the 20 tons of mine waste generated to produce that one gold ring. The production of gold jewelry is often harmful to the environment and to the communities nearby. The Hipsters dig up the dirt ...
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More Hip Than Hippie - Fair Trade Facts
More Hip Than Hippie #183 - Fair Trade Facts October is Fair Trade Month. So what does that really mean? Dori and Val fill in the facts about fair trade standards, who benefits from them, and how you can participate. You'll learn to find and identify products that are doing a world of good. Also, th ...
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More Hip Than Hippie - Kernel of Truth
More Hip Than Hippie #182 - Kernel of Truth We've seen the television ads touting High Fructose Corn Syrup as "natural". Could it be true? The Hipsters stalk the source of this campaign, and try to find their way through a maze of facts and falsehoods. Also, Val pulls out a condom question ...
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More Hip Than Hippie - Feast of Fall
More Hip Than Hippie #181 - Feast of Fall Fall fruits and vegetables aren't just fun to look at, they do a body good! Those plump melons and leafy greens pack a bounty of nutrients to keep us well through the winter. Dori and Val call out the season's superstars, and help you figure out what to do w ...
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More Hip Than Hippie - Green-O-Ween
More Hip Than Hippie #180 Green-O-Ween The scariest thing about Halloween could be all the waste we generate for the big night! Have no fear, the Hipsters get into the spirit of the holiday with the founders of GreenHalloween.org, Lynn and Corey. They share ideas for everything from costumes to deco ...
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More Hip Than Hippie - GEMology
More Hip Than Hippie #179 - GEMology They didn't kill the electric car! Battery-powered vehicles are buzzing down a road near you, and the GEM is leading the charge. The Hipsters chat with Kent Collins, owner of Chico Eco Cars, and learn what it takes to make the switch to an EV, then they take a te ...
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More Hip Than Hippie - Palm Print
More Hip Than Hippie #178 - Palm Print Are Oreos destroying the planet? Probably not, but like most processed foods, they contain a controversial ingredient. Palm oil is in heavy demand by food producers, and farmers are destroying rainforests to supply it. Dori and Val fill in the facts. Also, Val ...
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More Hip Than Hippie - Nit-Picking
More Hip Than Hippie #177 - Nit-Picking September is Head Lice Prevention Month, so Dori and Val are itching to learn more about keeping the critters away! Listen for common-sense tips to help you head-off an outbreak. We'll also comb through the facts about "super lice" and offer some rem ...
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More Hip Than Hippie - Power to the People
More Hip Than Hippie #176 - Power to the People Energy independence isn't just for nations anymore! It's never been easier to generate power at home. Dori and Val let you know "watt" it takes to harness the energy of the sun and wind. Learn about equipment and permits, plus rebates to help ...
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