Eco-Beat, 10/15

By yudhi on Oct 29, 2009 with Comments 0

Why is Brad Pitt flippin’ his lids? Is there ever a justification for paying $300 for a fan? Is Michelle Obama launching a super secret sneak attack on Big Food? Today’s Eco-Beat has the scoop on all the latest green news and tips.

Brad Pitt, credit: Rafa Rivas, Getty Images

Brad Pitt Launches Cap and Donate
Over the last year or so, Brad has become the hat industry’s greatest non-bald ally (aside from Aretha). His collection of head gear has grown so large that he’s decide to narrow it down a bit, sending a few of his old favorites to various charities to auction off.

Michael Pollan, credit: Stephen Lovekin, Getty Images

Eat Like Michael Pollan
Food expert Michael Pollan has put together a list of rules to live (and eat) by for the NY Times. One of them is: “Don’t eat egg salad from a vending machine.” What about egg salad from one of these vending machines, Michael?

Dyson’s Blade-less Air Multiplier
You may have seen Dyson’s awesomely futuristic, technologically-advanced … cooling fan. While it’s hard to argue that a bladeless fan will stem climate change, it will certainly blow some minds (mine included). It could also save a ton of electricity.

Michelle Obama, credit: Eric Feferberg, Getty Images

Michelle Obama Poised to Take on “Big Food?”
First, it was a harmless little veggie garden. Then, an thinly-veiled attempt to brainwash American children with gardening knowledge on Sesame Street. Now, there are whispers that the First Lady is holding “secret meetings” with her team and the USDA.

orange cooking pot, credit: Greencookingpots.com

Designer Green Cookware on the Cheap
Looking for some stylish, Le Creuset-style cookware for the new home but don’t want to miss a mortgage payment for it? GreenCookingPots is offering up some fabulous Teflon-free, enamel-coated, cast iron sets that will inspire jealousy but won’t break the bank.