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Recycled Cassette Tapes Worn at Global Green Awards

Global Green’s Matt Petersen shows off his new suit made with old cassette tapes. Photos by Charley Gallay Global Green handed out its annual Millennium Awards last weekend, recognizing the EPA’s 40th anniversary, green buildings and James Cameron’s environmental message in Avatar , while raising funds for its efforts with the

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Is The Grass Really Greener for the Fabulous Beekman Boys?

Don’t miss Josh and Brent’s adventure in rural living on Planet Green . Bestselling author James Frey ponders the simple life as his pals Josh and Brent leave the city for a farm in upstate New York in Planet Green’s new series The Fabulous Beekman Boys . … Read the full story on TreeHugger

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Dog Loves Cat Loves Rat in World-Changing Video (Maybe)

Credit: Bestpeacesign.com . Dogs don’t like cats and cats don’t like rats, right? Well, there’s always an exception to the rule. And sometimes it’s adorable (and creepy at the same time). Drew Harmon , “a comedian, writer and whatever else” from San Francisco has found something amazing—a dog with a cat on its back with a rat on the back of the cat. Whaddaya think of that?… Read the full story on TreeHugger

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Brooklyn Botanical Garden Celebrates its Centennial with a Bee-Day Party

Image Credit: Brooklyn Botanical Garden The Brooklyn Botanical Garden is turning 100 tomorrow, and you’re invited to a day of music, dance, films and education, all about one of our favorite populations…bees! The free, day-long event is not only a celebration of the research and service of the BBG, but also an effort to educate the public about the challenges facing bees globally, most importantly colony collapse disorder and

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Electric Smart Car Coming to the US: Test Driving the Prototype (Video)

All photos courtesy of Stuart Schwaartzapfel, Man on the Move No car made a better candidate for getting an EV upgrade than the Smart Car — it is, after all, a compact, urban commuter vehicle that’s securely endeared itself to drivers who value efficiency and innovation. The tiny two-seater was just begging to be made electric from the day it rolled out of production. And Smart has done exactly that : The company just unveiled the prototype of the Smart ForTwo Electric Drive soon co… Read the full story on TreeHugger

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Dispatch From Rwanda: Don Cheadle on Africa, the Oil Spill, and Political Will (Video Interview)

Don Cheadle in Rwanda on World Environment Day, June 5, 2010. Photo: Meaghan O’Neill. Last Saturday, June 5, United Nations Environment Programme’s World Environment Day was held in thousands of places worldwide, with official celebrations taking place in the host country of Rwanda. Among the dignitaries, celebrities, and politicians in attendance was actor Don Cheadle, who was named a UNEP Goodwill Ambassador during the festivities. Already well known for his humanitarian work on issues such as Darfur and his heart-piercing portrayal of a hotel manager during the Rwandan genocide, … Read the full story on TreeHugger

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7 Crazy Ways People Made Millions From Trash

Photo via pneumatic addict Whoever said “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure” might not have been speaking literally — but these seven dumpster divers prove that a little luck, a lot of patience, and a high tolerance for ickiness could mean big financial rewards. … Read the full story on TreeHugger

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‘Eat Well Guide’ Helps You Eat Local, Like Guster

Credit: acnatta via Flickr. So the alt rock group Guster is challenging people to eat local, for their tastebuds and the planet. That’s easy for them to say, though, right? They’re co-founders of the Green Music Group. They know about this stuff. Well, thanks to the power of the Internets and ZIP Codes, you can be an expert, too. And learning this lesson can help you win two Live Nation season passes, and maybe a new car. A new car?! Sounds like a game show. So what’s behind Door No. 1? The

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How to Give a Great Gift Without the Waste

Image credit: Good Finding that perfect gift for a special someone is tough—and making sure it is more than a bundle of waste-to-be is even more difficult. Understanding this difficulty, Good has assembled a quick guide to giving gifts with less waste …. Read the full story on TreeHugger

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Recycling Artist Creates Portraits From Old Cassettes

Photo via Iri5 While reusing the licks, riffs, and lyrics of other artists is fairly common practice in the music world today, one visual artist has begun recycling aging music collections and turning them into truly original creations. Nary a music connoisseur alive doesn’t have a few cassette tapes floating around or tucked away in a closet somewhere, safely out of sight. Tubthumping, anyone? But instead of letting those tapes rot away, or worse, fall into the hands of future generations–w… Read the full story on TreeHugger

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