The Green Book – The Everyday Guide to Saving the Planet, One Simple Step at a Times is guide to over 400 small things you can do in your lifestyle that will make positive effects on the Environment. What is unique about it is that it features contributions from celebrities. There are many of them who are setting a good example in the way they live.

We are the bad guys this book rightly points out. Americans waste twice much water and energy as other global citizen. We make 4.5 pounds of trash everyday per person. This at a time when global resources are becoming scarcer as populations rise. Something’s got to give.

We can be the change if we simply change our habits. There are many practical easy simple solutions in this book without sounding too preachy. Use cloth shopping bags, you don’t need all those ATM receipts, turn of the tap water while you brush, unplug devices when charged, use less paper napkins, rid yourself of junk mail, no more plastic utensils, user refill containers…

The book is broken down into small pieces so you won’t feel overwhelmed. It’s perfect for that coffee table in an office waiting area where perhaps others can learn from it!

The all star list includes stories by-
Forward by Cameron Diaz
1- Home eco tips - Ellen DeGeneres
2- Entertainment eco tips by Robert Redford
3- Travel eco tips - Will Ferrel
4- Communication/Technology - Jennifer Aniston
5- School - Faith Hill and Tom McGraw
6- Work - Martha Stewart
7- Eco shopping - Tyra Banks
8- Health and Beauty - Dale Earnhardt Jr
9- Sports - Tiki Barber
10- Money and Finance - Owen Wilson
11- Eco Building - Justin Timberlake

Writen by Elizabeth Rogers who worked for Natural Resources Defence Council and created producted MTVs eco friendly show Trippin. Also Thomas Kostigen who writes “Ethics Monitor” column for Dow Jones Market Watch.

The Green Book: The Everyday Guide to Saving the Planet One Simple Step at a Time$11 at Amazon.

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Eco fashion is going mainstream. Video is of fashion show held last October, at 7 Eurobar in Boulder Colorado. It was hosted by Econscious who produces custom and private label apparel made of sustainable materials. Casual and urban wear is increasingly made of organic cottons, hemp, recycled polyester, and some clothing is produced by paying fair labor wages.

Yes you can be stylish and care about the environment at the same time. Soon maybe we will see this sustainable apparel being sold at the Targets and Walmarts of this world!

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This cute leather hand bag is made of recycled flat tire inner tubes. The handles are made from reclaimed water line hose. All the ingredients are environmentally friendly materials. Each handbag includes shiny stainless steel nuts for flashiness. These handbags can easily transition from day to evenings. The handbags in the collection feature modern colors with a clean urban style.

In the small handbags you can put: wallet, coin purse, cell phone, checkbook, glassed, and lipstick. The large handbag can comfortably fit: wallet, coin purse, cell phone, checkbook, glasses, lipstick, a water bottle, small book, and a few papers.

Hardwear by Renee has other stylish contemporary handbags. Their motto is- Strong, Sexy, Smart. The website reports that a lot of their costumers are complimented by their friends… You will be asked too when you stand out from the crowd.

Bag pictured is $65.

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Now your kid or even adults can play with renewable energy. This toy, the H2 Hydrogen Racer, is the world’s smallest hydrogen-powered fuel cell car. You may not be able to afford a real hybrid yet, but at least you will be able to afford this.

Water as it’s one emission… Just power up with the included fuel station. Put water in the fuel station then siphon off into the car and it will run for up to 100 feet or about 4 minutes… The fuel station runs on solar or batteries (2 x AA).

You can even teach other adults that its possible to have an unlimited supply of clean energy. I can’t wait until a remote control version hits the market!

H-Racer & Hydrogen Fuel Station$96.95 at Amazon.

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Aptera is taking reservations on their sleek futuristic vehicle. It seats three and aims for 230 miles per gallon at 55mph!

This 3 wheeled hybrid vehicle still uses diesel, but the lightweight composite materials and aerodynamic features of the design allow for great fuel economy. It doesn’t get more stylish and green than this.

For storage, Aptera says that there is enough room for 15 bags of groceries, or 2 full size golf club bags.

Notice that there are no side mirrors. It has an “eyes forward” vision system with 180 degree rear sight picture displayed in the drivers field of view.

An all electric and plug-in electric will be available. You can reserve yours for $500 and the first one will roll out of the factory in roughly 12 months.

Price: $26-29,000.

www.aptera.com

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Made of organic pima cotton that is both delicate and light. This elegant polo is nice for those cool fall or spring days. Stewart Brown eco fashion strives for minimal environmental impact.

Stewart+Brown Long Sleeve Open Polo$78 at Amazon.

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Just in time for fall 2007 an organic sweater. This deep v neck is natural elegance. It is premium tightly knit and textured and can be worn year round. Stewart brown is an eco fashion online boutique featuring organic cotton, cashmere, and other green fabrics.

Stewart Brown uses free range sheep from New Zealand for their knitwear. Sheep graze on natural grasses and drink spring and do not endure painful taking off the fur…

Stewart+Brown Merino Deep V Neck Sweater$136 at Amazon.

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These hot wedge high heels are made by a company called Bamboo. I tried to do some Google research on the company but could not find info on the company. Do not know if they are actually made of Bamboo.

Bamboo is an eco friendly alternative that grows like a weed in the wild. Its better than tearing down trees for wood or killing animals for leather!

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Leonardo DiCaprio, in a deal with Four Seasons Resorts, will open an eco friendly hotel in land he owns in the country of Belize in Central America. Ground breaking for the hotel will be in 2008.

His 104 acres are in Blackadore Caye in the Caribbean sea. Only a 25 minute ride away from the country’s top-class diving site off the Belize Barrier Reef.

The resort will feature an airstrip, infrastructure and top quality accommodations. The energy will be renewable and the island will be self-sustaining as possible.

DiCaprio is heavily interested in environmental concerns. His environmental film on the human impact on the environment is will be out very soon.

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