More Hip Than Hippie #280 - Turning Green TV

Videographer Bruce Jans produces an internet series highlighting sustainability.

Bruce Jans sees sustainablity all around him. He decided to explore and document the grassroots efforts of people and organizations in his part of the world (which happens to be our part of the world). The Hipsters chat with him about using a camera to build a green community.

Beer and Chocolate:

Beer: We're loving all things Pennsylvania this week. Downingtown's Victory Brewing Co. is the home of Hop Wallop, a mighty fine flavorful beverage with a bite. For hop lovers like us, it doesn't get much better. Dori: 5 hips Val: 5 hips

Chocolate: Our new Favorite Listener is Melanie in PA, who sent along a bag of Romolo's Famous Sponge Candy. This Erie-based confection is a nice snack treat, but it didn't really satisfy our inner choco snobs. Dori: 4 hips Val: 4 hips.

Hip News and Finds

Finds:

• Eco-damy Awards. Three documentaries to root for at the Oscars this year: Gasland, Waste Land and Sun Comes Up. We don't know who they'll be wearing.
• Hot list. What do the President of Bolivia, Ford Motor Co.'s CEO and Brad Pitt have in common? They're all Green Giants, according to a British newspaper. Also making the cut: our new buddy Joel Salatin, star of the upcoming film "Fresh".

Hip News

• Seeds of discord. The USDA will fully deregulate Monsanto's GE alfalfa. Planting could begin this spring. Cross contamination will follow shortly.
• Caveat emptor. You'll soon see items labeled as "USDA Certified Biobased Product". Buy them if you want, but don't assume they're eco-friendly.

Teenie Weenie Greenie™

Pitch the pine tree! Make your own chemical-free air freshener for your vehicle. Cut a piece of cardboard in the shape of your choice, then attach an old piece of cloth to it. Soak the fabric in your favorite essential oil and enjoy that new car smell!

Turning Green TV

Videographer Bruce Jans sees sustainablity all around him. He decided to explore and document the grassroots efforts of people and communities in his part of the world (which happens to be our part of the world). Turning Green is the name of his internet video series.

• Bruce had his camera on hand at Chico's Bicycle Music Festival. Bring this fun festival to your town!
• He produced the Creative Spirit video series for Chico's annual "Artoberfest" celebration.
• His next video will showcase the green efforts of AS Recycling at Chico State University.
• If you have any questions or ideas for Bruce, contact him via Green Light Productions. Ask him about his hot green Puma sneakers!

Listener E-mails

Be a part of our green community! Join the conversation at hip@greenfeet.com. Check out our blog!

• Karen in South Carolina wants advice about her greenhouse. We're familiar with MyGroFarm, but...um...you've inspired us to find out more! Stand by for a future show on this topic.
• Katie in Toronto (eh!) debunks some myths about the North Pacific Garbage Patch.
• Sarah in New York City gives us the heads up on the all-electric Prius and made us look up snow thunder. OK Sarah, is there a Teenie Weenie Greenie on the way?

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