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More Hip Than Hippie #243 - Dirty Laundry Eco-friendly clothing goes beyond organic cotton and hemp. Your laundry habits are more important than your fashion sense. If you're trying to be more eco-conscious about your wardrobe, you should know that the fabric you choose is only a small part of the equation. The energy used to care for your garments accounts for about 2/3 of their carbon footprint. The Hipsters air out some tips for washing, drying, ironing and dry cleaning that'll help you green your jeans! Also, Val turns another year older and offers to slip Dori the pickle. Beer and Chocolate: Beer: We pop across the pond to merry old England for this flavorful brew. Ripon Jewel Amber Ale from Daleside Brewery pays tribute to the Yorkshire cathedral of the same name. Chocolate: Let chocolate change your world , says the label. Done! The Lake Champlain Raspberry Truffle bar featured an elegant fruity ganache and yummy chocolate, but at a paltry 54% cocoa still proved to be a bit too sweet for our bitter palates. Hip News and Finds Finds: Pig out! If a Bacon Wrapped Turkey is wrong, we don't want to be right. Pickin' and Grinnin'. Greenfeet's popular Pick A Present promo is back! Go ahead, get yourself a little something this season. And share a giggle too; the official Bad Joke Contest is underway! Win a Greenfeet prize pack with your nice clean joke. Email your entry to ThePrez@greenfeet.com by Dec. 4th. Hip NewsRemote control. The California Energy Commission approved the nation's first energy-efficiency standards for TVs. Next up: making SNL funny again and putting music back on MTV. Jolly good fellows. Forty conservationists have been singled out for TogetherGreen Fellowships this year. Check out our past show about this joint venture between Audubon and Toyota. Big dork. After receiving angry e-mails from Greenpeace and Pamela Anderson, Russian automaker DARTZ will forgo using whale penis leather in their new armored car. Must've been a hard decision. Teenie Weenie Greenieâ Tag, you're it! Make your own gift tags this year using cookie cutters as patterns. Once you've finished baking your holiday sugar cookies, trace the cutters on some festive paper. Cut out all those stars and snowflakes for instant gift tags that are Santa-approved! Dirty Laundry If you're trying to be more eco-conscious about your wardrobe, you should know that the fabric you choose is only a small part of the equation. The energy used to care for your garments accounts for about 2/3 of their carbon footprint. Washing, drying, ironing and dry cleaning can all be adapted to help green your jeans! Detergent. Look for products that are biodegradable and free of phosphates. Save on packaging with concentrated and powdered detergents like Nellie's Laundry Soda. Washer. Save water and money with a front-loading machine bearing the Energy Star label. Dryer. The 2nd biggest energy hog in your home, dryers should be used sparingly. Cut costs by employing the moisture sensor and cleaning the lint screen regularly. Use a clothes drying rack or clothesline whenever possible. Here are some tips for softening those crunchy line-dried garments. Bleach. Non-chlorine bleach brands like Seventh Generation are safe and non-toxic. You could also add half a cup of borax to your wash load. Dryer sheets. Avoid the stinky chemicals. Mrs. Meyers uses plant-based softeners and essential oils. Dry cleaning. Just say no to dry-clean-only clothing! Earth911 has the scoop on wet cleaning. Laundromat. Surprisingly eco-friendly, since commercial machines tend to be more energy efficient. Some are even switching to alternative energy. Reuse. According to the United Nations Environment Programme, wearing your jeans at least three times before washing them results in about 5 times more energy savings. Listener E-mails We're thankful for great listeners like you! Keep sending your questions and compliments to hip@greenfeet.com. Check out our new blog! And remember to post articles, links and dirty laundry at our MHTH forum!Send Val at least 25 beer caps for her patio project, and get a free MHTH bottle opener! Mail them to More Hip Val, 275 Fairchild Ave. #107, Chico, CA 95973. No Sierra Nevada please! Tina in Texas is ready for her annual cold. She found Better for Grownups reusable cotton sateen tissues in a box. Gesundheit! Ann in NC recommends GoodSearch for finding worthy charities to support. They donate to every charity you search! Melinda in SC loves Melissa and Doug products because, unlike Mattel and Disney, they don't make toxic toys. Alison in NC teaches us something new about the non-toxic claim on labels. Kevin throws down a challenge to fellow Hipsters: when you're out at a restaurant or coffee shop, give 'em your porn star name to call out! Way to work it, Glitter! Show the world you're More Hip Than Hippie! Grab some merch for Hanukkah or anyday!Twitter goes green on #EcoMonday! Follow us on Twitter: GrnDiva, MoreHipDori and JRich9 at your service! Add us to your friends on Facebook and MySpace!Remember to vote for us at Podcast Alley, and leave a glowing review at iTunes! More Hip Than Hippie is sponsored by Greenfeet.com.

In this Intel Chip Chat podcast with Allyson Klein, returning guest Andrew Fanara from the EPA discusses the progress being made on the ENERGY STAR* for servers spec. Server Energy Efficiency Initiatives The Server Room

The Student Broadcast Network brings you the 2009 Solar Decathlon from Washington, DC. This 4th Broadcast is a visit of Decathletes homes. The Solar Decathlon is an international competition that attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Mall every two years. This year, the National Education Association is proud to partner with the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon and ENERGY STAR to bring teachers and students a range of educational opportunities for exploring how the sun can power their world

NEA Solar Decathlon Student Video Series show 5 Solar Education Day. The Student Broadcast Network brings you the 2009 Solar Decathlon from Washington, DC. This 5th broadcast is an overview of the Solar Education Day. The Solar Decathlon is an international competition that attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Mall every two years. This year, the National Education Association is proud to partner with the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon and ENERGY STAR to bring teachers and students a range of educational opportunities for exploring how the sun can power their world.

NEA Solar Decathlon Student Video Series show 5 Solar Education Day. The Student Broadcast Network brings you the 2009 Solar Decathlon from Washington, DC. This 5th broadcast is an overview of the Solar Education Day. The Solar Decathlon is an international competition that attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Mall every two years. This year, the National Education Association is proud to partner with the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon and ENERGY STAR to bring teachers and students a range of educational opportunities for exploring how the sun can power their world.

The Decathlon is an international competition that attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Mall every two years. This year, NEA is proud to partner with the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon and the U.S. Department of Energy s ENERGY STAR to bring teachers and students a range of educational opportunities for exploring how the sun can power their world. Twenty college and university teams have created and built energy efficient solar-powered homes that will be reconstructed on the Mall. As part of the Decathlon, judges will use ten measures to evaluate each house, including comfort, market viability, and net metering (excess energy contributed to the grid).

There are many opportunities to use household water efficiently without reducing services. Whether it's in your bathroom, kitchen, laundry room or outdoors, let The Home Depot show you how you can get started down the path to saving water with our list of helpful tips. For more energy saving suggestions, visit http://www.homedepot.com/energy

Installing ENERGY STAR Qualified windows with Low E glass in your home can save you an extra $465 a year. Low E glass also prevents fading of fabrics, furniture and flooring by blocking harmful UV rays. Adding heat controlled window film to your windows can reduce cooling costs by up to 50%. For more energy saving tips, visit http://www.homedepot.com/energy

Learn how installing the right exterior door can protect your home from the elements and control the air flow in your home. In addition, storm doors can create an insulating barrier that can reduce energy loss by as much as 30 to 50%. For more energy saving tips, visit http://www.homedepot.com/energy

Learn how using the proper ceiling fan with your thermostat can help you save on your heating and cooling bills. ENERGY STAR qualified ceiling fans with CFL light kits are about 50% more efficient than conventional fan/light units. For more energy saving tips, visit http://www.homedepot.com/energy

Compact Fluorescent Light bulbs or CFLs use up to 75% less electricity than regular bulbs, and last up to 10 times longer. Learn how replacing one regular light bulb with a CFL bulb will save will save you $30 in energy costs over the life of the bulb. For more energy saving tips, visit http://www.homedepot.com/energy

ENERGY STAR was created to help consumers easily identify products that save energy and help protect the environment. Learn how switching to ENERGY STAR qualified dishwashers, clothes washers, dehumidifiers and refrigerators can help reduce your water and energy usage. For more energy saving tips, visit http://www.homedepot.com/energy

Learn how to save money and energy with 10 helpful tips from The Home Depot. This video is filled with money and energy saving tips including information on ENERGY STAR efficient products. Saving the planet starts at home, and at The Home Depot. For more energy saving tips, visit http://www.homedepot.com/energy

The cost of heating our homes is on the rise. In this video, learn tips and alternatives to help control your home's heating costs. If you use heating oil, consider filling your storage tank in the summer or early fall when oil prices are lower. Using a vent-free gas fireplace will also help reduce heating bills by keeping the warm air inside, and not up the chimney. For more energy saving tips, visit http://www.homedepot.com/energy

The Solar Decathlon is a bi-yearly event joining 20 college and university teams in a competition to design, build, and operate the most attractive and energy-efficient solar-powered house. Students from five of the competing schools tour their team's homes, showcasing the sustainable technologies, materials and strategies that were used.