Living Green

Jimmy Fallon's AWESOME Eco-Jam Medley For NBC's Green Week

Jimmy Fallon was definitely the shining star of NBC's green week this week when he rock his first annual eco-jam...especially as it was largely overshadowed by a writer's strike.

The LA Times reports,

"Al Gore appears on "30 Rock." Chuck (from "Chuck") visits Stanford University, coinciding with an annual "green" festival. On "Journeyman," Dan takes time from his "trip to the past" to educate a cabdriver on the wonders of recycling. The doctors on "ER" have to deal with a rolling brownout in Chicago. Somehow even "The Singing Bee" manages to do an eco-friendly episode...

...Unfortunately -- or perhaps this was expertly plotted by sinister Big Media -- the green initiative was completely overshadowed by the long-anticipated writers strike. Whoops!"

Nevertheless, Jimmy Fallon and a host of other great green-themed program rocked NBC this week. Check out Fallon's green night eco-jam:

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The Best Green Thanksgiving Ideas From Around The Web

Can you believe Thanksgiving is just 10 days away?

Luckily for you, it's not too late to make sure that Thanksgiving at your house is as green as it can be.

We've already talked about 12 easy ways to green your Thanksgiving, but check out these other ideas from around the web. I guarantee that you'll find an idea you haven't thought of yet.

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Captain Planet Returns To Give the UN What They Probably Deserve

What would happen if the long-absent Captain Planet showed up at the Climate Change Conference in in Copenhagen?

I grew up on Captain Planet and the Planeteers. They were encouraging better uses of our resources way before it was popular to be talking about it.

Check out this hilarious video and see where Captain Planet has been all these years:

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Does LEED Certification and Optional VIP Seating Make Movie Going Better?

Would uber green features and LEED certification really encourage people to choose the new Majestic 12 movie theater over another one? 

One thing is for sure, if the eco-friendliness didn't do the trick, the VIP seating sure would!

Check out some of the 1st impressions people had about this new (and only) LEED registered theater:

Want to see the 21+ VIP theater in action? Don't miss the video after the jump...

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The US's 1st LEED Registered Movie Theater Now Open, and We Were There

It's official, the Majestic 12--which is the 1st LEED registered movie theater in the country--is open for business...and in the small town of Chattanooga, TN.

I was down in Chattanooga for the non-profit gala the night before the grand opening and was able to catch up with the brains behind the project.

Check out this interview with Dale Hurst, Director of Marketing for Carmike Cinemas, and Jeff Pfitzer, Director of Special Projects for River City Company (who are the developers of the theater).

They answer all kinds of questions from, "what the crap is LEED and why does it matter?" to "Why Chattanooga for the 1st LEED registered movie theater in the country?". Good stuff.

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Make Your Own PC or Server From an Empty Whiskey Bottle

"The fun doesn't end when the whiskey runs dry," is what my old pappy used to tell me.

Ok, so I don't really have an old pappy, but does that make the statement any less true?

Nope.

We've already shown you 4 awesome DIY ideas for empty wine bottles, but take a look at this project that will help you conceal a home server or PC in an empty whiskey bottle!

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Schwarzenegger Drops the Eff Bomb In A Secret Code To Cali Legislature

Arnold Schwarzenegger has been imposing his will all over the California legislature. Check out this letter where he said, "eff you", to the state assembly in secret code.

Read on for the rest of the story...

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5 Great Recycling Bins To Make Living Green Easier

"Recycle or die, bitch!"

That's the sticker that a guy I used to be acquainted with had stuck on his trash can.

It was there not only as an ever-so-subtle instruction to his guests, but also as a reminder to himself.

So why don't many of us recycle?

Simple, it's the same reason we don't make lots of simple changes that will help us live greener...it's not convenient.

Let's be honest, you'd have to be incredibly passionate about something to let it inspire you to go out of your way in an age where everyone is already over-scheduled.

Even though recycling is incredibly important (but it shouldn't be confused with foreplay), few of us would consider ourselves so passionate about it.

Well check out these 5 awesome recycling bin systems that may just help recycling fit right into your daily routine.

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Make Your Own Swine Flu Vaccine...It's Not Any More Toxic Than The Real One

Who wants to go stand in line and wait for their swine flu vaccine? The toxic ingredients you need to make your own are easy attainable for just about anyone.

Here's how to make it:

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