Eco-Beat, 11/27

Need a pocket-sized eco-shopping guide to carry around this holiday season? Looking for an tasty alternative to leftover turkey sandwiches? Wanna watch Ed Begley Jr. lose it on a Fox News commentator? Today's Eco-Beat has the scoop on all the latest green news and tips.

Woody Harrelson, Photo: Astrid Stawiarz, Getty Images

Woody Harrelson Preaches Moderation
For a guy who lives on a primitive eco-commune, Woody Harrelson has a surprisingly non-extremist approach to going green. Says Woody: it's not really a revolution, it's evolution, and you can evolve depending on the degree to which you care."

Goodguide iphone app, Photo: GoodGuide.com

Download This iPhone App!
If you're headed out to brave the Black Friday crowds, don't leave home without this new app from GoodGuide. Much like the website, the new app allows you to get the lowdown on a product's eco-friendliness ... by scanning the barcode with your phone.

bag of Nothing, Photo: DoTheGreenThing.com

Amazero.com
Since you read Eco-Beat everyday, you already know that today is Buy Nothing Day ... which this year is more like "consume nothing day (not even electricity)." In honor of buying/consuming nothing, enjoy this Amazon spoof site, dedicated to selling Nothing[TM].

What to do With Your Leftover Turkey
Don't throw that turkey carcass out just yet. You can recycle it into a ragin' cajun gumbo that's so scrumptious it might compete with your Thanksgiving dinner. Grist has a recipe to help your bird rise from yesterdays leftovers like a Thanksgiving phoenix.

Ed Begley Jr., Photo: Kevin Winter, Getty Images

Ed Begley Jr. Talks "Climategate"
The discussion between Ed and Fox News' Stuart Varney isn't particularly constructive or informative, but it was entertaining. Something about watching a super nice guy like Ed lose his temper just really cracks me up ... like when he cussed out Seth Rogen on "Pineapple Express."

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Posted: 2009-11-27 15:00:00

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Author:Josh Loposer

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