Eco-Beat, 11/17

Does Reese Witherspoon need a recycling coach? Are you practicing some "pre-holiday mindfullness" by going zero-impact this week? Are wind turbines silent but deadly? Today's Eco-Beat has the scoop on all the latest green news and tips.

Reese Witherspoon, Photo: Larry Busacca, Getty Images

Reese Witherspoon Needs an Intervention
You'd think that most Hollywood stars have heard of recycling by now (or could at least afford a trash can that meets their garbage needs), but apparently not. On the "Tonight Show," Reese admitted to sneaking her excess trash out at night and putting it in the neighbors' can.

No Impact Man poster, Photo: Cinematical.com

No Impact Week Starts Sunday
The NRDC is sponsoring the second ever No Impact Week -- inspired by "No Impact Man" Colin Beavan, of course. If you're itching to participate, noimpactproject.org has a little how-to guide for no-impact novices. Sign up here.

Nyhavn in Copenhagen, Photo: Sachmanns.dk, Flickr

Win a Free Trip to Hopenhagen
Ready to take your journalistic aspirations to the next level ... and win a free trip to the Copenhagen? Thought so. The Huffington Post and Hopenhagen.org are sending one citizen journalist to cover the UN climate talks for Huffpo. Sign the petition to enter.

cat sleeping on macbook, Photo: Michfiel, Flickr

Should I Turn My Computer Off, or Hibernate?
For years, IT guys have argued that powering your computer up each morning and down each night results in extra wear and tear -- shortening the lifespan of your beloved compy and erasing the energy gains. The DOE says it's no longer true.

Is this golfer experiencing Wind Turbine Syndrome?, Photo: Justin Sullivan

Is Wind Turbine Syndrome for Real?
After interviewing 10 families from all over the world who live next door to wind farms, Dr. Nina Pierpont is convinced that Wind Turbine Syndrome deserves some serious research before any more turbines are built near homes or schools.

Green in a Flash:

Coca-Cola now comes in plant-based plastic bottles.
William Lind gives the conservative argument for public transit.
Developers in NYC are about to open the city's first ever non-smoking apartment building.

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Posted: 2009-11-17 15:00:00

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