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Eco-Beat, 12/1
Will Paul convince parliament to go meat-free? Do you know the proper poop disposal procedures for your pet? Wanna drink eco-responsibly this holiday season? Today's Eco-Beat has the scoop on all the latest green news and tips.


Paul McCartney, Photo: Dave Hogan, Getty ImagesPaul Brings Meatless Monday to Parliament
On Thursday, Paul McCartney will be addressing the entire EU Parliament, urging them to change their meat-eating habits for the planet. According to Paul: "A lower-meat diet could see greenhouse gases reduced by as much as 80 percent."

Ben Stiller, Photo: Corey Schwartz, Getty ImagesBen Stiller Loves "The Cove"
In an interview with Larry King, Ben Stiller revealed that his personal hero is Richard O'Barry, the guy behind the hard-hitting dolphin slaughter documentary "The Cove." Apparently, Stiller saw the movie at a film festival and was blown away. The DVD hits stores next Tuesday.

scooping poop, Photo: Wayan Vota, FlickrHow to Dispose of Your Pet Poop
What do dogs, cats, birds and ferrets have in common? They all poop. What's the recommended method of disposal? Dog poo should be bagged and either thrown away or carefully composted. Cat doodie can be tossed in the landfill or sometimes flushed.

Christmas Cocktail, Photo: Chuckumentary, FlickrGreening Your Holiday Booze
No mug of soy eggnog would ever be complete without a healthy splash of organic rum ... everyone knows that. Before you stock up the ol' liquor cabinet for the holidays, check out FitSugar's list of earth-friendly spirits so your guests can indulge eco-responsibly.

hand sanitizer cloud, Photo: Bratha, FlickrThe Lowdown on Hand Sanitizers
It's flu season, it's travel season, and there's that H1N1 thing going on -- should you be sanitizing every 5 minutes to avoid getting sick over the holidays? Here's a brief lesson in hand sanitizers, the drawbacks, and the natural alternatives.
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Posted: 2009-12-01 15:00:00

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