Why is Alicia Silverstone slamming hybrid drivers? Are jet-setting politicos making COP15 the most-polluting climate conference in history? Do you know how to safely dispose of your old pharmaceuticals? Today's Eco-Beat has the scoop on all the latest green news and tips.
 Alicia Silverstone Says Green Diets are Crucial
"Really living 'green' involves more than just switching your light bulbs, buying eco-friendly dish soap, and driving a cute hybrid car," says Alicia. According to her, a plant-based diet is the most important green choice you can make. Hybrid cars are shiny and fun though. |
 Toyota Plug-In to Hit Showrooms in 2011
Just in time to face off against GM's Volt, Toyota is planning to launch a plug-in version of the Prius in 2011. According to Toyota, the plug-in Prius will be affordable (today's models start around $22K) and will halve the cost of driving short distances if charged at night. |
 Measuring the COP15-Print
Reuters has tallied up the total emissions created by the most carbon-emitting climate conference in history (mostly because of flights). COP15 will create as much carbon as 660,000 Ethiopians do annually, or only 2,300 Americans. What's Arnold doing there? |
 EPA Celebrates a Decade of Energy Star Buildings
It's been 10 years since the EPA started offering Energy Star certification for the most energy efficient buildings around. As it stands, almost 9,000 buildings have made the grade, the oldest of which is the Cambridge Savings Bank in Cambridge, MA (built in 1950). |
 How to Dispose of Old Meds
Do you have a medicine cabinet overflowing with old, unused medications that you'd like to get rid of? Whatever you do, don't flush them -- you could end up sharing them with everyone in your watershed. Check out Grist's disposal guide. |
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