Does Leno prefer the Chevy Volt over his 1916 Owens Magnetic? Are you a dirt poor rock climbing addict in serious need of gainful employment? Is your leftover storage system up to snuff, sustainably speaking? Today's Eco-Beat has the scoop on all the latest green news and tips.
 Leno Takes the Volt for a Spin
What does Jay really think of Chevy's highly-anticipated extended range hybrid? Aside from implying that GM took its cues from an electric car from 1916, Jay actually seems pretty impressed with the technology embodied in the roomy four-seater. Check out the video. |
 Turning Christmas Waste into Fuel
According to alt-fuels expert Spencer Quong, almost all of our Christmas waste can be recycled into biofuel. For example, fruitcakes are perfect fodder for cellulosic ethanol and reindeer poop could be harvested for biomethane. |
 Jobs for Poor Rock Climbers
If you live to climb, but you never go because you're too broke; there might be hope for you yet. Cash poor climbers are finding work cleaning and servicing wind turbines and the pay is pretty good. Supposedly, working with ropes has proven relatively safe. |
 Plastic Wrap, Foil, or Tupperware?
What's the most sustainable way to store your leftovers? According to Grist, plastic wrap comes in at last place and aluminum foil, while recyclable, is a disposable product. Your best bet is to buy some reusable glass or ceramic containers -- preferably lunchbox-friendly. |
 Solar-Powered Implants Help the Blind See
A team of researchers at Stanford University have developed an implant that they hope will allow the blind to read large print and recognize faces. Previous implants had problems with power and charging. The new chip uses mini photovoltaic cells to power itself. |
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