Is Julia Stiles a secret tree-hugger? Should casinos ban vulture brains? Have you ever heard of the term "buycotting?" Today's Eco-Beat has the scoop on all the latest green news and tips.
 Julia Stiles is a Hypocrite
Despite producing a modestly funny video mocking green celebs with her fake eco-clothing line Julia Stiles Styles, in a recent interview Julia admits that she feels "like a hypocrite" because she really does support celebrity do-gooders, eating organic, etc. |
 Poachers Target Vultures for their Brains?
This was just way too weird to pass up. Endangered vultures in Africa are facing a serious new threat: Gamblers who want to kill them and smoke their brains for good luck. Apparently, superstitious gamblers believe that vultures posses the ability to see into the future. |
 UK Embraces "Faux Gras"
Chalk one up for PETA. After countless campaigns slamming the production of foie gras, it seems that Britons have begun to embrace an alternative to the cruel delicacy. Faux Gras is made from a combination of free-range birds and "sustainable" fish. |
 John Mackey Steps Down as Chairman
Apparently reacting to the backlash caused by his comments on healthcare (which, in retrospect don't really seem all that controversial), Whole Foods CEO John Mackey has relinquished his title of Chairman of the company's board -- he still remains on the CEO. |
 Top 10 Green Ideas to Watch in 2010
What will the coming year hold for the environmental movement? According to the trendsters at JWT, some of the biggest eco-trends in 2010 will be: Alternative metal jewelry, green retrofits, and buycotting (i.e. buying from a certain retailer to make a statement). |
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