Eco-Beat, 1/18

Have you heard about James Cameron and Sigourney Weaver's latest project? Want some free money to launch a green project? Could eating at the school cafeteria be hazardous to your teacher's health? Today's Eco-Beat has the scoop on all the latest green news and tips.

Sigourney Weaver and James Cameron, Credit: Kevin Winter, Getty Images

Laser Cats Save the Environment
Pretty much anything that James Cameron puts his name on these days is a redonkulous success -- no matter the production costs. Fortunately for SNL's Lorne Michaels, "Laser Cats V" is as low budget as the come ... but with a strong environmental message.

Pepsi Cola bottle cap, Credit: Roadsidepictures, Flickr

Pepsi to Give Away $20M in Green Grants
Got an idea that can make the world a better place? Pepsi is handing out $20M worth of grants to help bring refreshing ideas to life. The eco-friendly soda-slinger is forgoing Super Bowl ads in order to fund projects relating to the environment, education, medicine, etc.

HSUS Buys Stock in Jack in the Box!?
This is no early April Fool's joke, people. The Humane Society apparently purchased a considerable amount of stock both Jack in the Box and Steak and Shake in order to exert some control over the way the companies choose suppliers. Pretty smart, eh?.

Rat Race signage, Credit: AntwerpenR, Flickr

Sustainable Living = Happy Living?
Here's a shocker: People who work 4-day workweeks are happier and more sustainable than nine-to-fivers. At least, that's according to surveys of state workers in Utah, who've spent 20% less time in the car since switching to a 4/10 workweek.

Super Size Me, Credit: RottenTomatoes.com

Cafeteria-Size Me
In the tradition of challenges like Morgan Spurlock's infamous attempt to eat nothing but McDonald's for 30 days, a teacher in Illinois (who goes by Mrs. Q) has committed to eating public school lunches every school day in 2010. Will her health suffer? My guess: Probably.

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Posted: 2010-01-18 15:00:00

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Author:Josh Loposer

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