Eco-Beat, 1/21
Is Rosie O'Donnell's new girlfriend turning her into an eco-hippie? How many US cities made it on Virgin's list of the world's most bike-friendly cities? Need some low-cost winterization tips? Today's Eco-Beat has the scoop on all the latest green news and tips.


Rosie O'Donnell, Credit: Bryan Bedder, Getty ImagesRosie's New Girlfriend is a Positive Eco-Influence
The talk show star is experiencing a eco-transformation thanks to a new green girlfriend. Says Rosie: "She puts the compost in a worm thing in her kitchen - live worms in her kitchen! I've never seen it in my life. I was like, 'you mean, there are worms in there?'"

Mayim Bialik, Credit: Rebecca Sapp, Wireimage, Getty ImagesMeet Blossom at the Go Green Expo
One of the celebrity presenters at this week's Go Green Expo is none other than Mayim Bialik (from the TV show "Blossom"). Since her days as a teen icon, Mayim has been focused on holistic parenting and raising children without diapers. Check out her interview with Ecorazzi.

Amerstam woman on bicycle, Credit: Mayhem, FlickrThe World's Top 11 Bike-Friendly Cities
Looking for a place where you can cruise with ease from home to work to play on two wheels? Virgin Vacations has put together a list of the 11 most bike-friendly cities using the criteria of the League of American Bicyclists. Surprisingly, three of the top five are in the US.

Winterize Here Now, Credit: Mag3737, Flickr10 Ways to Slash Your Heating Bill
If you live in an older home, there are a handful of cheap and easy ways that you can lower your heating bill this winter. From installing more weather stripping to simply opening your blinds at the right time of day, CasaSugar's 10 tips can help you get that bill under control.

Arnold Schwarzenegger, Credit: Michael Kovacs, FilmmagicCalifornia's New Statewide Green Building Code
Last week, the Governator announced that California's Building Standards Commission had unanimously adopted a new set of ultra green build codes. The new rules cover everything from recycling construction waste to mandating low-VOC paints.
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Posted: 2010-01-21 15:00:00

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