The Love Doctor (as Spencer likes to call himself) was in today!
Several emails came in over the weekend from listeners around the Bay...
1st question asked was "How do you convince your spouse to unplug cell phones chargers and the like when not in use"... You have to look at this data and the decide...
The Union of Concerned Scientists has this to say...
Phantom energy loss, represents 5% but taken across all U.S. households, or an estimated 65 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity each year or$5.8 billion annually or 87 billion pounds of heat-trapping carbon dioxide.
Some of the biggest energy wasters are the adapters that come with rechargeable battery-powered cordless phones, cell phones, digital cameras and music players, power tools, and other electronic devices. Most draw power whenever they’re plugged into an outlet, regardless of whether the device battery is fully charged—or even connected.
* Unplug it—Unplugging devices when they are not being used eliminates any potential energy loss.
* Check the label—When buying an appliance or electronic device, choose the model that uses the least standby power.
* Keep it simple—Avoid buying products that include “bells and whistles” you don’t need.
I suggested kicking them in the shin if after all this info they still didn't unplug their phone... I know, too violent. So, really.. just unplug their charger and tell them to deal.
2nd question asked about earth friendly lube... this is a great question and doing some research I found this product. It's amazing!!
See this site: www.yesyesyes.org/ingredients.htm
Looks like an excellent product and the ingredient list is thorough. Check out the back pocket size for immediate situations!
Also, The Ecologist has this article on KY.
http://www.theecologist.org/archive_detail.asp?content_id=1109
Keep the questions coming...we'll get to phthalates in sex toys and go from there.. next Green Love Cast is July 14th.
Deb
Monday, June 2, 2008
Friday, April 4, 2008
Earth Day is Coming Up!!
Just around the corner is Earth Day, April 22nd to be exact, and this year “Blue” is the new “Green”. Started by the folks at Architecture 2030 (www.architecture2030.org) the idea of wearing Blue on Earth Day is to bring awareness to the worlds oceans and the stresses they’re under. Interestingly, Architecture 2030 is an environmental advocacy group working on solutions to climate change, particularly in the “Building Sector” with a call out to the design community to be carbon neutral by the year 2030...carbon neutral meaning: zero fossil-fuel (or zero Green House Gas (GHG) emitting energy) to operate.
Back to Earth Day... check out the Earth Day Network www.earthday.net to find out about events going on in your area... but please don’t drive the the event, it’s tacky and is the antithesis of Earth Day. Instead, get on a bus or a bike... or if you have to drive, stuff as many people as you can into the car. Adding one more person to your drive increases the efficiency of the car by 100%, two people, 200% and so on. Emissions from vehicles represent half of all the GHG’s, so for at least this one day...April 22nd, get out of the car. Consider taking the day off all together and go for a walk in nature to see what we’re working to save.
If you live near the ocean, take a walk along the coastline and image how your walk will change as sea levels rise 3 to 9 feet.
But whatever you do, don’t be in denial... look with your eyes wide open. Fully observe what’s at stake and know that the absolute least you can do is wear the color Blue on Earth Day and the most you can do is dedicate yourself to changing your contribution to Green House Gases. Check out www.climatecrisis.net/takeaction/ to get some ideas of where and how to start.
Back to Earth Day... check out the Earth Day Network www.earthday.net to find out about events going on in your area... but please don’t drive the the event, it’s tacky and is the antithesis of Earth Day. Instead, get on a bus or a bike... or if you have to drive, stuff as many people as you can into the car. Adding one more person to your drive increases the efficiency of the car by 100%, two people, 200% and so on. Emissions from vehicles represent half of all the GHG’s, so for at least this one day...April 22nd, get out of the car. Consider taking the day off all together and go for a walk in nature to see what we’re working to save.
If you live near the ocean, take a walk along the coastline and image how your walk will change as sea levels rise 3 to 9 feet.
But whatever you do, don’t be in denial... look with your eyes wide open. Fully observe what’s at stake and know that the absolute least you can do is wear the color Blue on Earth Day and the most you can do is dedicate yourself to changing your contribution to Green House Gases. Check out www.climatecrisis.net/takeaction/ to get some ideas of where and how to start.
Friday, March 21, 2008
Eco Divas
Divas come in all shapes, sizes and professions; the only rule to being a Diva is you must fabulous. There are wedding Divas, performing Divas, medical Divas, taxi driving Divas and marketing Divas... and all of them... fabulous.
I,Deborah Lindsay, I am an Eco Diva and of course, I'm fabulous, too.
Every Diva knows glitter is rule #1 for Diva status, but you may have some preconceptions about what an "Eco" Diva may or may not do. An Eco Diva may or may not paint their toes, they may or may not shave their legs or under arms, they may or may not dye their hair to be rid of sneaky greys... but they're always environmentally minded and they always, always wear glitter. Cause, as you know, life's too short no matter what your profession to not keep a Diva's glow and sparkle.
My friend, Biodiesel Betty, www.bettybiodiesel.org....who travels the country telling people about the pros and cons of using biodiesel as an alternative to fossil fuels, she's fabulous; she wears glitter.
Another friend of mine, Juliet Johnson, the Sustainability Director for Esalen Institute in Big Sur... she's a civil engineer by training and I know for a fact, she wears glitter. And there's Laura Murray... a farm inspector for the CCOF (California Certified Organic Farmers) and you guessed it... she's covered in glitter.
So many women, all over the world working to pass hope and abundance to our children...more then I can name in ten thousand blogs, and all of them Eco Divas.
So, if you're wondering how to achieve Diva status, add a little sparkle. Maybe a hint around the eyes, or a whole body application, doesn't matter cause Diva's glow, shine and sparkle in just the right amount for all occasions.
For me, as I head now to the TV station to discuss an upcoming series... a little dab here and there, just to keep the spirits up and the wobbles down.
Try it and see how you feel, it's simply brings your already amazing self to the surface for all to see.
And if you want to carry the "Eco" status attached to Diva, just ask yourself what you did for the Planet today... if you answer, "Everything!', then you're set.
I,Deborah Lindsay, I am an Eco Diva and of course, I'm fabulous, too.
Every Diva knows glitter is rule #1 for Diva status, but you may have some preconceptions about what an "Eco" Diva may or may not do. An Eco Diva may or may not paint their toes, they may or may not shave their legs or under arms, they may or may not dye their hair to be rid of sneaky greys... but they're always environmentally minded and they always, always wear glitter. Cause, as you know, life's too short no matter what your profession to not keep a Diva's glow and sparkle.
My friend, Biodiesel Betty, www.bettybiodiesel.org....who travels the country telling people about the pros and cons of using biodiesel as an alternative to fossil fuels, she's fabulous; she wears glitter.
Another friend of mine, Juliet Johnson, the Sustainability Director for Esalen Institute in Big Sur... she's a civil engineer by training and I know for a fact, she wears glitter. And there's Laura Murray... a farm inspector for the CCOF (California Certified Organic Farmers) and you guessed it... she's covered in glitter.
So many women, all over the world working to pass hope and abundance to our children...more then I can name in ten thousand blogs, and all of them Eco Divas.
So, if you're wondering how to achieve Diva status, add a little sparkle. Maybe a hint around the eyes, or a whole body application, doesn't matter cause Diva's glow, shine and sparkle in just the right amount for all occasions.
For me, as I head now to the TV station to discuss an upcoming series... a little dab here and there, just to keep the spirits up and the wobbles down.
Try it and see how you feel, it's simply brings your already amazing self to the surface for all to see.
And if you want to carry the "Eco" status attached to Diva, just ask yourself what you did for the Planet today... if you answer, "Everything!', then you're set.
Friday, March 14, 2008
Inside Outside Upside Down
I’m writing a lecture right now that I’ll be presenting to a local rotary club next week, and at first I thought to talk about the lists of things we can do... the 50 ways to save the planet according to Deborah.
But as I mediated on it, I thought “You know, if I only have this one time to present to these people ...if I were to never lecture again, what would be the one thing I say?" Knowing if I never got a chance again to say anything then I better make it good.
So... I’ve decided to talk about our crazy upside down world that’s unfolding...peak oil is here, the recession we've been expecting is here, the war in Iraq is in it's 5th year and Iran is about to get a a big US Welcome, fisheries are collapsing, and on and on...in a handful of years, our world won't be recognizable.
The most important thing for all of us to do is to get ready for this upside down world... die or evolve... which do you want cause you better start now.
d
But as I mediated on it, I thought “You know, if I only have this one time to present to these people ...if I were to never lecture again, what would be the one thing I say?" Knowing if I never got a chance again to say anything then I better make it good.
So... I’ve decided to talk about our crazy upside down world that’s unfolding...peak oil is here, the recession we've been expecting is here, the war in Iraq is in it's 5th year and Iran is about to get a a big US Welcome, fisheries are collapsing, and on and on...in a handful of years, our world won't be recognizable.
The most important thing for all of us to do is to get ready for this upside down world... die or evolve... which do you want cause you better start now.
d
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
A saner world possible?
How many people spend their weekends catching up from the week?... Saturday and Sunday spent doing laundry, mowing the lawn, getting groceries, fixing the broken swing, completing the science fair projects,...while the thought of enjoying the bounty of our lives is not even a part of that conversation. When Monday arrives the cycle begins again... with our families on the fast track just trying to keep up with work, commuting, school, societal pressures... often at the expense of our health, and happiness. And the big question... when do we get off this crazy ride? When the kids leave for college, when we retire?
A great t-shirt I read once said, “Spend, Consume, Die”
Highlighting in effect that we’re on this planet for little more then an impossible rat race and then the ultimate resignation.
Interested in a more sane and sustainable lifestyle... we’ll the folks in Ithaca NY would say they have found the key to successful living, it's called an Eco village and there are hundreds emerging around the country and world.
Could you live in an intentional community?
A great t-shirt I read once said, “Spend, Consume, Die”
Highlighting in effect that we’re on this planet for little more then an impossible rat race and then the ultimate resignation.
Interested in a more sane and sustainable lifestyle... we’ll the folks in Ithaca NY would say they have found the key to successful living, it's called an Eco village and there are hundreds emerging around the country and world.
Could you live in an intentional community?
Friday, March 7, 2008
Community Bulletin
March 8th at the Monterey Fair grounds it’s a ewaste recycling day... 9 to 4 pm... free, just drop off your old computers, cell phones, printers etc.
March 12th at the Big Sur Grange Hall for a Town Hall Meeting that is being organized by Big Sur Powerdown.
6:00 PM for a potluck dinner at the Grange Hall. The Town Hall meeting and brainstorm will follow (starting promptly at 7:00 PM and ending promptly at 8:30 PM)
March 15-16 American School of Herbalism and Five Flavors Herbs
Herbal First Aid
This fun and practical class will teach how to respond to commonly encountered first aid and emergency situations with Western and Chinese herbal medicine and other therapeutic strategies. Contact: Benjamin Zappin
(831) 420-0124 5flavors@fiveflavorsherbs.com
March 20th a film showing of ‘A Convenient Truth: Urban Solutions from Curitiba, Brazil’
Monterey Green Action is hosting the first of a regular film series, the Environmental Film Café, on Thursday, March 20, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. at the East Village Coffee Lounge. Free of charge.
Film producer Maria Vaz of Del Bello Pictures will host a post-film discussion.
March 22nd Sustainable Pacific Grove and Tomorrow Matters Present a fog catching workshop ... totally free to attend, at the Green Spot in Pacific Grove, corner of Pine and Forest in PG 10 to 11:30 am,
March 14 - 17, Community Built Conference - Building Dreams/Connecting Communities,
at Asilomar Conference Center in Pacific Grove
Community builders from around the country are coming together to share information and experiences ranging from creating public art to natural building techniques. Visit their web site www.communitybuilt.org for more information on the conference or email them at cba@communitybuilt.org work/study trades are available.
March 29th is Earth Hour, people around the world are turning off their lights for one hour at 8 pm.... take the challenge and do it too... go to Earth Hour.org to get more info.
April 11, 12 and 13th a straw bale presentation and workshop by Michele Landegger of Boa Construction in San Jose, call for more info at 408 291-0696
April 12-13 Sustainable Pacific Grove Open House during Good Old Days.
at The Green Spot, located on the corner of Pine and Forest Ave., will showcase their demonstration garden, environmentally friendly products found in Pacific Grove and exhibits offering interactive approaches to green building products, renewable energy, toxic household waste, recycling, rain water catchments and composting.
April 21 4pm - 6pm at CSUMB - University Center
Symposium on: Earth’s Environmental Crisis & the Fate of Humanity: Ocean Solutions
csumb.edu/climate or call 831.582.3578
April 22-26, EcoCity World Summit coming up in San Francisco, California,
The Ecocity World Summit will be convening an international community of inspired change-makers; courageous individuals who are addressing problems of the world's environment with thoughtful long-range solutions that are truly sustainable, ecologically healthy and socially just. go to their website at www.ecocityworldsummit.org
April 27th in Santa Cruz Earth Day.
March 12th at the Big Sur Grange Hall for a Town Hall Meeting that is being organized by Big Sur Powerdown.
6:00 PM for a potluck dinner at the Grange Hall. The Town Hall meeting and brainstorm will follow (starting promptly at 7:00 PM and ending promptly at 8:30 PM)
March 15-16 American School of Herbalism and Five Flavors Herbs
Herbal First Aid
This fun and practical class will teach how to respond to commonly encountered first aid and emergency situations with Western and Chinese herbal medicine and other therapeutic strategies. Contact: Benjamin Zappin
(831) 420-0124 5flavors@fiveflavorsherbs.com
March 20th a film showing of ‘A Convenient Truth: Urban Solutions from Curitiba, Brazil’
Monterey Green Action is hosting the first of a regular film series, the Environmental Film Café, on Thursday, March 20, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. at the East Village Coffee Lounge. Free of charge.
Film producer Maria Vaz of Del Bello Pictures will host a post-film discussion.
March 22nd Sustainable Pacific Grove and Tomorrow Matters Present a fog catching workshop ... totally free to attend, at the Green Spot in Pacific Grove, corner of Pine and Forest in PG 10 to 11:30 am,
March 14 - 17, Community Built Conference - Building Dreams/Connecting Communities,
at Asilomar Conference Center in Pacific Grove
Community builders from around the country are coming together to share information and experiences ranging from creating public art to natural building techniques. Visit their web site www.communitybuilt.org for more information on the conference or email them at cba@communitybuilt.org work/study trades are available.
March 29th is Earth Hour, people around the world are turning off their lights for one hour at 8 pm.... take the challenge and do it too... go to Earth Hour.org to get more info.
April 11, 12 and 13th a straw bale presentation and workshop by Michele Landegger of Boa Construction in San Jose, call for more info at 408 291-0696
April 12-13 Sustainable Pacific Grove Open House during Good Old Days.
at The Green Spot, located on the corner of Pine and Forest Ave., will showcase their demonstration garden, environmentally friendly products found in Pacific Grove and exhibits offering interactive approaches to green building products, renewable energy, toxic household waste, recycling, rain water catchments and composting.
April 21 4pm - 6pm at CSUMB - University Center
Symposium on: Earth’s Environmental Crisis & the Fate of Humanity: Ocean Solutions
csumb.edu/climate or call 831.582.3578
April 22-26, EcoCity World Summit coming up in San Francisco, California,
The Ecocity World Summit will be convening an international community of inspired change-makers; courageous individuals who are addressing problems of the world's environment with thoughtful long-range solutions that are truly sustainable, ecologically healthy and socially just. go to their website at www.ecocityworldsummit.org
April 27th in Santa Cruz Earth Day.
Thursday, March 6, 2008
Save seeds, save ourselves
If you don’t know of Vandana Shiva, you should... she’s an East Indian Woman who has studied bioethics, or the ethics of combining biology with medicine or technology for several decades. She has written over 300 scientific papers on eco feminisim, physics, globalization, quantum theory, international public policy... an one topic threads through her papers and lectures... and that is that we need change in the paradigms of agriculture and food. She spends much of her effort talkina g about seeds... That the simple seed is a most basic human right and link to much of our heritage and our future.. and that story,... the essential human story is at risk due to corporate greed and monolpoly and we must do as much as we possibily can to protect biodiveristy in our seeds... with the great risk of extinction if we don’t...
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