Alton Brown talks about Kids Lunch

If you haven't been following Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution, then you should definitely check it out.  He is doing amazing things and many are joining his quest. While the goals aren't necessarily centered on Eco-friendly habits, the end result of eating fresh food, is in itself green, there isn't all the processing time, it is more likely that is shipped from local sources, there are less people in hospitals therefore reducing demand, etc., so check it out: http://www.jamieoliver.com/campaigns/jamies-food-revolution  and sign the petition!!

As this series has come to light the other folks out there giving talks and striving for the protection of our future generations have been publicized more and more.  I ran across this talk by Alton Brown down in Georgia for a group with some very similar goals and I thought I'd pass it on because he really touches on how hard it is for him to undo everything his daughter picks up or experiences at school.  This foundation has a whole series of talks that are worth listening too as well.
Alton Brown's Talk
Farm to Table to Kid Series
The Arthur Blank Family Foundation's Site

New Microsoft Hohm Site

Microsoft has launched a beta site for home energy audit. While it focuses mainly on saving money the underlying theme is energy savings which helps all of us and the planet. Check it out.

http://www.microsoft-hohm.com/

Another Giant Garbage Patch Found in the Atlantic Ocean

If it wasn't enough reason to cut out our society's use of throw away plastic due to the first enormous patch of plastic they found years ago in the Pacific Ocean, now they've found one in the Atlantic and suspect there to be more! If you haven't checked out my running commentary tracking my use of reusable bags in lieu of plastic or paper you may want to check it out after viewing the following link!

Another Giant Garbage Patch Found in the Atlantic Ocean | Inhabitat - Green Design Will Save the World

There's an app for that!

As many of you know I am a volunteer for the Shedd Aquarium, lately I have been getting involved more and more with the Right Bite program, which I really enjoy! The Shedd does partner with the Monterey Bay Aquarium's Seafood Watch for this program and I recently have learned that they have an iphone app for their Seafood Watch pocket guides, if you don't have an iphone don't worry you can just bookmark moblie.seafoodwatch.org!

My status as a Food Inc fan on Facebook also lead me to this article that highlights some other great apps from the Dirty dozen/Clean 15 to an app called Locavore which tells you what is in season in your area and where the nearest farmer's market is. All pretty handy apps for those of us that have recently discovered that eating organic, natural and local foods is not only good for the environment but it the taste is exceptionally better as well!!

http://www.takepart.com/news/2010/04/07/paige-groceryapps-

The Food Pyramid Unbalance

Wow, so this sheds a lot of light on why we eat how we do... A case of do what I say and not what I do. I feel as if federal subsidies pyramid was reversed it would be a win win for everyone, healthier options and agriculture that is better for the environment. What do you think?

Why a Big Mac Costs Less Than a Salad - Economix Blog - NYTimes.com

Another reason for Grass versus Grain fed meat

I recently ran across this article and wanted to share and give a little input from my own experience. We have recently started purchasing grass fed meat from our company that brings us local produce every other week and it is by far superior to the grain fed, even organic grain fed meat. I was amazed how much flavor the meat had, it tasted like, yes get this, meat! I know crazy. I would really recommend trying it if you are like me and have tried to give up meat to help the environment but just can't seem to make the switch.

http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/03/11/switching-to-grass-fed-beef/

Green cookbooks

I have read through a couple of the latest green trend in these green cookbooks popping up all over and while most give some good tips and ideas, this latest one seems to delve into lifestyle choices as well. They also have a companion site that compliments the book. It seems like a great comprehensive guide to living eco-friendly with food.

http://biggreencookbook.com/