Welcome to the October 6th, 2008 edition of All Things Eco.

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Thanks to everyone for all the Happy Birthdays! The weekend was fun. We picked up a few dozen or more used books from a charity organization. Would have grabbed more but, with all the hardcovers, it was all we could carry We got almost the entire 16 volume series of The Children's Hour hardcover storybooks from 1953... just missing volume 5. Anyway, on to the carnival!

Hilary Green presents 10 Ways to Save On Gas and Improve Mileage posted at Cars for Girls. Some useful tips, many of which you have probably already heard, but some you may not have.

Kevin Fleming presents Chevy Volt Aims for 100 MPG Rating posted at The Green Motorist. Is it just me, or do the interior pictures of the car make it look like a toy?

Athlyn Green presents An Innovative Way to Recycle Plastic Bags posted at Alternative Health/Holistic Living. Athlyn says, "A great way to convert plastic bags into usable products." Sounds similar to RecycleCindy's ideas

Dale Liebrecht presents Vegetarian posted at A Bag Full Of The Real Poop. Dale says, "It's cool and green to be a vegetarian!"

Jennae presents Top 10 Online Stores for Eco-Friendly Decorating posted at Green Your Decor. Jennae's site is one of my personal favorites, and this post is awesome and informative.

P.L. Frederick presents 9 Side Effects To Using The Clothes Line posted at Small & Big. P.L. says, "All true, I say." For your humorous side. An example side effect from the post:

Ghosts cruising the line for some sheet action

John presents Kona Sugarloaf: The White Pineapple posted at Only The Internet's Best Reviews. John says, "Is the fuel spent transporting pineapples from organic jungle farms in Hawaii to Boston worth it?"

Axel presents The Healthy Salad posted at axel g. From the article:

My favorite salad is as easy to prepare as it's healthy - full of vitamins, minerals, enzymes and antioxidants. In short, this salad is a delicious health bomb made with easy-to-find ingredients.

Tiffany Washko presents Eco Friendly Halloween posted at Natural Family Living Blog. Not just a great post because Halloween is the best holiday ever, but because it's REALLY informative. Give yourself a good amount of time to really be able to check out all the resources Tiffany provides in this post!

Frugal Babe presents A Frugal Supplement For The Hydroponic Garden posted at Frugal Babe. More on Frugal Babe's new hydroponic garden.

Mac presents 10 Ways To Save A Dollar During Hard Times posted at Actorlicious. More examples of how being frugal can also lead to being green.

Traci Hayner Vanover presents Selling Where the Grass is Greener posted at Traci Hayner Vanover - The Caffeinated Marketing Musings of the Promo Diva®. Traci says, "For all those green-intentioned manufacturers that are interested in setting themselves apart from the crowd, you’ve got a friend, ally, and resource in Green Seal®."

Victoria E presents Ecoist Adds New, Chic Wrapper Bag Collection + Exclusive Discount on Victoria-E.com! and Seeing the Sustainable Side of Getting Limber and Centered posted at Victoria Everman :: Sustainable, Creative, Enlightened Living.

Miss Jocelyn & Miss Emily Rose presents Blessed Girlhood: Autograph Album posted at Growing In Grace Magazine. They say, "Recycle old books and make something worth using!" I'd like to add to use recycled paper or tree free paper (Google for it, you can find it all over the internet and many of the options are GORGEOUS).

AdmirableIndia.com presents Hogenakkal Falls: Part 1 posted at AdmirableIndia.com. More photos and some videos from AdmirableIndia.com.

Lauren Rose presents THE CULTIVATION OF VEGETABLES | Own Home Style .com posted at Own Home Style .com. Lauren Rose says, "Nowadays due to the introduction of new hybrid varieties in vegetables, which are susceptible to pest and diseases, there is demand for more plant protection, usually with toxic chemicals."

Julena presents The Natural Anti Wrinkle Solutions posted at Organic Makeup and Skin Care. Julena says, "Anti aging solutions do not have to involve toxic chemicals, painful injection or spooky face lifts. Learn about the myriads of natural anti wrinkle methods available to you. From nutrition, to creams, to exercise (yes, I said exercise!) . Staying pretty all the way is the natural choice."

Strogatel presents Wooden toys nourish the soul posted at Wood Toys. Strogatel says, "Wooden toys are not only a more natural choice for our kids. They transfer positive energy and remind us (and teach them) of our roots." If you are buying wood toys, try to make sure they come from sustainable forests. Look for toys with FSC certification.

Lisa Spinelli presents 50 Ways to Go Green | Greener Pastures: Personal Finance posted at Greener Pastures. Lisa says, "Feeling a little overwhelmed by the push to go green? If you’re driving around in a Hummer, having trouble grasping the “go green” concept, just ask yourself: what one thing can I do to make the planet greener -besides paint my SUV green?"

Laurel presents Algae Jet Fuel! posted at Green Thinking Blog. Laurel says, "Solazyme “is a synthetic biology company that has produced the first algal-based jet fuel that’s passed all ASTM specification tests for aviation fuel (freezing point, stability, density, etc). I’ve been researching biofuels for about two years, and algae biofuels seem to hold the most promise as a truly sustainable fuel."

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