MotherJones.com has a great piece highlighting some sultry items designed with the greater good in mind. A few fabulous inventions include a bra that generates power for on-the-go iPod charging and London’s Bar Surya club that has a piezoelectric floor which uses quartz crystals and ceramics to turn dancing energy into electricity. In addition to these green, dream products, there are also creations promoting good causes like wedding gowns, swimsuits and hats with condoms woven into them promoting safe sex in China. Learn more about these and other products that takepart at http://www.motherjones.com/news/feature/2008/11/greens-gone-wild.html

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Nicole Hughes:

Should Drive-Thrus Be Banned?

Eco-Moms Mad About “Greenwash” Barbie

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Andy Kondrat:

Home Depot Will Recycle Your CLF Bulbs for Free

Department of Energy Predicts 50% Energy Increase By 2030

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Jon Popham:

NYC Waterfalls Installation Starts This Week

Capt. John Smith Is Back…and Running for President

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Giulia Rozzi:

Yoga Across the Border

Emile Norman: By His Own Design

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Gina Telaroli:

Silverdocs 08: A Post-Fest Wrap-Up

Human Rights Watch 08: Letter to Anna

Eco-moms are mad at Mattel’s attempt to push a new line of green Barbie accessories, claiming that the company’s dubious environmental claims are made in the interest of marketing and not in the interest of making toys safer for kids. Eco Child’s Play, a blog written by concerned parents with tips and advice on safe, non-toxic toys and clothing for children, wrote about their concerns over Mattel’s greenwashing back in May, and other online news venues have since picked up on the story. Here’s what Mattel had to say about their new “Barbie BCause” line:

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