Daily Loaf

What’s the buzz on the latest issues in the Green Community? Check out what you may have missed this last week:

Sustainable beer 101: A guide to growlers- Benefits of refillable beer jugs far exceed the lure of fresh tap beer.

Refresh your mind, body and spirit by reconnecting with nature- Living in such a busy world these days overloaded with technology leaves little time to get back to the basics and connect with the planet we live on. Take some time out of your busy schedule and reconnect with nature, which will balance you physically, mentally and spiritually.

Ronald McDonald gets a pie in the face from PETA protester- Ronald McDonald takes one in the kisser from a PETA protester who is against McDonald’s “controlled-atmosphere killing” of chickens.

St. Petersburg College and Tampa Bay green building chapter announce partnership- St Petersburg College’s Corporate Training Office announced a partnership with the Florida Gulf Coast Chapter (FGCC) of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) to provide a comprehensive sustainable building operations training course based on the LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance rating system.

Tips to save money by decreasing hot water waste- Between 80 and 90 percent of the energy used to heat water is wasted. With 110-million households in the country, that’s a lot of inefficiently used energy. Learn how to save water and money on your utility bill.

Cement companies designing greener processes- One of the largest producers of excess carbon dioxide – the cement industry – might get a green facelift in the next few years. Some new cement companies are looking to change the process significantly and either lower or counter their CO2 production.

King Corn: A look into the US corn industry and what’s going into our food- With Food Inc. making such a buzz about the food that we eat and where it comes from, this independent film may also be one to watch.

Bamboozled by greenwashed claims of bamboo textiles- The FTC has charged four sellers with deceptively labeling and advertising garments made of bamboo fiber, when they are actually made of rayon. The complaints also charge the companies with making false and unsubstantiated “green” claims that their clothing and textile products are manufactured using an environmentally friendly process.

Creative Loafing’s green office makeover by Office Assistance Plus, part 2: Helping editor David Warner get organized- Green Office makeover specialist, Lisa Assetta, continues her green office makeover and cleans up CL’s editor David Warner’s space.

Best Green Trend in the Bay: Rain barrels- Catching rain water and saving money on your water bill is so hot (and green) right now in the Bay area. Find out where to get one!

Don’t forget to check out our Green Community Calendar for green events and workshops in the Bay Area!

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