It's the time of year for outdoor entertaining - BBQ's, parties, picnics, camping and sporting events. Dori and Val share some ideas and tips on how you can make your next outside event a tad more earth friendly. There's something about whale burgers in there tooâ?¦ The girls also respond to listener emails and offer up the question of the week. Check out the show notes for links to coupons and additional information.

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Coupons:
Here is a list of websites to visit for coupons and special offers relating to organic foods. Note that some do require that you subscribe to their e-newsletter so we recommend that you peruse their privacy policy before giving out and information. Happy Shopping!

• MamboSprouts.com: A great source of coupons and offers from all companies natural.
• Stonyfield Farms: Awesome company, great coupons.
• Cascadian Farms / Muir Glen Organics: Website for Cascadian Farms and Muir Glen - manufacturers of wonderful natural and organic foods.
• TheGreenApple.org: They offer a coupon book loaded with value for a fee. One caveat - mostly centered in the NYC area, however, some coupons are valid nationwide. Worth a look.
• CoolSavings.com & AlexsCoupons.com: Both of these websites offer coupons on organic foods as well as tons of non-organic foods (heck, you might as well save everywhere to give extra budget for a few more organic items!). Again, we recommend perusing their privacy policy.

Are Plastic Waterbottles Safe?: New research has shown that these plastic sports bottles may pose serious health hazards.

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Summer vacation is here! We're talking fuel - rising costs and how it's affecting summer travel. Dori's got a new car and Val's chasing moose. We'll also chat with Brad Berman of HybridCars.com.

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Val's adventure's buying a Prius

UFX Travel: Offers green alternatives to travel plans.

More about hybrids...
HybridCars.com: Everything you want to know about hybrids.
Break The Chain: Break America's dependence on oil.
HowStuffWorks.com: How hybrid cars work.

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Greetings Hipsters! We hope you've been bitten by our bug. Now that we're spending more time outdoors, we take a closer look at mosquitoes and West Nile Virus. Dr. Doug Garrison (AKA Superman) shares the sources and the symptoms of West Nile Virus and helps us cut through the hype. We also discuss the mosquitoes themselves - covering basics such as life cycle, breeding grounds, prevention, and treatment (if you happen to get bitten by a skeeter).

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Picture of chain saw murderer

Where to unload your cell phone...

• call2recycle.org: Gives a list of places in your area to recycled cell phones and rechargeable batteries
• eiae.org: Here's a whole bunch of places to donate (wahoo!)
• happyhollowparkandzoo.org: Save an Orangutan - recycle your cell phone or pager!
• collectivegood.com: Help them collect 1 million cell phones for their recycling program this year!

Dr. Doug: Visit Dr. Douglas Garrison, D.O. and check out our entry in the "Dean Cain Look-a-like" contest

Iowa State University Study: Using catnip as an effective mosquito repellent

From greenfeet.net...

• West Nile Virus: Here's the Scoop
• Bats: The Truth Revealed

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On today's show, it's all about fun in the sun. We'll tell you the in's and out's of sun screen. We'll tell you all about UVA, UVB, and UVC (Yes, "C"). You'll learn what to look for and where to watch out. We'll also talk to OPT for Fit Kids (www.optforfitkids.org). They'll offer plenty of ideas on how you and your family can get active in order to be healthier

Hi, we're Dori and Val. If you're craving a granola chewing, off-grid podcast - you're probably in the wrong place. Instead, we'll show you how to be more sustainable and earth-friendly without sacrificing convenience, style, and affordability.

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