It's bike to work week, so Dori and Val talk about the benefits of biking.

Beer: Hop Ottin' IPA from Anderson Valley Brewing Company. Check out Boontling, a type of slang used in the Anderson Valley.

Chocolate: Dark Blueberry Fully Loaded bar by Hebert's Candies.

Finds:

• Green browsing. Flock has launched the Eco-Edition Browser, offering a wide variety of environmental content.
• If you live in Oregon. . The Oregon Environmental Council has listings for eco-healthy childcare.
• Shout out! Thanks to the Green & Clean Mom and Motorcycling Through Life blogs for mentioning More Hip!

• A lot of hot air. The Bush administration is urging the federal appeals court to set aside a ruling that gave states the authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions.
• Drink it up. Nalegene will stop using plastic containing BPA in response to the recent concerns raised by the National Toxicology Program.

This week's Teenie Weenie Greenie™ comes from Katherine in Barstow, California. Instead of using cotton balls, Katherine cuts an unused sponge into cubes. Just rinse them out when you're finished. They work just as well and reduce your waste.

Steve O'Brian, owner of Pullins Cyclery here in Chico, stops by to talk with Dori and Val about the ins and outs of biking. Check out the links below for more tips and info.

• How to buy the right bike for you
• Essential bike commuter gear
• Top 5 reasons to ride a bike
• Better World Club bicycle roadside assistance

Once again, we have a bunch of great listener emails. Keep 'em rolling in at hip@greenfeet.com. And don't forget to post articles, links, and speak your mind at our MHTH forum!

• Recycling school lunch trays. Charlotte wrote in about RecycleTech, a company that created a process that recycles polystyrene lunch trays into plastic that can be used to make CD jewel cases and more.
• Forks, knives, and spoons, Oh my! Sara is looking for a good alternative to disposable plastic utensils. Val recommends stainless steel cutlery or bamboo cutlery.

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