Green. Natural. Eco-friendly. These terms look good on labels, but buyer beware!

Every time we buy a product, we make a choice. As Hipsters, we hope that choice has the best possible outcome for the environment. But our decisions are sometimes influenced by marketing terms that have little or no actual meaning. Our pals at Yahoo! Green "out" these buzzwords and help to identify credible claims, so you won't succumb to the seductions of greenwashing! Also, Dori takes the kids to the movies, Val's toenails have the blues and oh, that noise you hear in the background? School of Rock, dude!

Beer: With hotter weather comes lighter beer. Dragon King Lager from Laughing Buddha Brewery in Seattle is nice and crisp, without the barfy aftertaste of cheerleader beers.

Chocolate: Making the most of only a few ingredients, Madelaine Premium 72% Dark Chocolate bar satisfies a craving for Just. Plain. Chocolate.

Finds:

• Val's Favorite Thing! Insulate your reusable bottle with the new NeoGreen Water Bottle Tote. Made from a new material similar to Neoprene, but without the nasty chemicals or harsh smell, this nifty tote comes in 3 sizes to fit just about any bottle. (Check out the Laptop Sleeves too!)
• Like a virgin. Need a cure for snoring? Squeaky doors? Hairballs? We found a few surprising uses for olive oil, thanks to our friends at the Daily Green. Then there's Val's idea, involving flavored oils, a tub of bruschetta and a Slip 'n Slide...

• GI812. The world's most powerful leaders are in Italy for a G8 summit to discuss climate change and more. A report finds Canada has edged out the US as the worst greenhouse gas offender among the eight nations. Lay off the poutine, eh?
• Ham on the lam! In Arkansas, a fugitive pig found lounging in a swimming pool won't meet his fate at the slaughterhouse. It's feared the 800-lb. porker may have tainted his meat by eating at Cracker Barrel.

H2Over it! Yes, we need plenty of water in the summer months, but yawn! How about kicking it up a notch by adding your own flavorings? Check out Val's easy recipes for cucumber, lemon/lime, strawberry or orange-vanilla. For less than a penny a glass, you'll have a healthy, refreshing drink with less packaging than the stuff in the store. H2Ahhh!

Every time we buy a product, we make a choice. As Hipsters, we hope that choice has the best possible outcome for the environment. But our decisions are sometimes influenced by marketing terms that have little or no actual meaning. Learn to recognize these buzzwords and to identify credible claims, so you won't succumb to the seductions of greenwashing!

• Words. Marketers use a variety of vague terms to convince you of a product's green cred. Consumer Reports can help sort it out.
• Logos. Not all "certifications" are credible. You can trust logos from Energy Star, FSC, Rainforest Alliance, Green Seal, BPI and ASTM, to name a few.
• Experts. A lot of the research has already been done for you! Consult GoodGuide, Greenzer and Skin Deep Cosmetics for info on products and merchants.
• Sins. According to TerraChoice, there are Seven Sins of Greenwashing. Thou shalt avoid them!

Be a part of our show! Send an e-mail to hip@greenfeet.com. Check out our new blog! And remember to post articles, links and greenwashers at our MHTH forum!Send Val at least 25 beer caps or labels for her patio project, and get a free MHTH bottle opener! Mail them to More Hip Val, 275 Fairchild Ave. #107, Chico, CA 95973. No Sierra Nevada please!

• Jenny in Canada (eh!) is excited to see green transport in her hometown! Read all about the new fleet of hybrid buses in Windsor, Ontario.
• Michelle in Portland loves letterboxing. Read about her hubby's romantic letterbox proposal. Awww!
• Joanna in Texas (yeehaw!) loves her vintage hankies and has an idea for a DIY topsy-turvy tomato gadget. She's also trying to keep it green while working for an oil company (we still love you)!
• Shout-out! Thanks to Green Mom on-the-Go for mentioning us in your blog!

Show the world you're More Hip Than Hippie! Grab some merch for summertime or anytime! Twitter goes green on #EcoMonday! Follow us on Twitter: GrnDiva, MoreHipDori and JRich9 at your service! Add us to your friends on Facebook and MySpace! Remember to vote for us at Podcast Alley, and leave a glowing review at iTunes! More Hip Than Hippie is sponsored by Greenfeet.com.