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Planting season is here. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or a novice, a new study is raising a red flag about some of the products you might be using. HealthyStuff.org -- a nonprofit environmental group that researches toxic chemicals in consumer products - tested nearly 200 common garden products ...

Planting season is here. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or a novice, a new study is raising a red flag about some of the products you might be using. HealthyStuff.org -- a nonprofit environmental group that researches toxic chemicals in consumer products - tested nearly 200 common garden products ...

SOLUTIONS PROVIDER: Moses Kizza Musaazi with one of his distinctive granaries. Schools use the granaries to store maize for students The genius of Moses Kizza Musaazi: He's an inventor, entrepreneur, fixer of things that are broken in the troubled country of Uganda. Nothing beats the economics and ingenuity ...

More Hip Than Hippie #270 - The Dumpster Diva Designer Tiffany Threadgould returns to remind us that garbage has feelings, too. The Hipsters welcome the delightful Dumpster Diva,Tiffany Threadgould, back to the show! Our favorite design junkie has been busy with several exciting projects lately. Tiffany ...

Stevia - The Bittersweet Story Stevia-based sweeteners are touted as "natural", but often don't bear much resemblance to the plant itself. You've seen "stevia" in the supermarket and on beverage labels, under a variety of names. Is it safe? Who put these sweeteners on the market? The Hipsters respond ...

1/18/10 EPISODE SYNOPSIS: We offer our prayers for those who have been affected by the massive Earthquake in Haiti. How sad and how tragic. When you see how poor the people in Haiti were before, the conditions now are unlivable for hundreds of thousands. It's a shame at the amount of corruption the ...

More Hip Than Hippie #225 - Happy 4th Anniversary! "Our Renewable Nation" comes to Chico, as Colin and Carrick McCullough make a stop on their cross-country eco-video tour! The Hipsters celebrate 4 years of beer, chocolate and chat...apart. Dori feels like Kate Gosselin, ditched by vacationing Val on ...

More Hip Than Hippie #213 - Favorite Things Greenfeet is on the leading edge of providing eco-friendly products to their loyal customers. After exhaustive research, Val and the crew at Greenfeet believe they've found the most exciting new innovations coming to the green marketplace. Be among the first ...

More Hip Than Hippie #202 - Lead is Dead The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) goes into effect on February 10, 2009. In an effort to protect children from exposure to lead, US lawmakers passed the CPSIA last summer. Many are worried that the new requirements will put thrift stores ...

More Hip Than Hippie #200 - Sierra Nevada Brewery Ken Grossman is the founder of Sierra Nevada Brewery here in Chico, CA. His sustainable business practices have earned nearly as much praise as his award-winning beer. We've long admired Ken Grossman for his quality brews and for his commitment to sustainability. ...