Some of us need a good ‘kick in the pants’ every morning and if you’re like me, that may involve consuming a cup or two of java. For those in need of a greener source of this elixir, Solar Roast Coffee has a unique solution.

Organic coffee is solar-roasted in a 10-foot solar array, to focus the rays of sunshine onto a drum roaster. This roaster is capable of reaching temperatures upwards of 550 degrees F. The roaster swivels and tilts, allowing it to track the sun throughout the day, from sunrise to sunset.

The roaster doesn’t burn fossil fuels to create its heat, and it uses a solar panel to power all the electronic components on the device. Solar Roast claims to be the only coffee roaster in the world that can produce a 100% fossil-fuel-free roasted coffee. And it’s completely organic.

Fair Trade and earth friendly.

try their 4 coffee sampler for $18 @ solarroast.com

• Oil independence is going to be a tough battle. Shell Ordered to Suspend Arctic Offshore Drilling – reuters
• The EPA actually enforced something. Dupont Agrees to Spend 66 Mln Dlrs to Cut U.S. Pollution – apf/yahoo!
• My favorite is the mint chocolate chip with biscuit chunks. Dog Ice Cream Targets Austrian Canines – aol news
• Those Vikings got around. Viking Treasure Hoard Found in England – livescience
• This is one of those ‘you don’t mess with mother nature’ deals. Carbon Dioxide Plan Reviewed by Congress – sciencedaily

Summer is a time for outdoor activity and itchy feet. These socks will help you exercise itch-free, and being hypoallergenic, and antibacterial, they’ll help reduce athlete’s foot. The ultra-breathable blend of bamboo and organic cotton will keep your feet cooler than even the airiest all-cotton socks; bamboo is an ideal choice in sweltering summer weather.

28% bamboo, 67% organic cotton, 4% nylon, 1% spandex. Organic. Fair Trade. Vegan.
$9.99 @ dankforest.com

Five minutes from Acadia National Park and its 60 miles of unpaved roads (hello, bikers, walkers, skiers and snowshoers!) sits the Victorian Graycote Inn. A bed and breakfast in Bar Harbor, Maine, Graycote became the first Bar Harbor lodging to receive the Environmental Leader Certification from the Maine Department of Environmental Protection.

Surrounded by lush gardens, this eco-friendly B&B strives toward sustainability, touting an energy-saving furnace, towel reuse program, and recycling and compost program. In addition, environmentally-friendly cleaning products are used—and disposable dishes aren’t. What’s on the plates is also local and includes organic, shade-grown coffee, wild blueberries and 100 percent pure Maple syrup. Rates during the “quiet” season start at $85 per night.

Find out more @ www.graycoteinn.com.

• Could somebody close that refrigerator? Melting Glaciers Raise Sea Level More Than Polar Ice Sheets – afp/yahoo!
• Ten Most Fuel Efficient Vehicles, New and Used – hybrid car reviews/reuters
• Price fixing, supply manipulation, pollution, contaminated food products…this sounds familiar… China’s Grip on Vitamin C – cs monitor
• ‘The thigh bones connected to the leg bone…’ U.S. Plug-in Cars Would Cut Greenhouse Gases: Report – reuters
• The new policy. Don’t test for carcinogens. What people don’t know they can’t sue you for. FEMA Lawyers Nixed Trailor Tests – msnbc

On a hot summer’s eve, I’m sometimes overcome by the urge to indulge in a little sweet stuff. If you should fall victim to this cooling compulsion make sure you’re eating rich, creamy ice cream and frozen yogurt from all natural and organic ingredients. From the makers of delicious greek yogurt, Stonyfield’s fave-o-flaves are produced without the use of antibiotics, synthetic growth hormones, or toxic pesticides and fertilizers. If you’re on a PC, you can sign up to download e-coupons from their site.

Organic sprinkles and waffle cones make for awesome complements to this summertime dish just dripping with naughtiness…deliciousorganics.com serves ‘em up.

The latest edition of Lucky Magazine (August 2007) recently hit the stands touting some great eco-friendly products that give back when purchased by August 31, 2007. Take a gander and see if any fit your taste… just another way to do your part in promoting global warming awareness!  (pic above:  earth works products)
Bluewich Hinoki Soy Candle in WhiteSapote ($40 @ Bluewick.com)—30 percent of sales will benefit the World Resources Institute.

Arabesque Paisley Notecards ($12 for a set of eight @ eco-artware.com)—30 percent of sales will benefit the Natural Resources Defense Council.

Lauren Merkin Cork “Eve” Clutch ($165 @ WinkNYC.com)—30 percent of sales of this true cork clutch will benefit the Natural Resources Defense Council.

Earthworks Pistachio Shower & Bath Gel ($18 @ EarthWorksProducts.com)—30 percent of sales of this natural shower gel (in recyclable packaging) will benefit the World Resources Institute.

Now we’re getting somewhere. These sexy women’s bra and panties are made of fiber derived from the recycling of white pine-tree prunings. A sustainable, renewable, and above all, sexy manufacturing and design approach.

Designed and manufactured in France.

definition: g=9.8 is the figure for gravitational acceleration

The line features eco-packaging with reusable clutch bags made of silk or recycled materials; and shipment by train, when possible.

bra, €47.90 and panties, €29.80 @ g98.fr

• Could this be the cause of our missing bees? Asian Parasite Killing Western Bees: Scientist – reuters
• Small community harvests create more income than logging. Picking Berries Protects Rain Forests Best: Study – enn
• Archaeologists Sniff for Clues in 130-Year-Old Outhouses – livescience
• I had the checkbook out. NYC Congestion Charge is Blocked – bbc
• Green Fuel May Damage the Bay – washington post/envirolink
• Little white balls meet amphibians. Golf Courses as Nature Preserves – scientificamerican.com