Oceanopolis

Anybody here addicted to Facebook? Raise your hand *raises my hand*

Rather than loving the site because it gives me the opportunity to stay in touch with people and see what they've been up to, I keep coming back to it because of the games; I'm particularly addicted to Mafia Wars and Restaurant City, and just added Stockville to my list. Oh boy.

Here's something that's worth checking out, though: Oceanopolis. In this game, you're in charge of an island, recycling trash and establishing a sustainable community. The points you earn can be turned into donations to, well, hopefully an environmental group or an animal conservation organization. Expect this to come out in a few weeks.

EPI

Bass had a fantastic sale going on (70 % off most items; buy one pair of sandals, get 2 free; buy 1 luggage, get 2 free) so my co-worker/friend Paige and I decided to check it out. I not only got some new footwear, but found out that their plastic bags has an "EPI" additive which makes it biodegradable. Visit epi-global for more information.

Bass also has the Earth Smart line of shoes made from eco-friendly, recycled materials, including the packaging.

Cleanse Craze

In case you haven't heard, Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher are doing the Master Cleanse. Instead of a detox, I heard that this is mostly just fasting and an easy way to lose weight. The danger is that you won't be getting enough calories and nutrients. The pounds also pile back on pretty quickly because of intense cravings. I heard about the Organic Avenue cleanse which is used by people on a raw food diet. This sounds like a healthier option.