http://susty.com Sexy + Sustainable Living Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:48:08 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.3 en hourly 1 http://susty.com/fabien-cousteau-ocean-exploration-industry-pollution-toxic-chemicals-beluga-whale-consumer-pbs-video/ http://susty.com/fabien-cousteau-ocean-exploration-industry-pollution-toxic-chemicals-beluga-whale-consumer-pbs-video/#comments Mon, 08 Jun 2009 17:31:48 +0000 by Michele LaTorre, Long Beach, NY USA http://susty.com/?p=7352 our production company Big City Pictures put together the first in a series of videos interviewing the grandson of Jacques Cousteau, Fabien Cousteau which I had the pleasure of editing. The occasion was a recent screening of the film Sea Ghosts which uses the Beluga whales as the "canary in the coal mine" to conveying the environmental consequences that await we humans. Ironically Sea Ghosts was on the same night that the Star Trek movie rebooted its space opera franchise, so we asked Fabien to comment on the disproportionate amount of research dollars being apportioned to space exploration over Earth's oceans. He also touches on some basic concepts for how our everyday actions wind up contributing to the pollution of our oceans and how that comes back to haunt us on our dinner plates. ]]> http://susty.com/fabien-cousteau-ocean-exploration-industry-pollution-toxic-chemicals-beluga-whale-consumer-pbs-video/feed/ 4 http://susty.com/ray-anderson-on-the-business-logic-of-sustainability-ted-talks-video/ http://susty.com/ray-anderson-on-the-business-logic-of-sustainability-ted-talks-video/#comments Tue, 19 May 2009 01:31:19 +0000 by George Spyros, New York City, USA http://susty.com/?p=6532 http://susty.com/ray-anderson-on-the-business-logic-of-sustainability-ted-talks-video/feed/ 0 http://susty.com/found-animals-rescue-critters-for-adoption-live-webcam-video/ http://susty.com/found-animals-rescue-critters-for-adoption-live-webcam-video/#comments Wed, 29 Apr 2009 03:02:31 +0000 by Michele LaTorre, Long Beach, NY USA http://susty.com/?p=6156 http://susty.com/found-animals-rescue-critters-for-adoption-live-webcam-video/feed/ 0 http://susty.com/seven-green-sins-city-ben-jervey-ny-daily-news-help-earth/ http://susty.com/seven-green-sins-city-ben-jervey-ny-daily-news-help-earth/#comments Wed, 22 Apr 2009 13:00:26 +0000 by George Spyros, New York City, USA http://susty.com/?p=5966 It IS easy being green! Seven simple tips Eco-consultant and author Ben Jervey (The Big Green Apple: Your Guide to Eco-Friendly Living in New York City ) offers some eco-friendly suggestions to the New York Daily News. While we don't see anyone's current missteps as sins, we do heartily encourage taking any next green steps that one possibly can.]]> http://susty.com/seven-green-sins-city-ben-jervey-ny-daily-news-help-earth/feed/ 0 http://susty.com/national-solar-tour-kick-off-ases-american-solar-energy-society/ http://susty.com/national-solar-tour-kick-off-ases-american-solar-energy-society/#comments Sat, 04 Oct 2008 00:07:05 +0000 by George Spyros, New York City, USA http://susty.com/?p=2482 East Harlem, energy-independent, green community garden tomorrow, nor the Pearl-Jam-esque Tree Planting & Rock Concert, how about this suggestion: find a tour of a solar / sustainable building. Each year more homes, businesses and public institutions participate in the American Solar Energy Society's National Tour which kicks off tomorrow. With all the locations to choose from, you simply have no excuse to not get out of the house so that you can, er..., go back into a house. Albeit for the exciting inspiration that only the palpable realization of greenitude can provide!]]> http://susty.com/national-solar-tour-kick-off-ases-american-solar-energy-society/feed/ 0 http://susty.com/earthtalk-how-to-install-the-best-solar-panels-to-heat-hot-water/ http://susty.com/earthtalk-how-to-install-the-best-solar-panels-to-heat-hot-water/#comments Wed, 03 Sep 2008 15:34:11 +0000 E The Environmental Magazine http://susty.com/?p=1776 Dear EarthTalk: I am considering solar panels for my roof to provide heat for my hot water and possibly to do more than that. Are there some kinds of solar panels that are better than others? How do I find a knowledgeable installer?]]> http://susty.com/earthtalk-how-to-install-the-best-solar-panels-to-heat-hot-water/feed/ 0 http://susty.com/guide-to-better-napping/ http://susty.com/guide-to-better-napping/#comments Thu, 26 Jun 2008 01:33:50 +0000 by Alton, Brooklyn USA http://susty.com/?p=1512 http://susty.com/guide-to-better-napping/feed/ 0 http://susty.com/a-mens-guide-to-looking-good-on-the-beach-friday-moment-of-levity/ http://susty.com/a-mens-guide-to-looking-good-on-the-beach-friday-moment-of-levity/#comments Fri, 20 Jun 2008 16:45:26 +0000 by Alton, Brooklyn USA http://susty.com/?p=1476 http://susty.com/a-mens-guide-to-looking-good-on-the-beach-friday-moment-of-levity/feed/ 0 http://susty.com/wine-mantinia-domaine-spiropoulos-greek-greece-vintage-2007/ http://susty.com/wine-mantinia-domaine-spiropoulos-greek-greece-vintage-2007/#comments Thu, 19 Jun 2008 19:03:49 +0000 by George Spyros, New York City, USA http://susty.com/?p=1455 Mantinia is one of very few Greek wines that are exclusively produced from vineyards that are Certified Organic. Pale yellow with hints of silver-gray. Intense on the nose but still very elegant. The classic varietal aromas of rose petals are evident in the background while the background characteristics of moschofilero (apple, peach and pear) dominates. On the palate it is crisp and dry with a balanced but refreshing acidity. The long, intense finish adds the final touch to this elegant but demanding Mantinia.]]> http://susty.com/wine-mantinia-domaine-spiropoulos-greek-greece-vintage-2007/feed/ 0 http://susty.com/wine-domaine-spiropoulos-organic-vegan/ http://susty.com/wine-domaine-spiropoulos-organic-vegan/#comments Thu, 19 Jun 2008 18:16:31 +0000 by George Spyros, New York City, USA http://susty.com/?p=1411 We're completely biased since this is my pre-Ellis Island surname as it is spelled in Greek. Also Domaine Spiropoulos just happens to make consistently tasty wines that happen to be organic and vegan.]]> http://susty.com/wine-domaine-spiropoulos-organic-vegan/feed/ 0