1. The color green

    Oprah Winfrey has gone meat-free, and she’s using the “V word.” No, we’re not talking “vajayjay” … we’re talking “vegan.” Consider this news tops on our list of Favorite Things.

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  2. Meat lovers need not apply

    Single green seeking same for two awkward minutes of eco-chat over generous doses of liquid courage. Please, no coal gasification. If conversation is sustainable, we’ll see how things unfold organically from there.

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  3. Mother Earth knows best

    From organic mattresses in cribs to recycling classes for toddlers, going green is child’s play at eco-daycare centers across the country. Early outreach may help tots sustain green habits through adulthood … and if they’re lucky, mandatory naptime, too.

  4. Vespa treatment

    We’re much better at coming up with puns than completing long division, but the theory of Vespanomics seems pretty simple: (High mpg + low CO2) / cuteness2 = We’ve gotta scoot!

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  5. Give peas a chance

    Manhattan’s meatless took to the streets for a Veggie Pride Parade (through “Green”wich Village, natch). Led by a carrot-and-pea-pod duo, a giant pink colon — complete with sullied colostomy bag — brought up the rear. And if that doesn’t make you want to eat your greens, we’re not sure what will.

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