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Music touches our lives in miraculous ways: it uplifts, it soothes, and it laces up our boogie shoes. But most importantly, a soulful tune can reframe a complicated topic and unite people from every corner of the globe in action, appreciation and wonder. We see valiant efforts come up more and more: Activists, environmentalists, musicians, and their fans are joining forces to aid the suffering, curb global warming and save public lands. From green festivals to eco-cds to green recording studios, it's all about a commitment to smart choices. As music fully merges with the digital age, we have the chance to raise awareness, support sustainable distribution, and make beautiful music with the rest of the world.
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 Featured Product: A Greener iPod?
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 In the MP3 player market, Apple's iPod means digital music device in the same way Band-Aid means plastic bandage strips. But, even with a majority of market share, Apple continues to release new models at light-speed. So what's an eco-responsible music-lover to think? Is Apple green enough yet? Find out.Greener iPod or just greenwashed?"In a highly anticipated event in San Francisco, Steve Jobs unveiled a
new iPod Nano that he said was Apple's "cleanest" and most "toxic free"
yet..." click to read more- Adam W. What do you think? Tell us at SustainLane.com!
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Vinyl, CDs, and MP3s: A Green Comparison
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 Vinyl albums have made a comeback thanks to hipsters, DJs, and hipster DJs. Album reuse is great, but is there a downside for the environment? And how do CDs compare? Read the article to find out.
Check out Vinyl, CDs, and MP3s - A Green Comparison
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Spotlight: The Music Industry in Action
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Rock and roll has long been associated with change, rebellion and social movements. Today, the music industry is active in environmental issues too. Rock the Earth, a group of concerned musicians and fans, employs active litigation and negotiation to protect the fate of public lands, air and water. On the business side of music, InTicketing brings green values to concert ticketing. Employing sustainable materials like soy ink, hemp/flax ticket stock, tree-free envelopes, bio-diesel and hybrid event vehicles, InTicketing is the first ticketing agency to develop tree planting initiatives. Click for InTicketingEco Ticketing, your Ticketmaster alternative!"This local Bay Area business is run by some avid music lovers with good hearts. The tickets are printed on hemp paper and use sustainable inks. The service fees are nominal and they have started a non-profit called Global Cooling Collective which sells..." Click to read more - Robin J.
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Business: BrushFire Records
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 Jack Johnson's music label, BrushFire Records, has a new recording studio, where artists can record big hits while leaving a small footprint. It's a model of reusable materials and solar engineering. Check out Jared W.'s review on SustainLane and then take G. Love's tour of BrushFire's Eco Studios.
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 "Nice! Cork, bamboo, Marmoleum, recycled furniture, denim insulation, EnergyStar, reclaimed wood, solar panels...a recording studio that will make others in the industry green with envy..." click to read more
- Cris B.
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Green Music News
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Long May You RunIt's a lyric and a lifestyle. Neal Young's automotive aspiration is to convert a Lincoln Continental into his dream green machine. But will it get 100 miles to the gallon? Read on. Moyers on MusicIn an interview with documentarian Mark Johnson, Moyers explores the positive transformative power of music. The New Rebel RockersIn an industry that's got a long way to go on sustainable business practices, rock stars are taking matters into their own hands. Find out who's singing a new tune. Good Show, SarahAiming for zero waste, Sarah Hynes and her crew rocked some fresh ideas at the Rothbury Music Festival. Find out more. Green Your JogWhat's small, sporty, and green all over? The new Eco Runner for the iPod Nano claims to give you a smaller footprint while you rock the race. See it for yourself. Inspired to discuss a story? Post
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Video: The No Gasoline Tour 2008
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Musician Peter Mulvey takes his band on the road, for the second year in a row, to ride 500 miles on a grueling (minus the fueling) seven city tour. Check out his recumbent rig in action.
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