Upon the moment of arrival, the green message of the Environmental Media Association Awards was clear. Guests and nominees who arrived in Toyota Prius', the hybrid fuel efficient car, received front row valet parking aptly titled "Prius parking." Those arriving in conventional gasoline fueled vehicles were directed to a distant parking lot and asked to take a shuttle to and from the awards ceremony. As fortune would have it, the very first Prius to arrive was Daryl Hannah's, the EMA's winner of the "Board of Directors Ongoing Commitment Award". Hannah is the star of over 40 films including most recently "KILL BILL," volumes one and two. Many of the films Hannah has starred in have gone on to cult status like Ridley Scott's "Blade Runner" and Ron Howard's "Splash." Yet the dedication to the environment by this talented actress is obvious. Hannah has developed a fuel called Grassoline, a recycled fuel that is used like gasoline. Her entire home is sustainable and she grows organic vegetables. In other words, Hannah practices what she preaches

Are you like everyone else this holiday season looking for unique cool gifts to give? Or is your New Year's resolution to give a little something back and live a greener lifestyle?

Below are links to eco friendly companies that sell everything from organic clothing, art, jewelry, recycled furniture, appliances, home décor and more. Buying organic and eco friendly isn't grungy anymore, it's distinctive, unique and supports life's diversity. Get Hip, Go Organic and support life's sustainability!

You know computer games have come a long way when technology experts, game designers and medical leaders join forces to create a groundbreaking product that simultaneously entertains you, improves your health and encourages self-awareness.

If you harbor the slightest misconception that organic cooking limits your creativity, serves up boring or tasteless food, or cannot push the boundaries of culinary excellence, look no further than the following menu offerings:

• Autumn salad, featuring pears, arugula, radishes, enoki and pomegranate dressing
• Grilled portobello salad, with baby mixed greens and lemon-oil dressing
• Homemade pappardelle pasta with organic lamb ragu
• Wild blue fin tuna fantasy-prepared four ways, in different settings
• Chestnut risotto

In my search for a healthy and truly all natural organic dog food for my dog Bamboo, I discovered the first USDA certified organic dog food, Karma organic food For Dogs. Not only has this dog food been certified organic, but the factory has been certified organic by Quality Assurance International.

Karma Organic Dog Food is made with over 95% organic ingredients contains 18 certified organic ingredients and is made with whole, not dried, organic fruit and vegetables. The addition of nutraceuticals improves and protects the health of the dog and the packaging is 100% recyclable.