Sit back, sip your coffee and catch up on this week in green. There are some great articles you don’t want to miss.

You have to check out the images and article over at Environmental Graffiti about the 8 most amazing bridges from around the world. The bridges’ vital stats are not only incredible because they are the world’s tallest and longest, they also accomplish important environmental assurances. They cut down traffic, shorten routes, connect countries and make car, train, bicycle and pedestrian travel faster. Head on over (here) to read this awesome article.

The Obama’s are setting an example three times a day and showing Americans the way back to healthy, local, organic, food, through their chef who cooks with a conscious. Elephant Journal has the story.

Can human-powered water pumps solve the water crisis in developing and underdeveloped countries? Ecofriend has the story on the The merry-go-round Playpump, click here to head on over.

Some of the very best gifts are the ones you make yourself. You can customize homemade gifts any way you want and incorporate a little bit of your own personality into them. For ideas for some great eco gifts that you can make with your kids this Valentines Day, Eco Child’s Play has a great line-up.

While breastfeeding seems to reduce the risk of a child developing certain ailments, eating fast food once or twice a week can reverses those gains. For this very interesting article, head on over (here) to The Daily Green.

The Good Human has asked that we do one thing this week; buy organic, free-trade coffee instead of the normal sludge you might be buying now. That’s always my coffee of choice! Stop by The Good Human and get the scoop on why Fair Trade is better.

The NAHB and Better Homes & Gardens Magazine recently announced some interesting facts compiled from research obtained at the International Builder’s Show in Las Vegas last week. They found that Americans aren’t interested in McMansions or huge homes anymore. We’re looking for something more practical. Jetson Green has all the facts for us.

That’s all for this week. Until next time.