+ Proof that water conservation works—even in the desert.

+ Designer Jurgen Bey wants you to pull up a trunk and get comfy with his eco-friendly bench:

+ The Cash for Clunkers program gets a much needed infusion from the Senate.

+ The EPA explains why conservation is critical, even with a renewable resource like water.

The government and the Environmental Working Group claim that consumers know far less about the contents of bottled water than they do about tap.

Treehugger tips us off to showbiz’s eco-scorecard. Find out who aced the green test and who earned Fs.

Admittedly a little self-promotional, nevertheless we were super excited to see AirDye® coverage on the New York Times’ green business blog.

Michael Pritchard demonstrates his newest invention—the Lifesaver water bottle—on TEDGlobal conference attendee Chris Anderson.

Our favorite links from around the Web:

+ Treehugger investigates how many gallons of water it takes to make common objects.

+ CNET tips us off to reusable hemp tea bags. Ultra hippie vibe notwithstanding, we still think they’re pretty cool.

+ Earth2Tech follows a house that tweets its energy use.

+ GreenBiz tracks the $500M grants available for green job training, while Oakland’s Ella Baker center celebrates its first graduating class.

+ Wired rounds up all the gadgets you need to work outdoors—including a tandem bicycle. Unfortunately, no instructions on how to convince your boss it’s a good idea.

+ Treehugger is on the prowl for green documentaries at the LA film festival this week.

+ ‘Tis the season for love. Inhabitat puts together a green wedding guide. This week’s topic: finding an eco-friendly location.

+ Apartment Therapy tips us off to a Greenroof Workshop in NYC, where you can learn how to build your own green roof—and enjoy tax breaks and lower energy bills, too.

What have you noticed this week? Share your discoveries with our readers.

Our favorite links from the week that was:

+ Über-chic, high-performance electric car maker Tesla isn’t one to be left out of the auto industry mayhem: Co-founder Martin Eberhard is suing CEO Elon Musk for slander and mismanagement of Tesla Motors’ funds.

+ Inhabitat features a building that converts air to water.

+ Treehugger asks, Is peeing in public green? We respond, Does it matter? (Image credit: almbfa2004 on Travel Shots)

+ Sony Ericsson launches their Green Hearts phone. made of fifty percent recycled materials.