>> Best recycled DIY holiday decoration ever! The three wisemen, made with lil bottles of “Jim Beam, Johnnie Walker and Jack Daniels presenting gifts of water, advil and alka-seltzer for the hung over.” (via Lifehacker)

>> Designers: Take your best shot at designing a solution to fix our energy addiction and win $10,000. The Metropolis Next Generation Competition deadline’s Jan. 30, 2009.

>> Starbucks UK pledges to go 100% fair trade for its espresso drinks. (via change.org) That means Starbucks UK has finally caught up to Dunkin’ Donuts, whose espresso drinks have been 100% fair trade certified for years now — while Starbucks US remains behind the curve. Keep in mind that this Starbucks’ fair trade commitment doesn’t include regular, non-espresso coffee at UK or US locations, though most Starbucks in the UK do have one fair trade blend brewing every day.

>> Starbucks US is selling a couple green gifts this year though: Recycled Tumblers made with 22-28 percent post-consumer recycled content, and stainless steel water bottles, for $9.95 and $15.95, respectively. As with any other reusable mug, Starbucks will give you a dime off your drink for bringing your own container — though the mermaid still hasn’t taken my advice on just shaving a dime off the regular prices and charging a dime to those who don’t bring their own.

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