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Welcome to the second edition of the newsletter from
SustainLane
- the company that brings green to the mainstream.
In this Valentine’s Day themed
edition, you’ll find love
between The
Unsustainables, ideas for romantic gifts, and one
of our users espousing her
love of her favorite baby lotion. Don't miss these
and other Valentine's Day tips!
| Harold Hearts Daphne - Tell A Friend! |
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Even an Unsustainable does crazy things for love. So
if you haven't watched Harold, this Valentine's Day
is the perfect time to share him
and all The Unsustainables with your sweetie.
And while you're at it, why not send
them to your
other loving friends?
Watch The
Unsustainables.
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| Sustainability In The News |
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As consumer demand for sustainable alternatives
grows, companies are taking note and altering their
products, advertising, and business practices.
Victoria
Secret Catalog Goes Green - After reaching
an agreement with activist groups, Limited Brands,
the company that produces the Victoria's Secret
Catalog, is increasing the amount of recycled
material in their catalogs.
How
Do You Know Those Flowers Are Organic? - A
new certification program, Veriflora,
ensures the cut flowers you buy are grown
sustainably. Look for it when shopping for your
sweetheart.
Top
25 Partners in Green Power Partnership -
Large consumer retailers including Whole Foods,
Staples, and Kohl's are some of the largest
purchasers of green energy, according to the EPA's
Green Power Partnership list.
Comments about these headlines? Email your
thoughts to community@sustainlane.com.
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Do you know of a green product or business that you
just love (or just love to hate)? Share your
opinion with us and you’ll be entered for
a chance to receive an eco-friendly car. Plus, your
review could be featured in our next newsletter.
Enter up to five times a day to increase your chances.
Here’s a great review submitted by one of you!
“I just love the smell of my babies. Fresh out of
the tub and rubbed down with I Dream Baby, Baby
Lotion from Isabella's
Dream. It keeps my little one safe. I'm not
rubbing any harsh chemicals deep into the skin and
clogging pores. It's made with no synthetics...best
for my baby!”
- Jodi Falk, Eatonville, WA.
Tell
a friend or family member about SustainLane
so we can hear their opinion, too.
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| Forget Red - Make It A Green Valentine’s Day |
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Our favorite tips to make your V-Day more eco-friendly:
Recycle Paper, Not Feelings: Homemade cards
made from recycled materials express tender emotions
without pre-packaged sentiments.
Go Organic For Love: Consider organic chocolates,
wine and flowers as gifts. They taste better and
show concern for the gift receiver. Plus, buying
organic is like giving the earth a Valentine. Who
doesn't want to do that? We recommend OrganicBouquet.com
for flowers, Equal
Exchange Chocolates, and
Benziger Wine.
For more ideas, read the Valentine’s
Day Gift Guide from the Organic
Consumer’s Association.
Review
an eco-friendly gift you purchased.
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| Join Us At These Upcoming Events |
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The Environmentally Conscious and Organic Trade
Show: Kate Butchart, our green business guru,
will be speaking on eco-fashion.
February 12 – 15
Las Vegas, NV
www.globalecoshow.com
Green Technology Summit: Learn about green
technology for city governments, professional
builders and contractors. Visit our booth to chat
with the SustainLane Government staff about
sustainability for cities.
March 13 – 14
Sacramento, CA
www.green-technology.org/events.htm
Green Festival: SustainLane is proud to be the
premier partner of the largest green event in the
country. Come celebrate Earth Day with us!
April 21 – 22
Chicago, IL
www.greenfestivals.org
The LOHAS 11 Forum: We’ll be on hand for all of
LOHAS, which brings together leaders in the
health and sustainability movement.
May 14 - 16
Los Angeles, CA
www.lohas.com/forum/
Investors’ Circle 2007 Spring Conference &
Venture Fair: More than a hundred-fifty
investors gather at this event to discuss socially
responsible capital.
May 22 - 24
San Francisco, CA
www.investorscircle.net
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