SustainLane Newsletter
April 2007 - Edition 7

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The launch of SustainLane's community powered directory, with thousands of reviews of green products and businesses, comes just in time for Earth Day--check it out to find local green businesses, products, and services for your celebration! In the meantime, find out what's going on this Earth Day; check out Divine Caroline, a new social network for women; and watch the newest episode of The Unsustainables. And don't forget to stop by our booth to say "hi" if you're celebrating Earth Day at the Chicago Green Festival!

In This Issue
  • Sustain Launches Green Reviews
  • Earth Day In The News
  • Don't Be a Chicken!
  • Tell Your Story
  • Fun Idea From Our Friends at Energy Star
  • Upcoming Events

  • Sustain Launches Green Reviews
    Read green reviews on SustainLane.com

    SustainLane is thrilled to announce the launch of our community powered directory of green products, businesses and user reviews!

    Read reviews by thousands of people about green products and businesses. Use our directory to find green businesses in your area, and to discover green alternatives to conventional products. Review products and businesses you've tried--and share them with your friends across the country. Log on today and check it out!

    And, if you sign up and write a review today, you can still enter to receive an eco-friendly car--only 2 months left!

    Write a review on the new SustainLane.


    Earth Day In The News
    G4's electronic recycling program.

    Media companies and consumer groups are planning special events for Earth Day. Here are the latest headlines.

    Recycle Your Playstation
    Cable network, G4, is starting up an electronic waste recycling campaign.

    Sharp Launches Earth Day Recycling Promotion--Recycle your old TV on Sharp's dime.

    MTV and Schwarzenegger Take Green to the Extreme--MTV teams up with Schwarzenegger for a green episode of a popular reality show for Earth Day.

    Comments about these headlines? Email your thoughts to community@sustainlane.com.


    Don't Be a Chicken!
    The Unsustainables in "Skin Deep"

    This Earth Day, watch the latest episode from The Unsustainables! In Home on the Range, Harold and Ashwin get more than they bargain for when they go shopping for a free stove. And while you're there, confess how you're unsustainable on The Unsustainables blog. Last but not least, don't forget to vote for our episodes at the Green World Contest!

    Watch The Unsustainables.


    Tell Your Story
    Divine Caroline

    At DivineCaroline.com, women can write and publish stories about anything that matters to them. With articles on topics ranging from Changemakers to Emotional Well-Being to Raising Kids, we think you'll be inspired by these personal voices exploring real- life dilemmas and offering how-to advice on everyday issues. You may even want to add your own-- registration is free, and you're encouraged to share.

    In fact, as a DivineCaroline partner, SustainLane has added its voice to the mix; you'll find our feature, "Painted Face: How Cosmetics Endanger Women," and many others just published this week in honor of Earth Day.


    Fun Idea From Our Friends at Energy Star
    Energy Star Giving Tree

    If you're looking for ways to honor the earth this Earth Day, visit our friends at Energy Star.

    At the Energy Star Giving Tree, you can take actions as "gifts" for the Earth-and even dedicate those actions to somebody you love, by adding a leaf to a virtual tree. And free Earth Day e-cards make it easy to invite your family and friends to make their contribution to the Giving Tree.


    Upcoming Events

    Warren Karlenzig at Barbara's Books: SustainLane's Warren Karlenzig reads excerpts from the new book How Green Is Your City? and answers questions about sustainability in cities.
    April 19
    Chicago, IL
    www.barbarasbookstore.com

    Green Festival: SustainLane is 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

    Teen Thrive Earth Fest: Young adults can build and race solar cars and participate in a YouTube video contest at this free event.
    April 29
    Marina, CA
    www.familythrive.com

    The Commonwealth Club, "How Green Is Your City?": SustainLane's Warren Karlenzig will be the lead panelist in a discussion about the urban green movement.
    May 2
    San Francisco, CA
    http://upcoming.org/event/161632/

    The LOHAS 11 Forum: SustainLane will 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 and fifty investors gather at this event to discuss socially responsible capital.
    May 22 - 24
    San Francisco, CA
    www.investorscircle.net

    5th Annual BALLE Conference: SustainLane is a proud sponsor of this conference where business owners, government officials and entrepreneurs talk about social and environmental innovations in the business world.
    May 31 - June 2
    Berkeley, CA
    livingeconomies.org/events/conference07




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