SustainLane Newsletter
SustainLane Newsletter
August 2007 - Edition 14

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Welcome to the Weekly SustainLane Newsletter, a weekly selection of your great reviews, news about sustainability, and updates from SustainLane. If you would prefer not to receive the newsletter, simply opt out at the bottom of this email.

This edition is all about beverages. Jeremiah K. stays hydrated with his Klean Kanteen, and Haru K. treats herself to Izze's all natural soda. There's a lot more to drink in around SustainLane as we roll out big new features: pictures and private messaging! Plus, take our short survey for another chance at snagging a SustainLane t-shirt. Also, write a reviewof a sustainable beverage for a chance to get a Klean Kanteen! Read more below.

In This Issue
  • Featured Review
  • New Features!! Pictures and Private Messaging
  • Water and Beverages in the News
  • Staff Pick
  • Upcoming Events

  • Featured Review
    Klean Kanteen

    There's no better beverage than water. When Jeremiah K. upgraded from a Nalgene water bottle to a Klean Kanteen to avoid toxins leached by plastic, the change tasted great.

    Way Better than Yo' Average Nalgene

    "I recently purchased a stainless steel Klean Kanteen H2O bottle at the '06 Health and Harmony Festival. I have had many Nalgene water bottles in my days, but moving away from them to the steel Kanteen was the best move I ever made. I have always had my doubts about the health factor of drinking out of plastic that is years old. The steel alleviates any concern I might have, plus the water tastes better. You might never know that lexan gives water a "plasticky" taste, but as soon as you switch over the difference is totally noticeable. The only problem I have had . . . click here to read more"

    More great water-related reviews:

    Paul J. is a big fan of the compostable corn bottles used by Biota bottled water.

    Toshio M. and Ed. G. use Sigg aluminum water bottles as an alternative to plastic water bottles and both remark on Sigg's sleek design.

    *** Win a Klean Kanteen. Write a review of a sustainable beverage by this Friday. I'll announce the winner in next week's newsletter. Look forward to more newsletter contests each week.


    New Features!! Pictures and Private Messaging
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    Water and Beverages in the News
    US Food Companies Limit Ads For Kids

    Obesity, clean water, and organic ingredients--a few factors that we consider when staying hydrated. Here are the latest headlines.

    US Food Companies Limit Ads For Kids--Eleven of the largest US Food Companies, including MacDonald's and Coca Cola, made promises to limit ads targeting young children.

    New Yorkers Urged to Drink Tap Water--An ad campaign titled "Get Your Fill" kicked off in New York extolling the virtues of the city's tap water.

    Food Safety Scares Boost Organic Sales--Organic dairy saw a twenty percent rise in sales over the past year.

    Have a headline we should cover? Email your links to community@sustainlane.com.


    Staff Pick
    Izze’s Sparkling Pomegrante Drink

    Haru K.'s favorite soda is Izze's Sparkling Pomegrante drink. She often makes requests for it when someone in the office goes on a run to pick up lunch.

    Move ova Dr. Pepper. Make some room for Izze!

    "I tried the Izze's Sparkling Pomegranate drink today - it rocks! Perfectly sweetened - naturally that is with real fruit juice (no refined sugar that is hard for your body to break down) and no caffeine so you can keep that natural high. Izze partners with Global Education Fund for Project Reach, a program that provides . . . Click here to read more"

    Other popular beverages around the SustainLane office include:

    Louda B. enjoys Vita Coco, coconut water, Netty L. likes Honest Tea's Peach Ohh- La-Long Iced Tea, and Jessica P. likes Guayaki Yerba Mate's Pure Passion Tea.

    What refreshes you on a hot day? Tell us about it on SustainLane.


    Upcoming Events

    Global ECO Trade and Fashion Show:
    A trade show connecting green buyers with conventional retailers interested in earth-friendly clothing designs, sustainable textiles, and eco- products.

    August 26 - 29
    Las Vegas, NV
    www.globalecoshow.com

    2007 Net Impact Conference:
    BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE: WHAT WILL YOU DO NEXT?

    What will you do next to make our world more sustainable? On November 1-3 more than 1,500 responsible leaders including graduate business students and professionals will gather to search for answers. The 2007 Net Impact Conference will challenge attendees to explore current issues and trends in the business world while engaging them to develop an action-oriented plan for change back in their communities.

    Thursday, November 1 - Saturday, November 3
    Owen Graduate School of Management, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN

    Visit www.netimpact.org/conference for up-to-date information on the Net Impact conference Web site. Additional information is available via e-mail conference@netimpact.org or telephone (415) 429-4230.




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