Susie S. depends on Burt's Bees Natural Tinted Facial Moisturizer to give her face light coverage and added moisture with fewer toxins than conventional moisturizers.

Moistens and Covers Without Looking Like "Make up"

"For a couple of years I've relied on Burt's Bees natural tinted facial moisturizer as a cover up + face powder. It's a great light cover up that also moisturizes your skin. The four shades of moisturizer come in a convenient tube (which sometimes . . . click here to read more"

Adrienne S. adores Aveda LipShine in a shade of ginger.

Vanessa T. treats herself to Stella McCartney's line of high-end organic and vegetarian cosmetics.

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This week's contest is about cosmetics. Write a review about a personal care product that you use and enter fresh in the keywords. Write it before Friday, August 31st. The winner will receive a Burt's Bees Lip Shimmers Kit including 4 shades of Burt's Bees Lip Shimmers.

Congratulations, Christina D! You are the winner of last week's review writing contest about laundry. Christina D. will receive an Ecover Prize Pack including Ecover Stain Remover and Ecover Fabric Softener for her review of The Good Home Co. Laundry Fragrance. Check out Christina D.'s Review!

Beach Days...here for good?

"Lets start with the pros: the 64 fl oz bottle is made of #2 HDPE and so is recyclable, the company does not test on animals and they are honest on their website by stating that they use 'cleaning surfactants that are biodegradable, vegetable based and phosphate free as much as we can' ... click here to read more"

There's more to makeup and cosmetics than meets the eye. Here are the latest headlines.

Does Your Makeup Need a NonToxic Makeover?--The average person uses 15 personal care products each day. Find out about what's in the ones that you use.

Scientists criticize EPA chemical screening program--Leading scientists say the upcoming chemical screening tests planned by the EPA are flawed and insufficient.

What can you tell from the label?--A group known as the Coalition for Safe Cosmetics is trying to get mainstream cosmetics companies to pledge to make safer products.

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

When Chistine V. goes to get her nails done, she brings non-toxic nail polish by Anise along with her.

Non-Toxic Nail Polish

"Nail polish is among the highest-concern product categories in terms of serious health effects in cosmetics. Anise nail polishes are not made with toxic chemicals, such as formaldehyde, toluene and dibutyl phthalate . . . Click here to read more"

Netty L. paints her toes pink with Sparitual Nail Lacquer in Tickled Pink.

Jessica P. won't leave the house without wearing Aveda Mosscara, made from Icelandic moss.

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Rocky Mountain Sustainable Living Fair:
A hands-on, family-oriented event to educate people of all ages about sustainable living practices at the New Belgium Brewery with speakers, 150 exhibitors, a beer garden, and more.
September 15 - 16
Fort Collins, CO
sustainablelivingassociation.org

West Coast Green:
A residential building conference and expo with speakers such as Erin Brokovich, Ed Begley, Jr., and San Francisco mayor, Gavin Newsom.
September 20 - 22
San Francisco, CA
westcoastgreen.org

Sustainable Brands '07:
Join industry experts for two information-packed days this September to learn how to navigate this new brand landscape and develop your own sustainable brand story.
Sept 26-28
New Orleans, LA
sustainablebrands07.com

Green Festival DC:
The largest green event in the country kicks off in Washington, D.C, and then heads to San Francisco, comes to Seattle for the first time, and finishes next year in Chicago.
October 6 - 7
Washington, D.C.
greenfestivals.org

SVN Fall Conference:
Social Venture Network is a group dedicated to bringing about a more sustainable world through business. The title of the fall conference is World Changing: Innovation in Action.
October 11 - 14
La Jolla, Ca
svn.org

Bioneers Conference:
Visionary thinkers from all walks of life congregate at this weekend-long conference to discuss the forefront of positive change.
October 19 - 21
San Rafael, CA
bioneers.org

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.

Green Festival San Francisco:
The largest green event in the country. Look forward to three days of food, vendors, and inspiring speakers.
November 9 - 11
San Francisco, CA
greenfestivals.org