Beth E. adores the entire line of facial care products from organic, biodynamic skin care company, Dr. Hauschka.

Dr Hauschka Holistic Skin Care Products

"This is the best and cleanest line out there. It's been around since 1967 out of Germany and it only uses plants and minerals. They were 'green' before "green" was trendy. They believe in the energy of the plants and do not even allow electric tools in the herb gardens. This company gets better . . . click here to read more"

Vanessa T. says that Pangea Matcha Green Tea Mask is worth the extra cost at the grocery store.

Krishnan R. uses Jason Natural Aloe Vera Aftershave, a certified organic product with aloe and chamomile.

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What products help you keep your face feeling fresh? Write a review at SustainLane and enter glow in the keywords to be entered in our weekly contest.

This week's contest is about facial care. Write a review about cleansers, toners, soaps, shaving creams, clay masks or anything that you use to take care of your face and enter glow in the keywords. Write it before Friday, September 14th. The winner will receive a Dr. Hauschka Facial Care Kit.

Congratulations, Cris B! You are the winner of last week's review writing contest about school supplies. Cris B. will receive a jar of Amazing Grass Kidz Nutritional Powder for her review of ecojot notebooks. Check out Cris B.'s Review!

ecojot...coming soon to classrooms everywhere!

"Soon, ecojot notebooks will appear in classrooms everywhere. Kids are going to find them fun, and environmentally responsible parents are going to buy them for their kids, because ecojot paper products are made from 100% post consumer, old, used paper. The inks (vegetable base) and glues . . . click here to read more"

Personal health, environmental health, and waste reduction are all concerns that arise when we choose facial care products. Here are the latest headlines.

Concern Rises Over Effects of Parabens--Increased availability of research about the effects of parabens on the body, has driven the demand for paraben free cosmetics.

1. Read 2. Rinse 3. Repeat--Learn more about what you need to know about the products you use everyday.

Save a Tree. Eat a Booger --An Aspen, Colorado Ski Company has boycotted the use of products by Kimberly Clark, maker of Kleenex facial tissue.

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

Abendigo R. searched for a non-toxic shaving cream, until his wife brought home North Woods Shave Cream by Aubrey Organics.

Carcinogen-free shaving cream that's practically edible!

"My wife found me a great organic shaving cream after I decided to give up on commercial name brands that are notoriously loaded with carcinogens, parabens, and colorings.

Even many of the so-called green brands of shaving cream are chock-full of chemicals and carcinogens -- Aubrey is the best one on the market, my wife tells me, next to going grassroots D.I.Y. and making it with clay. . . Click here to read more"

Valerie B. is addicted to Aloe Calming Facial Cleanser from The Body Shop.

For 3 years, Rehan I. has relied on Thoroughly Clean Face Wash by Desert Essence Organics.

What do you use to put your best face forward? Write a review of a facial care product at SustainLane and enter glow in the keywords to be entered in our weekly contest.

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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