Greetings!
Welcome to the Weekly SustainLane
Newsletter, a
selection of your great reviews, news
about
sustainability, and updates from SustainLane.
This
issue focuses on giving green gifts this holiday season.
See what Kim W. thinks about hip, chic and recycled gifts from Gigglefish, and see why James E. says
Klean Kanteens make better presents then plastic Nalgenes. Plus, examine the
results from last week's Holiday Waste Survey, and don't forget to check out the
SustainLane Holiday Gift Guide to make sure your gifts echo your eco-philosophy!
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Featured Review
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 Kim W. loves that all Gigglefish.com gifts from accessories to bath and body products are sustainable and recycled.
Click for Gigglefish Hip Green Gifts
Gigglefish Gifts Has Awesome Green Gifts
"I found
Gigglefish Gifts on your site and have already ordered several holiday
gifts from their online boutique. Honestly, Gigglefish Gifts has the
cutest, chicest green jewelry and gift items all made from recycled and
sustainable materials. I even bought..." click here to read more
Have any great green gift ideas? Write a review at
SustainLane.com.
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| Holiday Waste Survey Results
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 43% of SustainLane users plan on reusing their wrapping paper this year, while 35% will recycle it.
Lee Ann P. offers suggestions on ways to save wrapping paper.
More than half of all SustainLane users believe in re-gifting because it saves resources, and a whopping 95% of all users will keep their holiday decorations to use again next year.
Louda B. suggests Freecycle.com as a great way to re-gift.
The most popular holiday card choices among SustainLane users (58%) were good old fashioned physical cards. However, 78% of those cards will be printed on recycled paper using a biodegradable ink.
SustainLane's favorite physical holiday cards.
Finally,
Congratulations to Alice V., who
received a SustainLane T-shirt for taking the survey.
Want to boast about your own holiday waste saving tricks? Write a review for all to see at SustainLane.com.
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| Green Holiday Shopping In the News
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The holidays are usually more about presents and family
then they are about environmental and moral philosophy. Here are some articles explaining why this holiday season is gearing up to be somewhat different. See what kind of unusual holiday gifts are gracing department store shelves this year. Tainted toys from China: What's a parent to do?According to NBC, the best way to start off on the green foot in the New Year is by giving green gifts now. Did you know?? A study conducted in Chicago's Andersonville neighborhood found that
local businesses re-circulate 70 percent more money locally than chains,
per square foot occupied. Comments about these headlines? Email your
thoughts to
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| Staff Pick
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No More Plastic Water Bottles"It's pretty unreal that in California alone we put about 1 billion
plastic drinking bottles into landfill each year. When you consider
that most of these water companies are putting water in bottles in an
unregulated environment, it makes you wonder what you are paying for
anyway. I switched to carrying my own water with me in a stainless
steel container distributed by Klean Kanteen. This is a great
container, that lasts pretty much..." click here to read moreShare your tips on greening holiday gifts at SustainLane.com. |
| Upcoming Events
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Green Building for Dummies Book Launch Party
Join architect and author Eric Corey Freed for the launch of his new book, "Green Building & Remodeling for Dummies."
San Francisco
12/11/07
dummies.eventbrite.com
San Francisco Ocean Film Festival:
An event dedicated to enhancing public appreciation
for the ocean and its multifaceted importance to the
planet.
February 1 - 3
San Francisco, CA
oceanfilmfest.org
Better Living Show:
A consumer show highlighting eight core topics
including: lifestyle, home/garden, transportation,
food/beverage, clean tech, eco-adventure, recycling
and conservation with food, speakers, and more.
March 28 - 30
Portland, OR
betterlivingshow.org
Natural Products Expo West:
The largest trade show about natural and organic
products. Over 2,800 exhibitors showcase new
products, and cutting-edge trends. Watch engaging
speakers, and attend informative seminars amidst
endless networking opportunities.
March 14 - 16
Anaheim, CA
expowest.com
Green Festival Seattle:
The largest green event in the country hits Seattle for
the first time!
April 12 - 13
Seattle, WA
greenfestivals.org
All Things Organic:
An event focused exclusively on organic products--all
products on display must be certified organic, made
with certified organic ingredients or be approved for
use in organic products.
April 27 - 29
Chicago, IL
organicexpo.com
Do you have any upcoming green events that you would like to have posted here? Please e-mail us at community@sustainlane.com and tell us about them.
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| Featured Article |
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SustainLane
handpicked the best green gifts to help you
find that perfect item for everyone on your list. And with
"BUY" links on
every product listing, purchasing great healthy gifts just got
easier.
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