SustainLane -- Britney Goes Green For the Superbowl

January 2009
Edition 90

Greetings!

If there's one thing that Americans love more than Superbowl Sunday, it's tracking the tumultuous lives of celebrities. And no celeb's rise, fall, and subsequent rise captivates more than the ex-Mrs. Federline herself, Britney Spears.

So we asked ourselves: what if the world's favorite pop star went green? Would America embrace her green habits just as much as her small-dog-toting-Escalade-driving-head-shaving ways?

To answer this question, we envisioned a green superbowl bash worthy of America's pop princess all the way from invitations to clean-up, with plenty of eats and drinks along the way. So place your bets, and get ready for the kick off!

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In This Issue

Getting the Word Out

Featured Business: Bio-Compostables

Winning Superbowl Snacks

Delicious Drinks

Britney's Betting Pool

Cleaning it All Up

Getting the Word Out

As any pop star knows, it's all about seeing and being seen. If Britney were to have a green Superbowl shindig, we bet she'd use one of these green ways to get the word out:

Send online invitations. SustainLane users love Evite's easy to use, FREE website. No paper, stamps, or waste necessary.

Get creative. For those with a green-thumb, Grow-A-Note's cards and invites are plantable when they are done delivering their message.

Get handmade. We won't have to twist your arm to send Twisted Limb's handmade invitiations made from 100% recycled paper. The SustainLane Green Saver currently has a 15% off coupon for these beautiful cards.

Share your favorite green party tips now on Sustainlane.com!

Featured Business: Bio-Compostables

If Britney were green, she'd be a slave for waste reduction. And if she didn't have enough dishware and utensils for all her friends at her party, plastic would not be her only option. Many SustainLane members recommend compostable dinnerware for big events.

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Five Stars

Picnic and Party Without the Guilt
"It was great to finally find a way to have ware for birthday parties and picnics and not feel bad about the trash you create while using throwaway products..." read more.

- John W.

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Winning Superbowl Snacks

In our green fantasy, Britney would ditch the standard trans-fat laden chips and packaged dips for these SustainLane favorites. Taste and healthfulness go hand-in-hand with these winning snacks:

Rehan I. on Kettle's Organic Yellow Corn Tortilla Chips: "Once you start, you can't stop.These possess a disturbingly addictive quality."

Pamela P. on Jordana G.'s Recipe for Delicious Organic Salsa: "Tried it loved it will make it again! I usually do a raw salsa!"

Valerie B. on Organic Valley's Raw, Sharp Cheddar Cheese: "It's got great classic sharp cheddar taste, a mildly yellow complexion (aka not dyed orange) and it's organic."

Susie S. on Wheat-Free, Gluten-Free Crackers:
"I'm happy to know about Mary's Gone Crackers - the crunchiest most fun and delicious crackers I've ever had."

Need more ideas?

Crystal S. says Mr. Krisper's Sour Cream and Onion Baked Rice Krisps are "better than potato chips."

Kate S.'s hummus recipe is very versatile. Use it as a dip for chips and crudit�s, or as a spread for pita bread.

Ensure your youngest guests are happy by using Sommer P.'s tips for kid-friendly snack ideas.

Share your favorite Superbowl recipes on SustainLane.com!

Delicious Drinks

Wash down the snacks you serve with refreshing beverages. Below, your fellow SustainLane users share their take on what drinks to serve.

Beer: Football's Perfect Partner

Kelly B. on New Belgium Brewing Company:
"Never met one of their beers that I didn't love...I just can't decide which one I need to drink more of... Fat Tire? Mothership Wit? Skinny Dip?" read more.

Juice: For the Non-Alcoholics

Louda B. on Naked Juice Company:
"Yummmmmm. I could probably drink a few of these a day. They have an amazing variety of flavors..." read more.

Soda: Get Your Fizz On

Rachel K. on Organic Apricot Spritzer:
"I really liked the flavors of this apricot-mango spritzer...Refreshing, tasty, and organic..." read more.

Wine: Sip, Sip Syrah

Jenn A. on Frey Vineyard's Syrah 2006:
The Frey syrah has a nice, lush taste without being over the top -- combined with a low price point to make it an excellent table wine in my book..." read more.

Review your favorite drinks now on SustainLane.com!

Britney's Betting Pool
Most Superbowl parties have a betting pool, and Britney's would be no exception. But what would a green Britney give out to the winners? A couple ideas, courtesy of the SustainLane community: A first-rate prize for first place: Tesla's zippy electric roadster would go to the lucky winner. Channel your inner pop-star: Why play Guitar Hero when you could have a handmade hemp guitar? Music to our ears: Britney would upload all her hits to a green iPod for whoever placed third. All about acai: Placing fourth isn't bad if it means getting a year's supply of anti-oxidant rich acai juice. Gifts for all: Britney would make sure everyone didn't leave empty handed and would give Solio's sleek portable solar charger as a parting gift. Review your favorite green gadgets now on SustainLane.com.