SustainLane Newsletter Archive
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Can't wait another seven days for your SustainLane Newsletter
fix? Get your sustainable lifestyle info when you want it: check out this archive for a complete list of our
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- SL.com Ed. 52 - Gardening - Plant, Eat, Repeat
- Learn which composter Damon G. uses to keep the peace in his suburban home, what Cris B. loves about worm poop, and why Jenn A. uses fiber instead of peat in her garden.
- SL.com Ed. 51 - Kids - Lean, Green, and Pre-Teen
- Netty L. suggests getting kids involved in educational games like Xeko, Tricia A. advises parents to feed their kids right even when it doesn't feel that way, and SustainLane VP Jay G. explains how he teaches his son sustainable values with a lunchbox.
- SL.com Ed. 50 - Bags - Paper or Plastic?
- Rachel K. owns a Chico Bag so she's never caught empty-handed, Cris B. shops in style with her Envirosax totes, Debra B. recommends her waterproof Trader Joe's bag for shoppers everywhere, and SustainLane site producer Jenn A. shares some figures on the problems with disposable bags in our weekly staff pick.
- SL.com Ed. 49 - Travel - Planes, Trains and Automobiles
- Kate C. prefers Amtrak to other forms of transportation, Toni P. says AAA members should get onboard with Better World Club, Abendigo R. researches the green cred of cities before he visits them with the SustainLane City Rankings Guide, and our CEO James E. suggests a great eco-destination for those who haven't made plans yet.
- SL.com Ed. 48 - Shoes - Walk Lightly, Shoe Shop Accordingly
- See how Netty L. stays stylish while avoiding toxic chemical dyes, which shoe brand is number one in Abendigo R.'s book, and why Adam W.'s doormat has more in common with his shoes than you would think.
- SL.com Ed. 47 - Wine - Wine Not? It's Green
- See which organic wine Pamela L. says is an adventure in every bottle, what biodynamic winery Mary V. visits at least once a year, and why Jenn A. loves drinking wine on "doctor's orders."
- SL.com Ed. 46 - The Green Office - Greening Your Work Scene
- Hear which phone service Shayne B. recommends for your important calls, what company Erica D. recommends for all your green office equipment, and where to find the humorous website Valerie B. visits to locate electronic recycling centers in her area.
- SL.com Ed. 45 - The Fashion Issue
- See what sustainable fabric excites Abendigo R., which sustainable designer delights Jenn A., and where Cris B. goes for stylish secondhand clothes.
- SL.com Ed. 44 - Water - Message in a Water Bottle
- Read on to see why Roji O. likes her water ionized not stirred, what bottle Louda B. fills up with filtered water, and what product Adam W. trusted to purify his water in the Amazon Rainforest.
- SL.com Ed. 43 - Organics - Look Ma, No Pesticides
- See how much MO Z. loves Mona Vie's Organic Acai Juice, which business Valerie B. adores for their organic fashion, and why Abendigo R. doesn't trust Horizon's Organic Half and Half.
- SL.com Ed. 42 - Beer - Green Beer All Year Round
- Read on to see which organic English ale Tammi B. recommends above all others, what brewery Aydee V. prefers for its taste as well as its environmental and social message, and how Adam W. plans on saving the world just by drinking beer (and reading a book about it).
- SL.com Ed. 41 - Homeopathy - Homeopathy and You
- Read up on which homeopathic remedy Gemma P. uses to help her sleep, how Julie C. swears by Sabadil's homeopathic hay fever cure, and what homeopathic product Cris B. uses to keep her chronic nerve pain at bay.
- SL.com Ed. 40 - Biodynamic Food - Do You Buy Biodynamic?
- Read why Jill B. loves the biodynamic yogurt from Seven Stars Farm, what Cris B. sees in Frey's biodynamic wines, and how Christine V. gets her hands biodynamically clean every time she steps off the bus.
- SL.com Ed. 39 - Green Cars - More Smiles Per Gallon
- See why Chris O. says the only word to describe Aptera's plug-in hybrid is "Wow," what Brian T. has to say about his brand new ZENN electric vehicle, and how Cris B. washes her car without wasting a drop of water.
- SL.com Ed. 38 - Renewable Energy - Energy From the Most Unlikely Places
- Read what John B. thinks about Nick Delchev's pollution-free engine, the bright future that Vishwa R. can power with his bare hands, and why Mike W. never misses an edition of Home Power Magazine.
- SL.com Ed. 37 - Wind Power - Watts Blowing in the Wind
- Read what Tom S. has to say about his personal wind turbine, how Michelle S. gets all her energy from renewable resources, and why Jamie H. uses a Terrapass (which invests in wind farms) to offset her car's carbon footprint.
- SL.com Ed. 36 - Biodiesel - Is Biofuel All Stalk?
- Read what Karin L. has to say about the conversion kit that lets her run her car on used vegetable oil, and find out why Debbie A. prefers her Passat to a hybrid.
- SL.com Ed. 35 - Solar Power - Solar's Time to Shine
- Read Mary C.'s review of REnU rentable solar systems, and then see what solar powered product Chris B. thinks we should import from England.
- SL.com Ed. 34 - Year in Review - '07, How Green It's Been
- Check out some of our favorite news articles from the past year.
- SL.com Ed. 33 - Stress - Tune In, Tea Up, Sack Out
- Abendigo R. suggests replacing your usual holiday mix with a CD of Golden Tibetan Singing Bowls, and Chris B. says you will be sure to get some good rest if you end your day with a cup of Organic Nighty Night Tea. If you're really ready to reward yourself for a year well done, James E. recommends improving your sleep with a LifeKind Organic Mattress.
- SL.com Ed. 32 - Healthy Eating - Gain 5 Pounds Instead of 10 This Holiday Season!
- See why Chris B. feels comfortable warming up her winter nights with delicious soups from Pacific Natural Foods, and why Netty L. loves both the taste and the health benefits of red beets.
- SL.com Ed. 31 - Green Gifts - How To Make Your Holiday Greener Than The Grinch
- 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!
- SL.com Ed. 30 - Holiday Waste - Cut Holiday Clutter
- Cris B. signed up for Catalog Choice to eliminate the delivery of unwanted catalogs, and Adam W. wraps all his gifts in newspaper. Take our Gift Giving Survey, and check out the results of our Thanksgiving Survey. Plus! Find the perfect gift with the SustainLane Holiday Gift Guide.
- SL.com Ed. 29 - Thanksgiving - Healthy Holiday Menu
- Cris B. plans to cook an organic turkey from Diestel Family Turkey Ranch, and Netty L. is making a green bean casserole this Thanksgiving with Organic French Cut Green Beans by Cascadian Farms.
- SL.com Ed. 28 - Alleviating Eczema
- Mike A. created Emily Baby and Adult Skin Soother for his daughter's eczema, and Jessica P. had great results using Pomega 5 Healing Cream.
- SL.com Ed. 27 - Gluten - Gluten-Free 'n Easy
- Cris B. whips up Ancient Harvest Quinoa Flakes for a healthy gluten free breakfast, and Deanne S. uses Bob's Red Mill Almond Flour for yummy baked goods.
- SL.com Ed. 26 - Halloween - A Healthier Halloween
- Ryan H. gives out Boo! Key Balls to tiny ghosts and ghouls. Netty L. suggests College Farm Organic Hard Candy for little princesses and pirates.
- SL.com Ed. 25 - Detox - Detoxing Your Way to Health and Happiness
- This edition is all about detox, a popular topic among SustainLane users. Kate B. underwent the Master Cleanse and SustainLane staffer, Deanne S., performs a bi-annual cleanse with Garden of Life Perfect Cleanse.
- SL.com Ed. 24 - Breast Cancer - Steps to Prevent It
- October is breast cancer awareness month, and this edition focuses on awareness and steps toward prevention. Cris B. reviews Valley Fresh Chicken, who will donate to the Susan G. Komen For The Cure Foundation for every purchase, and Christine V. shares a powerful new book called Exposed about toxins in our everyday environment.
- SL.com Ed. 23 - Coffee - A Whole Latte Love
- Susie S. picks up a Box O'Beans by Gorilla Coffee Roasters whenever she is in Brooklyn, and your newsletter author Netty L. indulges in the non-green guilty pleasure of having organic, fair-trade Holler Mountain Blend coffee shipped to her from Stumptown Coffee Roasters in Portland, Oregon.
- SL.com Ed. 22 -Pets - Green Paws
- Chiyo C. gives her Labrador / shepherd mix a bath with non-toxic Earthbath Oatmeal and Aloe Dog Shampoo, and James E. recommends Raw Instinct Cat Food for healthy kitties.
- SL.com Ed. 21 - Alternative Transportation - Get on the Green Train
- Laura O. loves being a member of ZipCar car sharing service because it benefits her and her community, and Ken O. talks about the numerous benefits of traveling by Amtrak.
- SL.com Ed. 20 - Facial Care - Green In The Face
- Beth E. is a big fan of the entire line of facial care products from organic, biodynamic skin care company, Dr. Hauschka. Abendigo R. found a solution to his search for a non- toxic men's shaving cream with North Woods Shave Cream by Aubrey Organics.
- SL.com Ed. 19 - Back to School '07
- Cris B. recommends the Laptop Lunch Kit for brown baggers, and SustainLane Staffer, Netty L. wants everyone to know about Earthpak backpacks made from recycled soda bottles.
- SL.com Ed. 18 - Cosmetics -Putting a Green Face Forward
- Susie S. relies on Burt's Bees Natural Tinted Facial Moisturizer, and SustainLane Staffer, Christine V. brings her non-toxic nail polish by Anise along with her into the nail salon.
- SL.com Ed. 17 - Laundry - In the Wash
- Sara G. couldn't stand the fumes from conventional stain removers and found Ecover Stain Remover at her local co-op, Abendigo R. scrubs his duds with petroleum-free Seventh Generation Liquid Laundry Detergent.
- SL.com Ed. 16 - Fitness - Work it Out
- Sacha C. found a bit of peace at the Tranquil Space Yoga Studio in Washington, DC, and SustainLane Staffer, Haru K. tested out the office trampoline.
- SL.com Ed. 15 - Trash and Bags
- Edward K. got rid of the mess and frustration from home composting by using Biobag compost bags, and SustainLane Staffer, Abendigo R. produces less plastic waste by choosing Seventh Generation Recycled Plastic Tall Kitchen Bags.
- SL.com Ed. 14 - Beverages - The Glass is Half Full
- Jeremiah K. stays hydrated with his Klean Kanteen, and Haru K. treats herself to Izze's all natural soda.
- SL.com Ed. 13 - Gardens - Green More Than Just Your Thumb
- Valencia G. tells us about her homemade compost unit, SustainLane staffer, Valerie B. serves up worm poop tea to her plants, and we look at the latest garden related headlines.
- SL.com Ed. 12 - 4th of July - Red, White and Green Grilling
- Mary Ellen A. adores Organic Prairie ground beef, and SustainLane staffer Abendigo R. prefers andouille sausage from Whole Foods. Plus, Harriet from The Unsustainables has some fun in the sun herself, and the folks at SustainLane Government want everyone to know that their best practices database is open to every citizen.
- SL.com Ed. 11 - Kids - Green Little Ones
- This edition is all about the tiny greenies out there: babies, infants and children. SustainLane member, Elizabeth D., raves about gDiapers, Reid K., VP of business development, recommends glass baby bottles, and The Unsustainables find a creative use for a baby bjorn.
- SL.com Ed. 10 - The Homestead - A Green Home is a Happy Home
- Chris O., gives some tips on how to get the most out of compact fluorescent bulbs, and our founder explains why he can't live without his organic mattress.
- SL.com Ed. 9 - Clothes - Earth Friendly Fashion
- One of our users raves about her organic jeans, sustainable fashion mogul Summer Rayne Oakes tells us about her favorite eco-fashion, Ashwin from The Unsustainables gets a makeover, and we look at the latest headlines from the crossroads of sustainability and fashion.
- SL.com Ed. 8 - Food - One Bite at a Time
- The choices you make when eating and drinking do matter - as one of our users, reviewing Numi Tea, suggests. Why are so many foods at the supermarket packed with corn-based sugars? This edition's news links will explain. What else? Well, hamburgers sing a show tune in the latest episode of The Unsustainables.
- SL.com Ed. 7 - Celebrate Earth Day
- Need we say more?
- SL.com Ed. 6 - Packaging - Good Things Come in Natural Packages
- This edition is about packaging, recycling and re-use. One of our users recommends a minimally packaged, airline friendly shampoo, The Unsustainables get recycled on Yahoo! Video, and we talk about how one of our favorite personal care companies, Pangea Organics, takes re-usable packaging to a whole other level.
- SL.com Ed. 5 - Alternative Fuel for Thought
- This edition covers everything from biodiesel to algae. Find out what US cities are leading the way in alternative fuel fleets and why it matters to you.
- SL.com Ed. 4 - Non Toxic Products
- This edition covers everything from insect repellant to cosmetics?along with some of the latest news that can help you create a healthier, safer environment for yourself, your family and your friends.
- SL.com Ed. 3 - Clean Tech
- Find out the Top 5 cities backing clean tech investments, breaking news from the world of clean tech, and what The Unsustainables are doing in Hollywood.
- SL.com Ed. 2 - Will You Be SustainLane?s Valentine?
- In this Valentine?s Day themed edition, you?ll find love between The Unsustainables, ideas for romantic gifts, and one of our users espousing her love of her favorite baby lotion. Don't miss these and other Valentine's Day tips!
- SL.com Ed. 1 - Introducing SustainLane
- Welcome to the first edition of the newsletter from SustainLane.com - the company that brings green to the mainstream. We are thrilled to unveil The Unsustainables, our original animated series. We also have a brand new Home Page where you can check out the Top Ten Things You Can Do To Green Your Community and SustainLane Government.
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