www.sustainlane.com:/feeds/user/W7P89KD28PPAMDYS3ZURSRZCR2SB 2009-11-22T02:49:44Z http://www.sustainlane.com/rev/1/favicon.ico http://www.sustainlane.com/rev/1/img/v2/header/logo_233px.gif Copyright ©, 2004-2009 SustainableCircles Corp. All rights reserved. Athens, OH Mary R. http://www.sustainlane.com/members/W7P89KD28PPAMDYS3ZURSRZCR2SB www.sustainlane.com:r/11324 2009-06-21T22:50:55Z

DEET is nasty, toxic – and effective. Problem is, non-toxic alternatives tend to do little more than give mosquitoes a nice hit of aromatherapy before they pierce into your skin. Not any more. eco.kid’s Bug-a-Bug insect repellent is more than 99 percent plant based and certified organic. It smells... read more »
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www.sustainlane.com:r/11233 2009-06-04T17:54:39Z

For some situations – say, a backpacking trip – deodorant is optional. For others, well, it’s not. Enter Burt’s Bees herbal spray deodorant. It stands out on the shelf because it’s in a recyclable aluminum can, so it doesn’t have to go in the trash when you’re finished with it. Inside is a... read more »
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www.sustainlane.com:r/11007 2009-05-04T14:39:26Z

Endango is a fun game for adults and kids ages six and up to play and “get green”! The object of the game is to move your three game animals from endangered to saved. Each player selects an Endango kid (a recyclable plastic game piece to move around the board), a habitat and animals. For example... read more »
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www.sustainlane.com:r/10951 2009-04-21T16:41:11Z

If your primary source of transportation is a bicycle, you can pretty much live out of this bag (it’s huge – 19 x 15 x 6 inches). There are a dozen pockets in the prAna Whipsaw, including a spacious main compartment with a separate section for your laptop. Most of the bag is accessible via Velcro... read more »
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www.sustainlane.com:r/10842 2009-03-30T15:27:00Z

Putting on a pair of Mahdia Divine pants from PrAna is just that – divine. The soft 100 percent certified organic cotton with added spandex is like wearing a second set of your own skin. The elastic waistband rests right on the hip line without digging into your waist, and the flared cuffs sport a... read more »
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www.sustainlane.com:r/10676 2009-03-02T21:13:44Z

Pretty much everyone knows by now to avoid water bottles with BPA (bisphenol-A). Personally, I knew that when my water smelled and tasted like plastic, but a lot of people need to hear it from an expert. Laken has been making BPA-free, aluminum water bottles for years. The big plus is that the... read more »
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www.sustainlane.com:r/10504 2009-02-10T19:51:12Z

I’m committed to never burning coal again to charge the small stuff. The Brunton Solaris portable solar panels fold- or roll-out into a solar sheet is nearly paper-thin. The 12-volt battery (12 ounces to 4 pounds, depending on which model) allows you to store that energy for bigger power draws, like... read more »
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www.sustainlane.com:r/10434 2009-01-29T16:58:28Z

If you’re used to the old trick of bungee-cording a stolen milk crate to your rear rack to haul your stuff, the Burley Flatbed bicycle cargo trailer is a huge leap forward, because with a trailer your load’s center of gravity is lower, which translates into vastly improved stability and ease of... read more »
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www.sustainlane.com:r/10370 2009-01-23T03:06:21Z

It's not super bright, but it's bright enough to play cards by, tell ghost stories by, even cook by if you're hard core - you're hard core, right? With this hand-cranked lantern, there’s no need to worry about batteries, no toxic fumes from burning fuel, no fire hazard and no mess from candle wax... read more »
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www.sustainlane.com:r/10358 2009-01-22T03:08:20Z

The ECO Thermo 6 from Pacific Outdoor Equipment is a comfortable sleeping pad for camping and backpacking. But here's why you'll sleep well: it's made from bamboo fiber and POE purchases renewable energy carbon credits to offset the carbon created in manufacturing and shipping. Women's and men's... read more »
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