The good guys

Many of the companies that we write about routinely give back to the planet. Here are this month's picks.

Get Smart

Lightlife believes in making good food--and in making donations to good groups including Feeding Children Better and United Way. Try the Smart BBQ mix for a quick, hearty vegetarian sloppy joe, $3.49/6 oz. 800.769.3279; www.lightlife.com

Pucker Up for Turtles

Save turtles while moisturizing your lips? Terrapin's Lip Slicks, lightly scented balms in cute recyclable tins, do both. The company donates a portion of its profits to turtle conservation--and (no surprise) uses no animal ingredients and does no animal testing. $3.50/ 0.25 oz. 800.347.5211; www.earthessentials.com

For a Brighter Future

Barbara's Bakery supports the environment by donating a portion of the proceeds from its all-natural cereals and snacks to the National Wildlife Refuge Association. Its Cocoa Organic Wild Puffs will make you feel like a kid again! $2.69/10 oz. 707.765.2273; www.barbarasbakery.com

Drive Change

Better World Club is an environmentally friendly, socially responsible, nationwide roadside assistance and travel club: It donates I percent of annual revenues to environmental cleanup and advocacy. NPR's popular Car Talk hosts, "Click and Clack," are members. $64/year for new members; $10 discount if switching from AAA. 866.238.1137; www.betterworldclub.com

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