The good guys
Vegetarian Times, May, 2005
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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