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GET DOWN TO EARTH WITH THESEE ENVIROONNMMENTALLY CCOONNSSCIOUS PROOMMOTIONNSS..

ff you think k going greeeen isa recent trrend, think again.USDA Econoomic Reseaarcch fi g-ures (wwww.ers.usda.ggooov/data/organic) shhow that moommentumhas actually been buiildding for

moore than a ddecade. In 119990, theU.SS. had fewer tthan a million acres ofcerrtifi ed organicc farmland. TThat dou-bleed by 2002, then doubledd again in justt the followinng three yearss.

OOf course, oorganics arreen’t theonlyy way to go ggreen. Theree aare alsorecyycled produccts, reusablee prod-uctss t hat replacee disposablee itemslike plastic bagss, and electctrronicsthat aare powered wwith solar enneergy, wind ppower or by wwinding themm up. Showinng your cliennts environmmeen-tally coonscious alteernr atives wheenn-ever succh products aree available cananlead to biigger sales – andn bring both you and thhem good karmma.

These neew eco-friendlyy offeringsfrrom industrry suppliers givve you agrreae t place too start. From totote bagstot ssolar rechaargr ers, there’s ssomo e-thhingg here to maake every client fefeela liittt lee g reen. – Byy J Jen Zorger

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1. ECO ESSENTIAL.Nonwoven polp ypypropylenetote bag can bbe uused over anda over, proviidind gg an ecco-friendly alterernatative todispposable plasticc baags.gFeatutures a 15" handled . From PPacifi c Western rSales Incnc., asi/75731, 800-5822-8288.

2. BAG IT.Bag organizzer holds up tto osix reusable ccloth groceryy bags, bungeeed td ogether. Attaches to a ccart and has a slot for a sshopping lisl t. Comes in 13 3 trans-luucent colors, 16 sols idsorr four recycled ccolors.Maade in the U.S.AA. From Evaans Manufacturiing, asi//52840, 800-74545-3826.

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asi/331490, 800 77777 9909.

4. ROCK ON.Logo SStontones are smooth, naturally polished stones that are hand-selected andnd en e graved in the U.S.A. with high attention to detail.Each measures 11 11//22" to 2". From Love Rocks Inc., asi/68029, 239-233-1284.

5. GO WITH THE FLOW.Transparent water-powered clock shows time and date. Presented in n a wa hite box. From Swedatron Ltd., asi/90344, 800-66-668-8998.

6. CHOP CHOP.Made of fast-growing moumountantain bamboo, this cuttittingng boaboard has noadhesives, dyes or stains. From Totally Bamboo, asi/91565, 7607 -471-6600.

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3. GOOD PICK.Bookleet holds seveenn toothpicks mmade with nnatural woodd aand no artifi ciial fl avorrs or scents. Frrom Admatchh Corp., asi/331490 800-77777-9909

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3-IN-1 COMBO.Solar chharger works ws wwithith multipleple brbr b anda s of cellphonees, MP3 playeyererss, PDAs and cammeraerae s. Also

includeses an FM scacaann radio with speaker plpluus a four-bulb b LED fl ashlhligight and wrist strap. From m EboE ss

EElectroniccs s Inc., asi/51525, 877-326-7799999.

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plplica Solar-ppoowered repes as wind d ttuurbine servevend a a da ddesesktop fan – aane that cconversation pipiece

or your grabs attentionon foFrom client’s messsage. Fonal SunScarf Innternati

Ltd., asi/9/90159, 416-24455-5533.

WASTE NOT.Cleeear 9-ooz. cup iis madee e from annuuaally rennewablee

resouuurces thhat commpost coompo letelyy iin approoximateely 50 daayys. Cann be complemeenten d witithth a bioddegradaable plate, ccutleryy, bowl aand napkikiin.n. FroFrorom Tranteer Graphhics

Innc., asi/9/91880, 800-0 9944-1456.

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OUTSIDE THE BOX.Cororrugated-c-ccaardboard business-card maggnnet is constrs ucted froom up to o 330% recycled material. From Thehee Magnet t Group,

asi/688507507 8, 800-00 458-9457.

ECO FLASH.USBBB fl ash ddrive featuress re recycycled paper-ppulp andd sawduust

caasse, but iss as durable as a plastic drivee. From PPinglinee, asi/78137, 800-708-89118.

CARRY THE CARD.OnlO ine discountun card is made from rereccycled Earthhwwoorks

plaap stis c. Recipientts gs get discounts ofof up to 40% froom online aaffifi liliates. From Custom m CliClipsps, asi/47944, 800-4-4577-2501.

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1. FLOWER POWER.Flower pot kit features a biode-gradable fi ber pot, a packet of seeds and an expandable soil wafer. From Points of Light Inc., asi/78825, 800-854-8275.

2. CUTE IN JUTE.Laminated jute bag with choice of fi st handle or shoulder strap is 100% sustainable and biode-gradable. Choose black, blue, natural, orange or red; custom colors also available. From Little Green Birdy Bag Co., asi/67156, 818818 48-481 31-3902902.

3. I FOLD.Large-capacity, 210D polyester tote folds down and stores in its own carrying case, which is attached to the handle. Fits in a purse or glove box. Choose blue, lime or black. From Star-bline Industries Inc., asi/89213, l905-669-5250.9

4. CHARGE IT.Universal charger is solar-pow-ered or can be plugged in with a quick change of the adap-tor tip. Internal battery stores power for up to one year. From Solio – Better Energy Systems, asiasi/40/40364364 5, 510-10-868868-87-871414.

5. NATURAL CHOICE. Natural notebook is made ofrecycled paper and comes with a notepad, a 3" x 3" sticky notepad, fi ve colors of fl ags and a pen made of recycled paper. FFro Lm Logomark Ik Inc., a i/si/6786786666, 800-789-4438.

6. COOL FOR SCHOOL.School-book bag is made from easy-to-grow, biodegradable jute. Available in natural, black, yellow, navy, royal, red or pink. From Go Jute U.S.A., asi/57613, 215-852-8140.

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7. THROW IT OUT THERE.Red 100% bamboo throw blanket is naturally anntibacterial,moisture-absorbent, eco-friendly, soft and commfortable. Measures 50" x 50" and has a whip-stitch edgee. From Wolf-mark, asi/98085, 800-621-3435.

Biodegradable fi ber pot

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1. BAMBOOZLED.Bamboo frame is made using sustainable,renewable resources. Bamboo has a beauti-fulful gr grainain an and fid fini nishsh andand ca can bn be ee easiasilyly laslasereeredd. Choose 4" x 6", 5" x 7" or 8" x 10". From R.S. Owens & Co. Inc., asi/75530, 800-282-6200.

2. MADE IN THE SHADE.Twist-up p recycly ed auto sun shade measures27" x 56" open. Folds or collapses to just10" wide. From California Sunsations Inc.,asi/43528, 877-386-3475.

3. BIO BAG.RReu bsablle grocer ty t tote i is madde fof bibioddeg drade-able material. Features dual shoulder straps.From Toppers (A Corvest Co.), asi/91530, 800-523-0825.

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