PR Newswire Offers Profiles of Companies and Organizations Sponsoring the Sustainable...

PR Newswire Offers Profiles of Companies and Organizations Sponsoring the
Sustainable Brands 09 Conference, Monterey, May 31 - June 4, 2009

BURLINGAME, Calif., May 19 /PRNewswire/ -- As the exclusive official breaking
news service of The Sustainable Brands 09 Conference (SB09), PR Newswire is
featuring profiles of the sponsoring organizations. To read these profiles,
please see below.

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SB09 will be held from May 31 - June 4 in Monterey, CA, at the Monterey
Conference Center. For more information regarding SB09, visit
http://www.sustainablebrands09.com.

Breaking SB09 news from sponsors can be found at the SB09 Conference Online
Press Room (http://sustainablelifemedia.com/events/sb09/press) and on PR
Newswire's destination for global event news, Event News Center,
http://www.eventnewscenter.com/shows/show/106-sustainable-brands-conference-2009

Sponsor profiles (all profiles have been provided by the profiled company):

Fast Company
Business can be a force for change. Fast Company is the world's leading
progressive business-media brand. With sustainability at its core, the
editorial content inspires the most creative minds in business to think beyond
traditional boundaries, lead the conversation, and influence the future of
business.

Press Contact: Tara Mitchell, tmitchell@fastcompany.com, (212) 389-5457
http://www.fastcompany.com

Brandweek
Brandweek is the leading source of news and offers saturation coverage at all
levels of the brand-activation process. Brandweek gives busy readers valuable
competitive information and insights for bringing new products and ideas to
the global marketplace.

Press Contact: Gary Holmes, gary.holmes@nielsen.com, (646) 654-8975,
http://www.brandweek.com

NextEra(TM) Energy Resources
NextEra(TM) Energy Resources is America's largest producer of wind and solar
power. For over 20 years, this forward-thinking company has been steadily
building a portfolio of clean renewable energy projects which now includes 25%
of the nation's wind energy production and the largest solar field in the
world. NextEra Energy Resources offers businesses a variety of products to
offset carbon emissions, drawing from their extensive wind, solar and
hydroelectric facilities across the nation. The company continues to garner
accolades from environmental groups and the media. NextEra Energy Resources
will unveil details about EarthEra(TM), its newest innovation, at Sustainable
Brands '09.

Press Contact: Michael Steinberg, michael.steinberg@nexteraenergy.com

http://www.nexteraenergy.com

EarthEra(TM) initiative
The EarthEra(TM) initiative provides an innovative new way for businesses and
consumers to reduce their carbon footprint while building a clean energy
future. Presented by NextEra(TM) Energy Resources, the largest wind and solar
energy producer in North America, the powerful program directs all revenue to
the EarthEra(TM) Renewable Energy Trust. The Trust has one function: to use
100% of its funds to build additional wind and solar projects in the United
States. EarthEra(TM) is the exclusive clean energy provider for SB '09,
sponsor of the opening night reception and presenter of an informative
sponsored break-out session.

Press Contact: Michael Steinberg, michael.steinberg@nexteraenergy.com

http://www.nexteraenergy.com

Better The World
Better The World (bettertheworld.com) is a digital fundraising platform that
gives people free ways to raise money for charity, and provides a
direct-to-consumer digital cause-marketing channel for companies. Better The
World is the first internationally certified B-Corporation and the world's
first for-profit social enterprise with a 90/10 revenue sharing.

Press Contact: Steve Croth, scroth@bettertheworld.com, (647) 827-0412 ext. 250
http://www.bettertheworld.com

Cohn & Wolfe
Cohn & Wolfe is an award-winning public relations firm ranked among the top 10
global agencies. Our sustainability practice provides marketing services that
enable companies to credibly and effectively communicate their environmental
business strategies. C&W integrates research, traditional media channels and
social media to develop creative and strategic communication campaigns. Cohn
& Wolfe will be sending a team of PR specialists to manage all things press at
SB'09.

Press Contact: Dain Percifeld, dain.percifield@cohnwolfe.com, (415) 365-8548

http://www.cohnwolfe.com

Citizen Group
Citizen Group is dedicated to building citizen brands. The San
Francisco-based agency helps shape values-based brand strategies and then
brings them to life through compelling creative campaigns, social media, and
community initiatives that inspire, inform, and invite audiences to
participate. Clients include Amnesty International, Mighty Leaf Tea, Pabst
Brewing Company, NRDC, Rock the Vote, USA Network, Wal-Mart (sustainability
initiative), and World Wildlife Fund (Climate Savers initiative). As our
design sponsor, Citizen Group has created the overall look and feel SB'09.

Press Contact: Robin Raj, robinr@citizengroup.com, (415) 321-3441

http://www.citizengroup.com

Dell
Dell is fulfilling a commitment to be the greenest technology company on the
planet. For more than a decade, we have built environmental considerations
into every stage of the product life cycle. Our core values are integrated
into every aspect of our global business. We are actively translating these
values into sustainable practices around the world. Dell is a co-sponsor of
the SB'09 Cyber Cafe.

Press Contact: Michele Glaze, Michele_Glaze@dell.com

http://www.dell.com

DOMANI
DOMANI is an integrated sustainability consulting firm with an ongoing
dedication to helping businesses succeed in the new global economy. For the
past decade, our multidisciplinary staff and powerful strategic partners have
provided clients all over the world with sophisticated sustainability
solutions for their companies. Domani will be sponsoring the Sustainable
Business Drivers and Winning Innovation Strategy track.

Press Contact: Kate McDaniel, Kate@cohnmarketing.com, (303) 330-7742

http://www.cohnmarketing.com

Ecos Consulting
Ecos helps our clients design and implement methods to reduce energy and water
use, manage carbon emissions and improve environmental sustainability, all
with a positive return on investment. We divide our client services into three
principal segments: business, utility, and research and policy. Ecos will help
you explore these three segments to tailor the right solution for you. Ecos
Consulting will be hosting a sponsored session.

Press Contact: David Weigel, dweigel@ecosconsulting.com, (503) 525-2700, ext.
105

http://www.ecosconsulting.com

Grays Harbor Paper
Grays Harbor Paper, Hoquiam, Washington manufactures 100% post consumer copy
and printing papers that are used by leading environmentally aware businesses.
Grays Harbor's FSC Certified Harbor 100 paper is 100% post consumer recycled
and manufactured fossil fuel free using Green-e Certified biomass energy that
is made onsite with all of our industrial waste being land applied on a local
farm. Gray's Harbor Paper will be hosting a sponsored session.

Press Contact: David Quigg, dquigg@ghplp.com, (702) 525-3367

http://www.ghplp.com

Greenopolis
Greenopolis is a green social networking site that brings together everyday
people, communities, organizations, schools and businesses to learn with and
from each other. An educational site created to engage users on green issues,
Greenopolis also provides grants to students, educators and community groups
for projects that promote environmental and social sustainability.

Press Contact: Joe Laur, joe_laur@greenopolis.com, (978) 544-0001

http://www.greenopolis.com

The Mohawk Group
The Mohawk Group, the commercial division of Mohawk Industries, is a long
standing industry leader in floor covering. Driven by a philosophy of
innovation that works -- for its company, its customers and the environment --
the flooring manufacturer strongly focuses on environmentally sound and
socially responsible practices, and innovative product and service solutions.
Mohawk will be a track sponsor.

Press Contact: Emily Dell, emily@sternassociates.com, (908) 276-4344, ext. 210

http://www.themohawkgroup.com

Pictura Graphics
Pictura Graphics, named the 1st Certified Sustainable Green Printer by the
SGP, provides innovative, custom graphic and display solutions for all
marketing environments. Services include large-format dye-sublimation,
direct-to-substrate, and digital photographic printing, along with custom
finishing and digital imaging services. At Pictura, sustainability is an
integral business practice. Through utilization of innovative technologies and
resources, product offerings with organic and sustainable content (under our
ecoIMAGES(tm) brand), as well as sustainable business management practices, we
strive to maximize client results while minimizing environmental impact.
Pictura is sponsoring the Supply Chain, Sourcing & Manufacturing track, as
well as speaking in their own sponsored session. They have also kindly printed
all of the SB'09 on-site materials including the stage set, signs and the SLM
booth.

Press Contact: Theresa Connelly, tconnelly@picturagraphics.com, (763)
746-2518

http://www.picturagraphics.com

SC Johnson
Each day, SC Johnson products like Windex(R), Pledge(R), Nature's Source(TM)
and Scrubbing Bubbles(R) are used by millions of families around the world.
For SC Johnson sustainable innovation is a holistic and continuous process.
Part of our DNA, it extends beyond the products we make and includes
transparent ingredient communication - an extension of SC Johnson's
Greenlist(TM) process.

Press Contact: Scott Gardner, SJGardin@scj.com

http://www.scjohnson.com/

BBMG
BBMG is a nationally-recognized firm dedicated to the intersection of
branding, sustainability and innovation. From concepts and campaigns to
sustainable design and empowering experiences, BBMG helps clients drive growth
and do good while engaging and inspiring today's increasingly conscious
consumers.

Press Contact: Benita Singh, bsingh@bbmg.com, (212) 473-4902, ext. 203

http://www.bbmg.com

Boom Boom Revolution
Boom Boom! Revolution is a social change company on an audacious mission to
transform the world, one intentional act of kindness at a time. The company
creates fun, engaging products that build community, improve humanity, as well
as champion the belief that doing good is not only cool, it's the thing to do.

Press Contact: Mary Beth Campbell, mb@boomerangproject.com, (831) 460-7040

http://www.boomerangproject.com

Sip the Good Life
Sip the Good Life is our way of connecting like-minded people in relevant and
meaningful ways. We are the Central Coast Vineyard Team, a local network of
farmers dedicated to sustainability for 15 years. In the vineyard, we strive
to protect the resources valuable to our farms and communities. At home, we
strive to consume a bit less, create a healthy home and lifestyle for our
families, and give back in small ways. So join us. Grab a friend, grab a
glass, and Sip the Good Life! CCVT will be hosting the wine tasting event on
Tuesday, June 2.

Press Contact: Kris O'Connor, kris@vineyardteam.org, (805)369-2288

http://www.vineyardteam.org

Clear Standards
Clear Standards provides enterprise Sustainability 2.0 software to help
organizations measure, mitigate, and monetize carbon emissions and other
environmental impacts. Clear Standards enables businesses to identify
opportunities for cost savings, and optimize investments across a portfolio of
energy efficiency projects. By following Clear Standards' embedded best
practices, corporations can prepare for regulatory changes, reduce costs, and
reinforce positive brand image by providing credible transparency into
sustainability initiatives.

Press Contact: Richard Mendis, remendis@clearstandards.com, (703) 722-0772

http://www.clearstandards.com

Earthbound Farm
Earthbound Farm began 25 years ago in a small backyard garden with a big
commitment to organic farming. Today, we work with 150 dedicated farmers to
grow our healthy and delicious certified organic gourmet specialty salads,
fruits, and vegetables on 33,000 acres, which keeps about 10.5 million pounds
of conventional agricultural chemicals out of the environment every year.

Press Contact: Samantha Cabaluna, scabaluna@ebfarm.com

http://www.ebfarm.com

Eco Imprints
Eco Imprints offers custom-branded promotional merchandise & apparel that is
kinder to the planet. We help responsible businesses build brand, communicate
ideas and connect with key audiences through a great line recycled, organic,
sustainable, and ethically-sourced eco goods that can be imprinted with a logo
or message. 10% discount for first-time orders from SB09 participants. Eco
Imprints will be hosting the SB'09 Gift Lounge.

Press Contact: John Borg, john@ecoimprints.com, (415) 558-8839

http://www.ecoimprints.com

Eco Mugs
Solutions to Styrofoam and Plastic abuse in offices: The original Ecomug and
Ecology bottle feature your company logo and employee name. There is no
minimum order or set up charge, each is imprinted with non toxic inks and
right now you can buy sample and get one for a co/worker for free. All profits
go towards the study and solution of the Pacific Garbage Patch.

Press Contact: Kirk Meyer, kirksepromo@yahoo.com, (831) 336-5406

http://www.ecomugs.com

EDUN LIVE
EDUN LIVE is the sister brand of Edun -- a fashion business launched by Ali
Hewson and Bono which aims to create sustainable employment in the developing
world, principally in sub-Saharan Africa. EDUN LIVE is 100% 'Made in Africa',
meaning that EDUN LIVE blank tees are made with African cotton and sewn by
African workers.

Press Contact: Laura Cloonan, laura@edun.ie

http://www.edun.ie

Go Green Displays
Go Green Displays is an industry leader in sustainable events displays
dedicated to the concept of Practical Green(TM), attractive design,
sustainable materials and eco-conscious manufacturing that reduce event and
trade show waste, without breaking the budget. Innovative green events begin
with Go Green Displays. Go Green Displays will be hosting a sponsored
session.

Press Contact: Marijane Funess, mj@theonswitch.com, (914)773-4225

http://www.gogreendisplays.com

Green Mountain Coffee
As a leader in the specialty coffee industry, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters,
Inc. (Nasdaq: GMCR) is recognized for its award-winning coffees, innovative
brewing technology, and socially responsible business practices. GMCR's
operations are managed through two business units. The Specialty Coffee
business unit produces coffee, tea and hot cocoa from its family of brands,
including Tully's Coffee(R), Green Mountain Coffee(R) and Newman's Own(R)
Organics coffee. The Keurig business unit is a pioneer and leading
manufacturer of gourmet single-cup brewing systems. K-Cup(R) portion packs for
Keurig(R) Single-Cup Brewers are produced by a variety of licensed roasters,
including Green Mountain Coffee and Tully's Coffee.

Press Contact: Sandy Yusen, sandy.yusen@gmcr.com, (802) 882-2263

http://www.gmcr.com

ICF/Energy Star
ENERGY STAR is a voluntary market-based partnership to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions through increased energy efficiency. It offers businesses and
consumers energy-efficient solutions to save energy, money and help protect
the environment. More than 9,000 organizations are ENERGY STAR partners
committed to improving the energy efficiency of products, homes, buildings and
businesses. Products that earn the ENERGY STAR help prevent greenhouse gases
by meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Energy. More than 40,000 products
carry the ENERGY STAR label and according to a 2008 CEE study, awareness for
the label is 75% nationwide. For more information about ENERGY STAR, visit our
website or call toll-free 1-888-STAR-YES (1-888-782-7937).

Press Contact: Anna Siefken, asiefken@icfi.com, (800) 782-7937

http://www.icfi.com

iJourneygreen.com
iJourneygreen.com is the first business to offer credits that offset the
environmental and cultural impacts of travel. It gives businesses the ability
to make their corporate travel sustainable and green, through the purchase of
travel credits. Travel credits include carbon offsets, microfinance loans,
traditional aid and education in the regions businesses visit on an annual
basis.

Press Contact: Jessica Finley, jessica@ijourneygreen.com

http://www.ijourneygreen.com

Institute at Golden Gate
The Institute at the Golden Gate advances environmental preservation and
global sustainability by facilitating cross-sector dialogue and collaboration,
encouraging new partnerships, and promoting action. The Institute is a program
of the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, the nonprofit partner for the
Golden Gate National Parks, in partnership with the National Park Service.
Working alongside Cavallo Point, the Institute brokers and convenes
conferences for environmental and social purposes--and helps forge
environmental solutions by gathering policy makers, scientists, youth
activists, and business leaders in an exceptional and inspirational setting at
Fort Baker.

Press Contact: Nickie Kluge, NKluge@ParksConservancy.org, (415) 339-4788

http://www.parksconservancy.com

Interbrand
What we do is evaluate, create, and manage brand value for clients around the
world. Our creative ideas illuminate an identified business objective. We
never advise without understanding. We demonstrate that the power to change
isn't simply offering choice, but providing a conclusive reason for that
choice.

Press Contact: Lisa Marsala, lisa.marsala@interbrand.com, (212) 798-7646

http://www.interbrand.com

Material ConneXion
Material ConneXion is a global materials consultancy. Built on the belief that
Every Idea Has A Material Solution(TM), Material ConneXion creates innovation
through smart materials sourcing. Material ConneXion's consulting services and
Materials Library, considered to be the largest library of advanced materials
and process in the world, provide crucial materials intelligence that enables
companies to create better, more sustainable products and environments.

Press Contact: Sarah Natkins, snatkins@materialconnexion.com , 212 842 1509

http://www.materialconnexion.com

MateVeza
MateVeza is a line of organic, naturally caffeinated beers brewed with yerba
mate, the South American herbal tea. The yerba mate provides a refreshing dry
finish and a natural source of caffeine. MateVeza is brewed and bottled in
Ukiah, California. Mate + Cerveza = MateVeza. Together at last.

Press Contact: Jim Woods, jim@mateveza.com, (415) 509-1695

http://www.mateveza.com

MWV
MWV provides innovative and sustainable packaging solutions to many of the
world's most-admired brands in the healthcare, personal and beauty care, food,
beverage, media and entertainment, and home and garden industries. With
operations in 30 countries, MWV serves customers worldwide and manages its
forestlands in accordance with internationally-recognized certification
standards. MWV has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for
five consecutive years.

Press Contact: Alison von Puschendorf, amv6@mwv.com, (804) 327-7284

http://www.mwv.com

Me to We Style
Me to We Style -- Custom Apparel That Fights Poverty: Me to We Style is a
Toronto-based social enterprise committed to providing ethically manufactured,
eco-friendly quality apparel for socially responsible consumers, organizations
and companies. In addition, 50 per cent of our profit goes to our charity
partner, Free The Children, to support development projects in rural and
impoverished areas across the globe.

Press Contact: Andreas Friis, andreas@metowestyle.com, (416) 419-5622

http://www.metowestyle.com

The Monterey Bay Aquarium
The Monterey Bay Aquarium's mission is to inspire conservation of the oceans.
The aquarium's permanent exhibits and galleries highlight the colorful and
complex array of marine life found on California's central coast, from coastal
wetlands to the open ocean and deep sea. Monterey Bay Aquarium Website:
http://www.mbayaq.org

Press Contact: Lorraine Yglesias, lyglesias@mbayaq.org

http://www.mbayaq.org

Morrison & Foerster
Morrison & Foerster has been advising the leading innovators in the world of
Cleantech for more than 30 years. During this time, we have represented a
broad range of investors, emerging companies, and established companies
developing new technologies and pioneering new approaches to reduce dependence
on fossil fuels and sustainably use water and other natural resources.
Morrison & Foerster's Cleantech attorneys are dedicated to representing
clients in these evolving industries, and we combine our knowledge of the
underlying science, technologies, and regulations to offer counsel with the
depth and expertise needed to succeed. Morrison Foerster will be hosting a
sponsored session.

Press Contact: Melissa Ruth, mruth@mofo.com, (858) 314-7772

http://www.mofo.com

MS&L
MS&L is driving business value with transformational ideas. The MS&L ECO
Network includes sustainability experts steeped in energy issues,
environmental policy, green marketing and investments. We have helped leading
brands launch new technologies and green products, restore tattered
reputations, create award-winning cause programs and advance public policy.

Press Contact: Sara Donaldson, sara.donaldson@mslworldwide.com, (212)
468-3893

http://www.mslworldwide.com

NativeEnergy
NativeEnergy is a climate solutions leader, offering products and services
that help clients design customized strategies to fight global warming.
NativeEnergy provides its customers with the opportunity to help build
specific community-based renewable energy and other carbon-reduction projects.
In addition, the Company sells certified vintage carbon offsets and RECs.

Press Contact: Billy Connelly, billy.connelly@nativeenergy.com, (802)
861-7707, ext. 215

http://www.nativeenergy.com

Neenah Paper
Neenah Paper is North America's leading manufacturer of premium and specialty
papers, with well-known brands such as CLASSIC(r), ENVIRONMENT(r),
STARWHITE(r), and other fine brand names. Neenah Paper is an EPA Green Power
Partner, member of the Chicago Climate Exchange, and manufactures brands
carrying the Green-e, Green Seal(tm) and Forest Stewardship Council(tm)
certifications (SW-COC-000885).

Press Contact: Jamie Saunders, jamie.saunders@neenahpaper.com, (678) 518-3222

http://www.neenahpaper.com

New Belgium Brewing
The employee-owners of New Belgium Brewing would like to thank the following
for making our folly possible: the inventor of the bike, the Cache la Poudre
river, our farmers and maltsters, the energy-stingy Merlin brew kettle, our
seven proprietary yeast strains, the Wyoming wind, the gazillion hard working
microbes in our water treatment facility, our bio-generator, anyone who lives
like there is a tomorrow, and everyone who enjoys our beer.

Press Contact: Bryan Simpson, bsimpson@newbelgium.com

http://www.newbelgium.com

New Leaf Paper
New Leaf Paper established itself as an industry leader in 1998 and continues
to inspire through the success of its environmentally leading and economically
competitive, printing, office and consumer papers. By maximizing the
post-consumer content, processing chlorine-free, and offsetting with renewable
energy, New Leaf is pioneering sustainability in the paper industry.

Press Contact: Rahul Raj, rahul@newleafpaper.com, (415) 602-8891

http://www.newleafpaper.com

Numi Organic Tea
Numi Organic Tea, founded in 1999, is a leading purveyor of high-quality USDA
Organic and Fair Trade Certified teas that deliver on taste and quality. Numi
Organic Tea sources directly to procure the highest quality, premium full tea
leaves and herbs and uses only 100% real ingredients for pure taste.

Press Contact: Jen Rudolf, Jrudolf@numitea.com, (510) 533-8720, ext. 11

http://www.numitea.com

Paige Poulos Communications
Paige Poulos Communications incorporates an integrated network of specialists
around the world. The individuals and small agencies in this group bring
specific expertise to our clients on a 'when needed' basis. This network
ensures that every client gets the best public relations, marketing, creative
services, photography, and design teams available without expensive overhead
for services needed on an occasional basis.

Press Contact: Joel Quigley, joel@paigepoulos.com, (510) 970-9777

http://www.paigepoulos.com

Presidio School of Management
Presidio School of Management, a pioneer in graduate education, offers MBA,
MPA and Executive programs in Sustainable Management. Presidio's unique
curriculum fully integrates sustainability across all courses, preparing
graduates to lead organizations in ways that are socially and environmentally
responsible and financially successful.

Press Contact: Kristina Nielsen, kristina.nielsen@presidiomba.org, (415)
655-8934

http://www.presidiomba.org

Renewal2 Investment Fund
Renewal2 Investment Fund provides an opportunity for investors to participate
in the development of business at the forefront of social and environmental
innovation. Led by the Renewal Partners management team, Renewal2 builds upon
fifteen years of experience in successful high impact investing.

Press Contact: Pamela Chaloult, pam@renewal2.ca, (604) 844-7474, ext. 615

http://www.renewal2.ca

Sterling Planet
A sustainability pioneer since 2000, Sterling Planet partners with buyers and
sellers navigating the complex carbon and environmental markets. Clients
seeking a carbon advantage turn to Sterling Planet for supply-side and
demand-side solutions, including Green-e Energy certified renewable energy
certificates, innovative White Tags(r) energy efficiency certificates and
verified emission reductions (carbon offsets). Sterling Planet also develops
renewable energy and greenhouse gas reduction projects. A U.S. EPA Climate
Leaders partner and founding member of The Climate Registry, Sterling Planet
adheres to sustainable business practices and has committed to net zero
greenhouse gas emissions from its own company operations.

Press Contact: Sara Huttu, shuttu@sterlingplanet.com, (678) 534-5835

http://www.sterlingplanet.com

Sustainable Group
Sustainable Group makes the ReBinder, the world's most earth-friendly binder.
If you attend Sustainable Brands 2009, you may get one. Our entire line of
earth-friendly products reduce the carbon footprint and solid waste of
responsible organizations. If your organization wants to save money and the
world, email SB2009@sustainablegroup.net.

Press Contact: Amanda Kight, Marketing Manager, amanda@sustainablegroup.net,
(206) 706-0966

http://www.sustainablegroup.net

TS Designs
At TS Designs, we are printing t-shirts for good. Our shirts are 100% organic
cotton and made and printed in the U.S. Check out tsdesigns.com to request a
quote for your design!

Press Contact: Eric Henry, eric@tsdesigns.com, (336) 675-6266

http://www.tsdesigns.com

UL Environment
UL Environment (ULE) is helping support the growth and development of
sustainable products and services in the global marketplace through standards
development and independent third-party assessment and certification. ULE is a
wholly owned subsidiary of Underwriters Laboratories, a global leader in
conformity assessment that has been testing products and writing standards for
more than a century.

Press Contact: Elizabeth Sherman, esherman@golinharris.com, (508) 444-6453

http://www.ul.com

Utopia
Utopia environmentally-friendly papers make green simple. Upstream
environmental options like chain-of-custody fiber certifications (FSC, SFI &
PEFC), post-consumer content, and green energy are available as standard or
add-ons for your projects. We also offer tools to help you tell your green
story and create and execute your green communications strategy.

Press Contact: Jenny Sprangers, Jsprangers@appletoncoated.com, (920) 968-3808

http://www.appletoncoated.com

VeeV
VeeV is The World's First Acai Spirit(TM) and is simply a better way to
drink(TM). Acai (pronounced ah-SIGH-ee) is the exotic tasting Brazilian
national fruit popularized by surfers and sports enthusiasts, and is thought
to be the healthiest fruit on the planet by the likes of Oprah Winfrey who
recently named acai her #1 superfood. In the spirit of allowing consumers to
enjoy tonight and save tomorrow, VeeV donates $1 per bottle sold to Rainforest
preservation through The Sustainable Acai Project and is proud to be the only
certified carbon neutral spirits company in the world.

Press Contact: Matt Arrowsmith, Marrowsmith@deussenglobal.com, (212)
682-2293x128

http://www.veevlife.com

Western Textile & Manufacturing
At Western Textile & Manufacturing, our mission is to provide high quality,
fairly-priced, environmentally-friendly textile products that are made in the
USA. Our approach to manufacturing includes organic and recycled textiles, low
impact dyes and imprinting processes, efficient manufacturing and production,
and integrated fulfillment which lowers costs, enhances efficiency and reduces
energy and resource consumption.

Press Contact: David Hansen, westex@bagmakers.com, (415) 255-2010, ext. 12

http://www.bagmakers.com

SB09 will be held from May 31 - June 4 in Monterey, CA, at the Monterey
Conference Center. For more information regarding SB09, visit
http://www.sustainablebrands09.com.

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