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Fresh Friday Finds

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1. CROW ClothingNew Menswear from CROW Clothing is made from organic cotton, bamboo, and soy. But that's not the best thing - they have a sliding scale for prices, so you pay what you can afford!

2. The numbers are in! Forest Ethics released a report this week citing that "emissions generated by junk mail is equivalent to the emissions of more than 9 million cars, or if you prefer, 2.5 million cars idling 24 hours a day for 7 days a week."

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2. Howies Organic Denim This Howies organic cotton jacket is perfect for fall. And their organic skinny jeans with natural indigo are half off! NedsterBackyard Jeans

3. Monkey Thanker Friend of DB, Karen Dawn (author: Thanking the Monkey) was recently featured in a news segment connecting going green with compassion for farm animals. Check out the video here.

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4. HSUS Back to School Fur Free guide:

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Printable guide to telling real fur from fake fur: http://www.hsus.org/web-files/PDF/fur/field-guide-on-real-vs-fake-fur-final.pdf Printable fur labeling case report: http://www.hsus.org/web-files/PDF/fur/fur-labeling-case-report-final.pdf Printable list of fur-free companies: http://www.hsus.org/web-files/PDF/fur/fur-free-list-pocket-guide-final.pdf

5. It seems unbelievable... http://www.avert.org/photo_library/images/normal_photo_no_247.jpg ...but the Bush Administration is quietly trying to redefine "abortion" to include birth control. The Houston Chronicle says this could wipe out dozens of state laws that protect women's reproductive freedom and protect rape victims. This "rule change" doesn't need congressional approval. Can you sign an emergency message to Health and Human Services Secretary Mike Leavitt, whose department is considering this rule change right now?