Apr 17, 2009

New Ecommerce Site Sells Earth-Friendly, Sustainable Products

Louisville, KY — Green products are typically associated with being pricey, but in many cases they’re cheaper than their conventional counterparts in the long-run. Whether it’s from using less water through use of a low-flow showerhead, or cutting back on energy consumption through solar-powered devices, the green products sold at Sustain Stores can help customers save money, and while they’re at it, the environment.

Shoppers at SustainStores.com will find eco-friendly products for every facet of their life, in Kitchen & Bath, Home & Garden, Personal & Health, Baby & Kids and Energy & Water categories. But Sustain is more than an online store, it’s also a place to learn about the benefits of living sustainably.

Sustain co-creators, brothers Tim and Mark Appleberry, know that some companies falsely claim to be eco-friendly, so they’ve decided to independently verify all claims before selling a product. Once Sustain has verified a company’s claim, one or more of the icons below will be posted on that product’s page:

“Our number one goal is to supply customers with the information and tools necessary to make sustainable choices and purchases,” said Sustain CEO Mark Appleberry. “The last thing we’d want is a customer to make a purchase and then find out the company had lied about their eco-friendliness. By independently verifying claims, customers can make purchases with confidence”

Some of the environmentally- and wallet-friendly-products available on www.sustainstores.com:

Evolve Roadrunner Optimized Flow Shower Head • $39.95
Designed to delight, it won’t feel like nearly one gallon of water is being saved for every minute in the shower. Appealing design, wide coverage spray pattern, solid brass fittings, anti-clog spray nozzles and integrated ShowerStart technology. Estimated $230 yearly utility savings, 7,665 gallons yearly water savings.

PowerCost Wireless Energy Monitor™ • $109
The PowerCost Monitor™ is a home energy monitor that shows a household’s electricity consumption. The PowerCost Monitor’s smart technology shows energy usage in simple terms—dollars and cents as well as in kilowatt hours. Tests have proven that householders who use real-time feedback can reduce electricity use by as much as 5% to 20%.

Charlie’s Soap Laundry Powder • $15.49
Charlie’s Soap 3 lbs. bag of laundry powder can do up to 80 full wash loads. That’s just pennies per load. Hypoallergenic means it leaves no residue and is perfect for babies and those who have sensitive skin. Laundry powder dissolves completely and is biodegradable. Front-loader/HE compatible.

Sustain Greener Than You Snap-up and Tee • $12
Baby Snap-up and Tee are made in the USA of soft, organic cotton using no-impact dyes, and they’re as comfortable as they are cute. Text on back: “I’m greener than you… ” Bodysuit available in 0-3m, 3-6m, 6-12m, 12-18m and 18-24m. Tee available in children’s sizes 2-6.

Sustain also created a blog at http://sustainblog.wordpress.com, where employees share the latest in eco-trends, dish on new arrivals and review products in even further detail. For instance, they recently posted about the downfalls of using plastic bottles and the excessive waste they cause, plus provided in-depth reviews of two reusable containers they sell on the site as alternatives. The blog will also serve as a platform for guest posts from industry leaders and manufacturers of the best in eco-friendly products.

Visit www.sustainstores.com to view their selection of sustainable products, or stop by Sustain’s new retail store in Louisville, KY.

ABOUT SUSTAIN
Sustain is dedicated to providing the resources necessary for families and individuals to live more sustainably in today’s world. Through sales, education and community outreach they aim to connect consumers with products that enhance quality of life while reducing adverse effects on the environment and its limited resources.

By offering organic and fair trade cotton, soy and bamboo clothing, sustainably produced household goods, natural personal care products, biodegradable cleaning products and a variety of locally sourced products, they’re providing the resources necessary to make sustainable living easy.