Deep-fried Power—The U.S. Department of Energy's Clean Cities Program, based in Washington, has released
Biodiesel: A Better Alternative to Petroleum Diesel, which explains biodiesel and promotes its use as an alternative fuel. Contact: 800.423.1DOE, www.biodiesel.org.
Electro-Gizmo—Eugene, Ore.-based Neighborhood Electric Vehicle Co. is rolling out Gizmo, a one-passenger electric vehicle with a 35 to 45 mile range and a top speed of 40 m.p.h. The car can recharge in three to six hours and costs about $8,700. Contact: 541.687.5939, www.nevco.com.
Healthy Lifestyles
Touching Solutions—Symbiotics Inc., located in Sedona, Ariz., has introduced TherapeuticSolutions, a line with all-natural FDA-approved ingredients for conditions such as acne, psoriasis, eczema and dry skin. Contact: 800.784.4355.
Viva Italia—Lucini Italia Co. has introduced two new vinegars and an olive oil. The Gran Riserva Balsamico and the Pinot Grigio vinegars are made with grapes that are free of herbicides and pesticides. Lucini Italia Premium Select Extra Virgin Olive Oil uses the top 2 percent of Italian olives and contains significant amounts of antioxidants. Contact: 888.558.2464, www.lucini.com.
For Tastier Skin—Indian Meadow Herbals of Eastbrook, Maine, has launched Blue Line skin care products, made from organic blueberries. The line includes two lotions, an eye cream, a facial mist and a body scrub. Contact: 207.565.3010, www.imherbal.com.
More Than Skin-deep—Smart Medicine for Your Skin: An Easy-to-Use Comprehensive Guide to Understanding Conventional and Alternative Therapies to Most Common Skin Problems is a new book by Jeanette Jacknin, M.D., published by Avery Publicity of New York. Contact: 212.366.2519, www.penguinputnam.com.
Organic Energy—Santa Barbara, Calif.-based AllGoode Organics has announced the release of Real Food Bars, a line of organic nutritional snack bars that each contain the equivalent of a full serving of fruit. Contact: www.allgoodeorganics.com.
Ocean-deep Soaking—Clearwater, Fla.-based Phyto Technologies Inc. has introduced Sofie's Botanical Sea Baths, containing ancient sea deposits, essential oils and herbal extracts. Contact: www.doctorphyto.com.
Chocolate Exotics—Dagoba Chocolate of Boulder, Colo., has introduced a new line of organic gourmet chocolate bars with flavors such as roseberry, lime and Brasilia. Contact: 303.473.9632.
Alternative Healthcare
Going to Aromaland—Santa Fe, N.M.-based Aromaland has introduced SpaScenter, a diffuser that generates air circulation and allows the intensity of the aromatherapy to be adjusted. Contact: 800.933.5267, www.aromaland.com.
Handy Socks—From Los Angeles-based Basic Knead come Reflexology Sox, which are imprinted with a map designating areas to massage in order to relieve various symptoms. Also available:
Hands on Feet, a massage book matched with the socks. Contact: 310.479.9750, www.basicknead.com.
Not the SAMe Old Thing—Salt Lake City, Utah-based Schiff has introduced a new formula to its Move Free Joint supplements line, New Move Free Plus SAMe, a joint-care product that combines S-adenosyl-L-methionine (SAMe) and glucosamine. Contact: 800.283.7800, www.SchiffVitamins.com.
Personal Development
Beneficial Sounds—Heart To Hearts Inc., located in Lawrenceville, N.J., has released a CD called “Meditation From the Heart,” relaxing music for meditation. Sales proceeds from the CD will go to the Women's Wellness Center for the Heart to Hearts Organization. Contact: 609.771.9048,www.angelfire.com/stars/hearttohearts/products.html.
Rise and Chime—Now and Zen of Boulder, Colo. has introduced the Travel Zen Alarm Clock, which wakes the user with a Tibetan-sounding chime that gradually grows louder. Contact: 800.779.6383, www.now-zen.com.
Mummy Knows Best—The Big Picture Agency has released Cylinders of the Pharaohs, a replica of an ancient Egyptian artifact believed to be used to re-energize and reorganize the body's bio-electromagnetic field, thereby improving health and longevity. Contact: 413.569.1595, www.cylinderofthe
pharaohs.com.
Ecological Lifestyles
Look Out, Cats—Planet Dog of Portland, Maine, is now offering Orbee, a 100 percent recyclable dog toy equipped with a bungee slingshot that allows dogs to send their Orbee flying. Contact: 207.761.1515, www.planetdog.com.
Energize Your Wardrobe—Chi Wear of Corte Madera, Calif., has introduced a new line of men's organic cotton and hemp-blend clothing ranging from jeans to yoga wear. Contact: 415.927.1116, www.chi-wear.com.