The good guys

Many of the companies that we write about routinely give back to the planet. Check out what we've found recently.

Go Naked!

Snackpacks of this yummy, soft-baked granola come in four flavors: Banana Nut, Fruit & Nut, Peak Protein and Apple Cinnamon. Not only will it keep you fueled, but part of the proceeds from each bag goes to City Harvest, the world's oldest food rescue group. From Bear Naked, $5/12 oz, $2/2 oz. 203.655.4442; bearnaked.com

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Raise the Bar

Help Nature's Path save water, power and cardboard when you buy its cereals in the new, smaller EnviroBox--it cuts down on packaging and waste. We like 8 Grain Flakes; it's high in fiber, low in fat and sodium. $4/13.25 oz. 888.808.9505; naturespath.com

Spa in a Bag

Tired of traveling with bulky toiletries? Toss this travel kit in your suitcase, and you'll have room for souvenirs. A portion of the proceeds goes to Collective-Care, a group of customer-chosen charities. Weekend Kit (body wash, shampoo, conditioner, lotion and lip balm)from Collective Wellbeing, $15.800.896.4649; collectivewellbeing.com

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Sunny Surfing

Environmentally friendly Internet? Yup, the AISO.net network is 100 percent solar powered. Reliability is guaranteed (solar is actually more dependable than its grid-based counterpart). A mere 120 solar panels power the entire operation. Web site hosting, from $10; dial-up, from $18. 800.781.9004; AISO.net

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