West Palm Beach, FL -- Garden of Life Inc., a pioneer and innovator in the digestive health category and whole food nutritional products, today announced the purchase of renewable energy certificates equal to 100% of the company's energy needs. The renewable energy purchase is the first of several sustainability initiatives planned for 2006 by the 5-year old company. As a leader in the nutrition supplement arena, Garden of Life's purchase demonstrates to customers, retailers, and suppliers that good health cannot be achieved in isolation from the environment.

"Helping our customers achieve 'personal sustainability' means offering high-quality products that meet their needs while being mindful of the larger environment in which they're produced," said Greg Horn, CEO of Garden of Life. "By supporting newly constructed wind energy projects, we're helping replace energy generated by fossil fuels that pollute the atmosphere, the oceans, and ultimately our bodies. We're proud to be doing our part."

Garden of Life is committed to purchasing 100% of the energy needed to power its West Palm Beach corporate headquarters and fulfillment center with clean, renewable energy using renewable energy certificates. Purchasing renewable energy certificates, through the partnership with 3 Phases Energy and SustainableMarketing.com, is one of the most efficient and generally accepted methods for businesses to support the construction of new clean sources of energy, and the best way to make a truthful claim about the use of renewable energy. All certificates from 3 Phases Energy are certified by Green-e, a voluntary certification program that sets consumer protection and environmental standards for electricity products. With this action, Garden of Life will be preventing over 1 million pounds of carbon dioxide from entering the earth's atmosphere, which is equivalent to planting 129 acres of trees or taking 99 cars off of the road for one year. Garden of Life's purchases will be directly benefiting the Weathersford Wind Energy Center in Custer County, Oklahoma.

In addition to purchasing renewable energy certificates, Garden of Life is building sustainability principles into other aspects of its business practices. Starting in 2006, Garden of Life's catalog is being printed on 100% post-consumer recycled paper with 100% vegetable-based inks. This move will prevent 1786 trees from being harvested and 60,000 pounds of paper from going into landfill this year. This is also positive for customers with chemical sensitivities to conventional inks. Garden of Life plans to continue its efforts to both practice and advocate sustainability in its business practices.

Garden of Life will be discussing its renewable energy purchases, its commitment to sustainability, and its extensive product line including the new Living Food™ brand at the Natural Products Expo West Convention held March 24-26 in Anaheim, California. The company will be located in Booth 1830.

ABOUT GARDEN OF LIFE

Garden of Life, Inc. is a health and wellness company with a simple mission: Empowering Extraordinary Health. The company formulates and distributes high-quality whole food nutritional products through independent health food stores, select specialty retailers, Internet e-tailers, physicians and healthcare practitioners. While Garden of Life empowers extraordinary health by providing revolutionary products, education, and services, it is also revolutionary in advocating that good health cannot be achieved in isolation from our environment. Garden of Life is among the first companies of its size to make a commitment to environmental sustainability with its recent purchase of wind power certificates from 3 Phases Energy. One hundred percent of Garden of Life headquarters' electricity will be offset by pollution-free renewable energy certified by the independent Green-e organization. This will save more than a million pounds of carbon dioxide from entering the atmosphere. For more information about Garden of Life, its sustainability initiatives, and its full line of products, visit www.gardenoflife.com

ABOUT 3 PHASES ENERGY

In operation since 1994, 3 Phases Energy is committed to promoting and implementing renewable energy options for businesses, utilities, governments, and institutions through Green Direct Access, green pricing support services for utilities, retail and wholesale sales of Green Certificates, and onsite efficiency and solar photovoltaic installation. For more information, visit www.3phases.com

Garden of Life

Garden of Life

With a mission of Empowering Extraordinary Health(TM), Garden of Life formulates and distributes high-quality whole food based nutritional products through independent health food stores, select specialty retailers, Internet e-tailers and healthcare practitioners. While Garden of Life empowers extraordinary health by providing revolutionary products, education, and services, it is also revolutionary in advocating that good health cannot be achieved in isolation from our environment. Garden of Life is among the first companies of its size to make a commitment to environmental sustainability with its recent purchase of wind power certificates from 3 Phases Energy. One hundred percent of Garden of Life's headquarters and distribution center's electricity are offset by pollution-free renewable energy, and is certified by the independent Green-E organization. This will save more than a million pounds of carbon dioxide from entering our atmosphere.

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