Join Local Planet. Make a Difference. You Could Win an iPad!

Written by Local Planet

Atlanta-area residents who are environmentally and socially minded now have a resource to direct them to local companies that care, while helping them save money and stay connected to the community. Local Planet is a one-stop-shop for the very best of "green and good" news, as well as a source for discounts and special offers from highlighted businesses or others doing good things. The company touts the philosophy that small, daily, individual decisions can have an enormous positive impact on the health and well-being of the community.

Newly launched in Atlanta, the Local Planet team culls the best news and discounts from local businesses dedicated to sustainable and socially responsible practices. Anyone can visit the website or subscribe to daily emails to receive exclusive discounts and learn about good deals from businesses like Serenbe and Coleccion Luna. And, visitors can now register at www.localplanet.com to win an iPad, courtesy of Local Planet.

"People realize where they spend their money matters," said Patrick Vrana, Local Planet CEO. "Consumers value companies who are giving back to the community in a sustainable or social way, and we're here to help them identify those companies so they can feel good about the businesses they support.

"By combining valuable content and directing consumers to special offers and discounts, our goal is to keep area residents 'in the know' about the issues they care about and what area businesses are doing to support their communities," continued Vrana.

Future business partners will be dedicated to initiatives like education for youth and adults, support of the arts, social aid and fundraising; and environmentally-sound practices like sustainable packaging, green building, recycling and conservation.

About Local Planet

Local Planet links socially responsible and environmentally sustainable businesses to like-minded consumers via its website through discounts, "good finds" and "good stories," enabling local businesses to attract and retain new customers. Through a combination of short-term offers and long-term brand loyalty tactics, Local Planet cultivates localized communities dedicated to supporting businesses that are making a difference. For more information visit www.localplanet.com, find us on Facebook at Local Planet Atlanta or follow us on Twitter @LocalPlanetATL.