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This week’s prize is doubly exciting for us: it’s 100% eco-friendly and comes from a local Virginia business (just up the road from Richmond in Culpeper, VA). Green Nest‘s got such a broad smorgasbord of kind-to-the-earth gifts that we’re psyched that this week’s winner will score such stylish loot. There’s a lot to cover, so let’s get to it.
First off, the winner gets their choice of any 3 x 5 or 4 x 6 Fab Habitat recycled rug (woven from recycled polypropylene straws). Here’s a sampling of some of 50+ designs you get to pick from.
Then there’s a soy candle that comes in a decorative silk-screen glass. There are 19 designs to choose from and after the 90 hours of candle burning time you can reuse the glass (and even drink out of it).
But you won’t necessarily need that glass for drinking because the prize pack includes your choice of recycled soda/beer bottle tumbler set (you know I’m jealous of whoever wins this one since I failed miserably at my own DIY attempt). There are four in a set and 5 styles to choose from.
Last but not least, a green prize pack wouldn’t be complete without a little greenery. The winner can choose two of these Garden-in-a-Bag kits for growing some herbs without even having to get your hands dirty.
So that’s the prize. Stay tuned for a discount on Thursday, but for now let’s get to the entry details:
- PRIZE: A green prize pack as described above from Green Nest.
- TO ENTER: Comment on this post with the words “GREEN ME” and…
- BONUS QUESTION: …let’s use this a chance to share some eco-friendly tips. Have you started taking any extra steps to be green lately? Or do you have an especially easy tip to share with everyone? Or, as we witnessed in Ithaca, have you seen any especially green locations recently?
- GIVEAWAY CLOSES: Wednesday, September 22nd at 8pm EST
- NUMBER OF WINNERS: One
- PRIZE SHIPS: The Lower 48 United States
- USUAL STUFF: One entry per e-mail address is permitted. The winner will be selected using random.org and announced on Thursday. Good luck…
Note: We weren’t paid or perk’d for hosting this giveaway, we just take them on to reward our lovely readers! See our Giveaway FAQs page for more info. Pics from Green Nest.
Star says
GREEN ME !!!
We collect vintage furniture and enjoy bringing thrifted items to life again.
Chris Bossom says
GREEN ME
We’re conscience of leaving lights off when not in use, unplugging household items, leaving the shades closed during the summer to keep the house cool (and because we don’t have A/C to turn on), using re-usable grocery store bags, neighborhood just initiated a recycle bin program in our neighborhood and we’ve been diligent about getting everything that can be recycled into that bin! :)
Rahul says
GREEN ME! We use re-usable shopping bags for our grocery shopping and we put an insulating jacket over our water heater to prevent heat loss and save some green as well.
Sherry F. says
GREEN ME!
I helped to get people recycling at work too – we now recycle our paper, cans, bottles, etc. We’ve also cut out the use of styrofoam cups by having everyone use the glass mugs at work instead.
Kate says
Green Me!
christy scarbrough says
GREEN ME!
I reuse plastic grocery bags for bagging up yucky diapers to throw in the trash, we recycle, and trying to avoid buying household chemicals for cleaning, I have started cleaning my floors with a vinegar/water solution and it works great!
Allison says
Green me!
I wash my hair with baking soda and apple cider vinegar. It’s super cheap, safe to wash down the drain, and isn’t full of awful chemicals like sodium lauryl sulfate or parabens like other hair products. I also do most of my house cleaning with those same two ingredients!
Dan says
GREEN ME!
I rarely turn on lights, unplug appliances and use cloth bags.
Sean says
GREEN ME!
Bought a gas-efficient car, plus recycling and buying local.
Andrea says
GREEN ME!
While we’ve always recycled, I’ve become even more aware of everything we throw in the trash (or “destined for the landfill” as Whole Foods labels it) … so I call the Veterans for curb-side pick-up of anything I think someone else might be able to use.
Elaine says
Green me! We have a huge, what my husband calls “survival garden”, which we can and freeze veggies from for food all year round.
Bridgit says
Green Me!
We are reuse egg crates, paper towel rolls, paper, junk mail, etc. for art projects for the kids.
rachel says
GREEN ME!
i have a really fuel-efficient car, but i still try to walk wherever i can. and lucky me, i have coffee shops, restaurants, a huge park, and even a trader joe’s within walking distance! good exercise, saves fuel, and it’s really fun to just see the neighborhood.
Keighley Fleming says
Green Me!
Always unplug appliances, use green lightbulbs, recycle, no paper towels, and take showers. Everything counts right?
Sara Hill says
GREEN ME!
I like to repurpose furniture. Also, yesterday I bought one of those non-paper coffee mugs (that looks like the cup you get at starbucks) so I can drink coffee every day without wasting all those cute little white cups. Go me.:)
Denise says
GREEN ME! We grow a veggie garden and recycle like crazy. Keeping a close check on our consumption habits is the best way to go green.
nava says
GREEN ME!
One way we are trying to be greener is cutting down our waste. We’ve managed to get down to one bag of garbage a week,but our recycling bin was overflowing! So our new goal is to not buy packaged food.It does take pre-planning, or getting reeeeeeally creative with meals,but it’s easy when actually shopping to just not buy the packaged item. Cheaper too.
Elizabeth says
Green ME! I’m a nazi about recycling everything I throw away, and I try to do it right by removing labels, discarding caps, cleaning out leftover food residue, etc… BTW–I am totally in need of a rug!
Megan says
GREEN ME!
I have taken to re-using zip lock bags recently… and generally, if it’s yellow, I let it mellow! Sorry if that is too much information.
Sona says
GREEN ME!
I’ve been trying to use baking soda, vinegar, and lemons for all my household cleaning. These natural products work surprisingly well at getting my house clean and I feel better about not using harsh chemicals around my little girls and being a little better to the environment!
Sheena says
GREEN ME!
We try to be as green as possible around the house by recycling, reusing, and cutting down on waste.
Allie C. says
GREEN ME!
I use resuable shopping bags and we grow a lot of our own organic produce and take advantage of organic farmer’s markets in our area.
Mindee says
GREEN ME! I am close to OCD on being a chemical free and organic food household. Love the blog, welcome to Clara (my Sophia is 20 months old!), and keep up the great information for all of us dreamers (who still are slaves to their office jobs )
Tasha B. says
GREEN ME!
Slowly converting to organic/local/garden foods and greener cleaners.
Laura says
GREEN ME!
I have started trying to recycle and be more concious of using energy smart items and unplugging electronics when not in use. My favorite way to be green though is to use left over things like old magazines or cardboard to create fun artwork with my kids!
Amanda says
Green me!
I buy tons of things from the thrift store. It’s threefold: I get items for cheaper, I save things from the landfill, and the money I spend goes to a good cause!
Elissa says
GREEN ME!
Just found your site, and I have to say – I’m in love!!!
jill g. says
Green me!
carpooling seems like a cliche answer but if you can cause less pollution so simply…why not? plus, if you’re gonna be stuck in traffic you might as well have some friends along for the ride!
Karen says
Green me! (please?) I try to shop only at thrift and consignment stores for clothes, shoes, furniture, and housewares. I can always bring home something unique (or give something old a new life by repainting, recovering, or repurposing), and every purchase that I make keeps something out of a landfill.
Andrea says
GREEN ME!!!
We bring our own bags whenever we shop to avoid all those plastic bags! It also cuts down on clutter. I’m currently switching out my cleaning products to green friendly items. It’s easy to be green! :)
Katie Daniel says
GREEN ME! We use our grocery store bags as trash bags throughout the house.
Amy says
GREEN ME! My boyfriend and I try to use natural cleaners, we use vinegar and water for a lot of jobs and are getting ready to try Mrs. Meyers multipurpose cleaner. We also love thrifting items. One of our couches and my dresser came from Diversity Thrift and they are both in amazing shape and really good quality. Quality that we would never be able to afford new!
Emily Rae says
GREEN ME! Reduce, reuse, recyle — in that order! And I’ve been biking much more.
angela says
GREEN ME! My green philosophy has evolved to encompass reducing waste or trying to keep from creating more of it. I’ve always been a recycler, but now I’m also addicted to re-purposing things from around the house instead of buying new ones (glass vase = kitchen utensil holder next to the stove). And don’t get me started on my love of Craigslist, where one can buy practically-new furniture or kid gear (hello my “new” West Elm desk, and son’s “new” car-shaped walker) for way off the list price.
Bonnie says
GREEN ME!!!!
We’re doing the cloth diaper thing too. Right now we’re using Flips, BG, and Fuzzibunz. :)
Laura says
Green Me!
My husband and I are very excited to finally get recycling in our apartment. So we will be making the extra effort with all our cardboard and paper.
Katy says
GREEN ME! I have been helping my mom move to an all organic yard. It’s so fun!
Toni says
Green me!!
I am a vinegar queen. I use vinegar for almost all of the cleaning duties around the house. It is cheap, efficient, and better for the environment than chemicals.
SactoSweetie says
GREEN ME! You guys are my new favorite blog!
As soon as we bought our house we put in Low E3 windows so we are rarely running the heat or air and that says a lot in Sacramento CA where the summer reach 112 degrees! My soon to be hubby started a compost bin and we have a garden year round and what we don’t grow we have delivered by a local farmers home delivery service. And my favorite one of all, we recently switched to environmentally friendly cleaning products!
Rachel says
Green Me!
Over the last few years I’ve added a few easy green things that add up to lots! We use cloth napkins, composte, recycle EVERYTHING that cannot be up-cycled and switched to an electric mower just to name a few!
brittany says
green me! My husband and I use only plant based cleaning products and he has gone along with my obsessive need to recycle everything we can.
Linda R. says
GREEN ME!
I use reusable shopping bags, and recycle everything I can. And, mostly because I’m CHEAP, I like to shop at thrift stores or via Craigslist.
Laura N says
GREEN ME ! please :)
I’ve given up paper towels in favor of cloth ones, and have a new appreciation for used furniture from craigslist!
leigh7911 says
Green me! It’s about the easiest and no-brainer ‘green’ idea out there, but we (try to) use cloth grocery bags. Added bonus: I’ve got a bunch of my mom’s and grandma’s stash just waiting for me to make more. Free, and uses old stuff! We also use cloth diapers, although those days are drawing to a near!
Destiny says
GREEN ME!!
Lauren Davison says
GREEN ME! :) My way of being green lately is walking a lot more. I walk the mile to the store, walk to visit my mom, walk to the track where I jog each day, rather than driving there. And I’m LOVING it! :)
Aleece says
GREEN ME!
If i carried the item throughout the store…. Why do I need a plastic bag to carry it to my car? Not taking a plastic bag unless I need them.
Ris says
GREEN ME! I keep everything plugged into power strips all over the house. That way I can isolate devices I’m using and turn off the power to all the items I’m not using. For example, I have a lamp, clock, and phone chargers plugged into the strip by my bed. At night I turn it on so I can charge my phone and use the lamp. When I wake up in the morning I turn it off so it doesn’t draw power all day. It really helps cut down on those draining devices that remain plugged in all the time when they don’t need to be!
dana says
GREEN ME!!!
Marsha says
“GREEN ME” and… goodwill