***This giveaway is no longer accepting entries***
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.
Jen G says
GREEN ME!
We’re walking more these days… to school, the grocery store, etc. Thankful that we live in such a walkable area, and for these lovely fall days!
Ellen says
Green me!
We try to eat local, ethically grown/raised foods.
amie says
GREEN ME!
Because we get all of our eggs from a family farm, I keep the cartons that they give me and return them. One less thing in the trash, and they reuse them every time!
Karen Burrows says
Green Me! I only buy things when we need them. I squeeze the last drop out of everything b/c I don’t have another until I get to the store. I think that is greener than having 12 bottles of shampoo and 10 tubes of toothpaste in the closet. It lessens the clutter as well.
Holly says
GREEN ME!
We have been using reusing canvas bags, have a programmable thermostate, and buy produce from the local farmers market.
Jess says
GREEN ME!
We have just switched to all natural cleaning supplies and are in LOVE. Dare I say that they actually do a better job then the chemical laden junk we were using?! I think l do.
Emily says
Green me!
We’ve been using a green all-in-one cleaning product that we love and has lasted for 9 months so far…1 bottle!
Jen N, says
Green me!
My hubby and I carpool everyday…saving on gas money and helping out our carbon footprint a bit.
colleen says
Green Me! I am raising 3 daughters that consistantly point out ways to decrease our impact on the enviornment. I’m so proud of them (even when they correct me)!
AshleyB says
GREEN ME!!!
I use eco friendly cleaning products, we use a filtration water system instead of buying cases of the bottles, and most of my light bulbs are now enery efficient =)
Katarina Pace says
Green ME (please)
I drive a really small manual car because it’s more fuel efficient.
Melissa T says
GREEN ME!
I use the empty cat litter jugs (the plastic type) as watering cans rather than buying actual watering jugs
Katie Booth says
“GREEN ME”… and I line my garbage cans with shopping bags, saving a little of the environment and a little money.
Albion says
GREEN ME! It is such a simple step to recycle, reuse, or re-purpose, and as an extra benefit it can save money too. I’ve been trying to make recycling/reusing an automatic process in my home. :)
Kerry says
GREEN ME!
How awesome!
I recycle more items than I throw away, I re-wash my plastic baggies, and I walk to the grocery store and to work (which I love)!
My parents compost, collect rainwater, and run their house off solar power!
Jill says
GREEN ME!!!
We have started using energy efficient light bulbs instead of regular ones.
Abby says
Green Me!
I know some may think it to be gross, but I love to carry a hankie in my purse instead of tissues!
Kathryn G. says
“GREEN ME” we just added a bunch of indoor plants to our sun room over the weekend. Now it is literally greener.
Julie says
GREEN ME! What a fantastic giveaway!
Corey says
GREEN ME!
We live in the city so we walk or use public transportation. We have also given up on paper cloths. Besides using dishtowels, we have been using our child’s old baby washcloths. They work great! And I’ve just started making my own cleaning proucts.
Jennifer says
GREEN ME!
We compose food scraps into our garden and take out the garbage less often, which uses fewer trash bags!
Katie says
Green Me!
I love using vinegar for inexpensive, fairly eco-friendly cleaning in all sorts of applications. I clean my veggies with it, clean my toilet, soften my clothes, clean glass… lots!
Laura says
GREEN ME! I think this is my favorite giveaway you’ve had yet. I just moved AND opened a ton of wedding gifts, so when we were done unpacking, I sorted all of the packaging materials into reusable (which we gave away on craigslist), recyclable, and trash. The extra effort drastically reduced the amount we had to toss. We are definitely trying to do as much as possible to reduce our waste.
Brooke W. says
Green me… I started making my own cleaners (many of the recipes which were found on this site). Thanks
Christy says
Green Me!!!
We just switched over to all natural cleaning products in our house! love them!
Chrissy says
GREEN ME!!
We switched to eco-friendly cleaning products, and have started to make some of our own. We have also started paying more attention to where our produce is from. We choose local whenever possible.
megan says
GREEN ME!! We are remodeling our kitchen and reusing resources where possible (e.g. 2x4s that are still in good shape!).
Allison says
GREEN ME!
I take the bus! It’s taken a bit of getting used to, but I like the idea of a greener commute. Plus, the bus is great for people-watching!
Dinah says
GREEN ME!
We put a giant bowl in the sink to catch the water whenver we wash veggies or fruits or whatever. Then when the bowl gets full, we reuse that water to water our garden! It really saves buckets and buckets of water.
Kate M says
Green Me!!!!
We use re-usable grocery bags, energy efficient light bulbs, and are as conservative with water as possible!
Kathryn says
Green Me! We just found the best green local cleaners. We just dropped off the duvet and love that they don’t use any harsh chemicals.
Mason Leskowitz says
Green Me!
We have one car and shoup almost only at thrift shops – trying hard to reduce, reuse, recycle!
Melissa Carpenter says
Green Me!
I started composting, and I love it! Never realized how much I used to throw out that could be composted.
marianne s says
green me! i am in the habit of turning off ALL power surges when not in use, unplugging my kitchen appliances. The only thing I leave plugged in is my alarm clock!
Sarah says
GREEN ME!!! Please, please, please!! We compost and recycle, and shop at all natural stores.
Jessie says
Green me!
We are just starting to renovate our home and we are researching and taking into account all of the ‘green’ options out there. Starting with suspending my growing library of books by using the actual library (and my kindle) and including low-flow toilets and shower heads … this is so much fun!
Danielle@Newlysweds Paradise says
Green ME!
I am a huge recycler and always have been!
Cat says
GREEN ME
We have been using the reusuable grocery bags (actually remembering to bring them was always the hardest part!)
Laura B says
Green me!!
I walk to work, and we grow most of our own veggies at home to help cut back our carbon footprint. Every little bit helps!
Beverly says
Green Me!
I am on a major reuse kick. whether it is “trading” clothes with my friends – both mine and the kids’- or buying used furniture and refinishing/repurposing it or even trading books on bookmooch! I have really been trying to cut down on buying a lot of “new” stuff. Craigslist has become one of my most-often visited sites!
Kat says
“GREEN ME” I try to be green by using reusable bags at the grocery store. We didn’t have them recently on vacation in North Carolina and we were horrified at how many unnecessary plastic bags we were given.
Jennifer says
Green Me!
We recylce as much as possible, and my husband just started using a ceramic coffee cup at work instead of reaching for a styrofoam one every time.
nysoonergirl says
Green me!
I always carry my reusable shopping bags with me and I’ve started recycling even more than I used to. And I’ve passed along those tips to my mom too, so we’re both improving!
kelly n. says
Green me!
Liz J. says
Green Me! After finding out how non-green clay cat litter is, I switched to a corn-based litter. Bonus, it works better than my old litter!
Marilyn says
GREEN ME! I’m using more natural cleaning products.
Erika B says
Green me please!
We try to eat organic and I am looking into making one of those compost bins yall made!
Elizabeth says
GREEN ME!
We’re luck enough to live in San Francisco, where the city offers free composting to all residents. We’ve been participating for 3 years and love how much less trash we have once the compostables go in that little green bin.
Brittney says
GREEN ME!
I recently bought a Prius, hybrid car and love it! We are also starting a compost pile this fall.
Beth says
GREEN ME!
I gave up commercial house cleaners a few years back. Apple cider vinegar and baking soda really go a long way and are just as effective at killing bacteria at a fraction of the cost!