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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.
Katie says
GREEN ME! Since I don’t have room for a garden I try to buy all of my produce at my local farmers market. I grow thyme and basil on my kitchen windowsill and use old cardboard to mat pictures on and let my son paint on.
Ashley says
GREEN ME!
We’re trying to cut down on buying things unless we really need to and to donate the stuff we don’t so someone can benefit from the rest of its useful life.
Katie says
GREEN ME!! I have made my point across to my office that it is important that we recycle our paper. Instead of buying packing peanuts we shred all of our paper and reuse it in our shipping department. I’m one step closer to making everything around me a little more green!!!
Mara T. says
GREEN ME!
Well one thing I like about where we live is that people are pretty good about re(up?)cycling old furniture and clothing. Rather than take things to the dump there are tons of consignment shops that will pick things up or people will leave things on the curb for others to pick up. I know of one table that has gone through four different homes. It’s partly for recycling but also partly because it’s a real community here.
Rachel says
GREEN ME!
Katie says
GREEN ME! We grow our own tomoatoes and try to eat local and organic fare as much as possible.
Sarah says
GREEN ME!
I work for Eco-Products, we sell compostable and recycled content food serviceware. I am surrounded by green every day and I love it!
Gretchen says
Green me! We are using the canvas shopping bags pretty religiously. Also, I have quit buying books and have become a big fan of my local library.
Amber says
GREEN ME please! We are scheduled for our own “rain barrel” class this week!
Elizabeth says
Green me! Like many commenters, I am trying trying trying to remember to bring my reusable bags when I grocery shop. It’ll become habit eventually, I’m sure, just like my crack addiction. ;-)
Mike says
GREEN ME! Trying to use greener cleaning products at home and did our first serious vegetable garden this summer.
Taylor @ thehouseonpennylane says
GREEN ME!
At my new job, a very small business, their main waste receptacle is the recycle/shred bin. 99% of paper trash goes in this bin. Each employee has a small trash can at their desks that is emptied once a week. I find that I rarely ever use my personal trash can because I’m tossing everything in the recycle bin. It makes me feel so much better about the amount of paper that is used!
Stacy says
Green Me
We have been upcycling a lot of things, empty can+paper and mod podge = pencil cup!
Stephanie says
GREEN ME! I’ve been purchasing more organic food…like apples, tomatoes, peaches, and peppers!
Kelly says
Green Me!
I am not particularly green…but I always looking for news ways to learn how to be better.
Nikii says
GREEN ME!
Green Nest is awesome!
Rachel says
GREEN ME!
We joined a CSA for the first time this year, and I loved being able to eat locally (and organically) with such ease!
effika says
GREEN ME
We’ve nearly eliminated paper towels. We keep a roll around for guests, but most of the time our guests are fine with a cloth napkin. A bulk pack of white napkins from a restaurant supply store nets more than enough napkins to last for many years.
Lauren says
Green me! I’m not all that eco-friendly right now, but I’m trying to improve.
Steena says
GREEN ME! … and I finally started that herb garden I always said I would.
Sarah Smith says
GREEN ME!
We recently started to vermacompost all of our paper and appropriate food scraps (other food scraps go in the regular compost).
We started with 2000 worms and 1 worm bin and now have 3 bins and closr to 10000 worms.
We have a shredder and shred all bills, catalogs, paper, etc. and feed to the worms. They turn it into beautiful worm castings that nourish our garden and improve our soil quality.
Kate! says
Green Me!!
I’ve slowly been making changes to a greener lifestyle (now getting the rest of my family on board is a different story). I use Dr Bronners and Burts Bees in the shower, Mrs Meyers for around the house cleaning. I’ve been experimenting with cleaning with vinegar. Using dish rags that can be washed and reused instead of sponges. Swapping lightbulbs for CFLs. Easy changes, really!
Katie G. says
GREEN ME!
We have been ordering our meats from an organic farm in west Texas (not that far from us in Dallas). We also grow some of our own veggies.
Holly says
Green me!! I am getting better about using the resuable grocery bags, and as a result using them to carry my lunch to work as well – since there aren’t any plastic grocery bags around the house anymore!
Roxanne says
GREEN ME!!
Our town is just starting a recycling pick up service this week, so we are excited to get to participate in it! This makes recycling MUCH more doable being a mom of an 11 month old and a 2 year old with a compact car. Hauling recyclables before now was nearly impossible!
erika says
Green me! How fun!:)
Carmen @ Life with Sprinkles on Top says
GREEN ME!
We recycle everything that can be recycled. We also walk places as much as we can.
Cynthia says
Green Me!
We use natural cleaner products in the house, and I try to eat organic if possible.
Micki says
GREEN ME! I just bought a house and plan to use a lot of y’alls green ideas! The rain barrel is on the top of my list.
Lindsey Rockers says
Green me! We’ve been using rags and our huge collection of baby wash cloths instead of paper towels for post-dinner baby and highchair clean up!
Kate says
GREEN ME!! Recently purchased a composter for our scraps!!
Nicole says
GREEN ME!
I am struggling to find green ways to pack lunches for all four of us (including a two year old). Reusable bags and containers… all without breaking the bank! So far we figured out that sending a cup for water with the afternoon snack is the best option — no juice box or pouch in the trash, less sugar intake, and they love having their very own fun cups! And I found the best water cup ever for my desk. I can sip water all day with no spills.
Joy says
GREEN ME! We bought my nephew a Green Toys recycling truck that’s made out of milk cartons for him to play with!
amyks says
Green Me! Speaking of roofs…we recently installed a white roof on our house.
Beth @ bethcooks says
Green Me! I just bought my own cheesemaking kit :) Organic mozzarella and ricotta are going to be made in my very own kitchen :) So excited!
Rachael says
GREEN ME!
Angela says
Green me! We’ve been using our compost bin to recycle grass clippings and mulched leaves. No chemicals, less watering!
Kate says
GREEN ME!
We love the canvas shopping bags – I’ve even convinced my fiance to start buying all green household products, locally grown foods when possible, and to open the windows instead of turning the air on!
Patty says
GREEN ME!!!!
We recycle EVERYTHING and have switched to a filtered water system which eliminated plastic jugs of Spring water(miss it though) Great giveaway!
Kerry says
Green me!
We’ve gotten a lot of good green tips from your site! We’ve been using microfiber towels or rags for cleaning instead of paper towels. Baking soda and vinegar to clear our drain in place of drano. And we’ve always been really good recyclers. I know it’s not a lot, but like they say, if everyone did it…
Zhaleh says
GREEN ME! I’ve begun composting which boosts the nutrients in our soil and decreases the number of times we have to empty the trash.
kara says
GREEN ME!!
CSA deliveries and worm composting help to make me feel like I’m doing my part.
Meg says
GREEN ME! I’ve recently started to go to farmer’s markets to buy local produce and I’ve realized that it tastes so much better when you know where it came from!
Lynn says
Green Me! I’ve been taking extra steps at the grocery store to buy things in recyclable containers only (only 1 & 2 can be recycled in my city). No ketchup in 5’s! I also use reusable bags everywhere I can, or just stick the items in my purse if I forget the bag.
Lindsay says
GREEN ME! We use our reusable, grocery bags, recycle our soda cans and newspaper and have switched to more natural home cleaners…not huge improvements, but every little bit helps.
Amy says
GREEN ME
I have started using reusable tote bags for groceries and they hold so much more and are easier to carry than those plastic bags. I also carpool to work. I think every little bit helps.
Lisa Goldberg says
GREEN ME…please! We have been turning recyclable bottles, boxes, and such into TOYS for our toddler! He likes playing with them more than most of his real toys, and we just switch them out with new recyclable stuff that comes along.
Jacqueline says
GREEN ME!
This giveaway makes me so happy, thank you!
Elise says
Green Me!
Trying to use greener cleaning products at home and taking reusable shopping bags anytime i shop
Laura B says
GREEN ME
At work I make sure all the ink cartridges get recycled.