***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.
Lindsay says
Green me! :)
Alison says
Green Me! I’m making the extra effort in regards to recycling.
Angelica L says
GREEN ME!
Bonus answer: I’ve started greening up my apartment by using green cleaning products like Mrs. Meyers and Method. On another note, I also have made a fairly huge attempt to use hair and beauty prducts that are not tested on animals. That has been very important to me.
ashley says
green me!
ive started trying to use some Norwex products for green cleaning :)
Schuyler says
GREEN ME!
I work for an environmental agency, so I try to be “green” in as many ways as possible.
pam in nc says
Green Me~!
No paper towels, vinegar & water for most cleaning, no more chlorine bleach or fabric softener, reusable totes when I shop and look for items I need at the flea market (used and/or vintage) before buying new. Shop locally!
Dorinda says
“Green Me”
We just used all of our compost to fertilize our yard.
Kara says
GREEN ME!
Reusable grocery bags and green cleaning supplies!
sarah p says
Green Me! My biggest tip is to really think about what you’re buying. Even so-called ‘green products’ aren’t really environmentally friendly unless we really need them. The best bet is to re-use what you can and make do rather than buying all the time.
lynn says
green me! green me! i’ve been working with local businesses and the chamber of commerce to try to get restaurants to switch over from styrofoam take out containers to more earth friendly options. it is not as expensive as you think, and there are plenty of alternatives!
Sabrina says
GREEN ME! I’ve been making most of our household cleaners for the last year…thanks for your AMAZING post on that subject!
Chelsea says
Green me! I use canvas bags when shopping, recycle, turn off lights that aren’t being used, and do online billing.
Mel says
GREEN ME!
We always keep reusable grocery bags in the car By leaving them in the car, we never forget to use them when we shop for groceries.
Aurora says
GREEN ME…
a lot of my daughters things are hand-me-downs…her bed, clothes, books even her crib was a hand-me-down.
Dawn Nowak says
Green Me!
Rachel says
GREEN ME (please!)
We try to be as earth friendly as possible for house
things… always use tote bags instead of plastic at the store, use a reusable water jug etc.
Thanks for the chance to win these AMAZING goodies!!
Mary M. says
GREEN ME!! Love my new compost pile…thanks to your handy do-it-yourself directions using a storage bin! :)
Sarah T. says
GREEN ME! I recently learned of the magical cleaning powers of vinegar and baking soda! Cheap, GREEN and safe to use around my dog!
I’m also making reuseable grocery bags for my sisters this year as part of their Christmas gifts. If all four of us use them every time we shop, we’re sure to save a lot of plastic bags from the landfill!
Jennifer says
Green Me! My favorite thing right now is taking my glass to the purple containers to recycle them. I am also excited that my area now recycles curbside. I have cut down from 2 bags of trash a week to usually 1 every 2 weeks.
Emily says
GREEN ME!
We just moved out of a 1-bedroom apartment and into a home, which we quickly equipped with a washer and dryer. After about a month I decided that instead of keeping the dryer on the “normal” setting all the time, I could use the “eco normal” setting with most loads. Then I also realized that I could sometimesput two wash loads in the dryer at a time. . .last week when we got our energy bill, my husband excitedly informed me that it was almost $30 less than last month! My greening efforts have also been friendly to our bank account.
Chrystin says
GREEN ME!
reduced chemical use, started food recycling, walk to run errand when possible, bike to the grocery store, buy local and organic when possible!
Kim says
Green Me! Reusable grocery bags and we recycle as much as possible.
Tiffany says
green me!
I keep finding new uses for vinegar and baking soda. Love the stuff! :)
Alyssa says
GREEN ME! I try to be as green as possible like recycle as much as possible, using reusable grocery bags, and use BPA free refillable water bottles.
sue says
GREEN ME!
I am drinking tap water from a glass bottle now – goodbye plastic bottles! We also recycle more a week than we send out for garbage and I always use plastic bins for grocery shopping.
Anna says
GREEN ME!
We use homemade cleaners, eco friendly laundry detergent, and reuseable cleaning rags. We also love using reusable napkins and cloth shopping bags. This year we started a compost bin. We love that our small steps can make a difference.
Rose N says
Green me!
Our town started recycling food scraps recently, and we got a stylish canister for the counter for a wedding gift, so I’m recycling everything but liquids now!
Ashley E says
Green Me! I know this is like “beginner” green, but I love using the reusable shopping bags. Not only are they reusuable, but they are fun and easier to carry too!
Portia says
GREEN ME!
All this greenery is reminding me of St. Patrick’s Day! Can’t wait for spring : )
Melissa Harrell says
GREEN ME!
We use cloth grocery bags, keep up a compost pile, annnnd since it’s so nice outside, we cut off our a/c last week. It will stay off until it gets too cold. Hopefully, it will stay nice for another month!
Roseann says
Green me!
I have been trying to fill my house with plants lately. Bringing a little greenery in for the long, dull winter months ahead.:)
Victoria C says
GREEN ME!
We recycle as much as we can…only use green cleaning products….and use energy efficient appliances. But I know there is more we could do.
Christy says
Green Me! :)
Reusable grocery bags and turning off water/lights when not in use.
nicky says
GREEN ME!
my husband has recently gotten into making our own natural remedies. he makes a weed killer and ant bait that work better than most harmful chemical options out there!
Angela Starosta says
GREEN ME!
I am going through the things in my kitchen and bathroom and, as i run out, replacing them with more eco-friendly options, often homemade and blogging about it so my friends and fam can follow suit if they so choose. thestarostas.wordpress.com
TheMonogrammedMrs. says
Green me!! Sorry, I don’t have any green tips but I like to use my monogrammed market tote for grocery shopping. And I love buying fresh at the local farmer’s market!
Katie B. says
GREEN ME. We have implemented almost total home automation which means when we leave we can hit one button and the house basically turns off and sets the A/C up. It has saved us a lot in energy bills which in turn is also being grene by not leaving things on ever. We also compost and recycle. :)
Alexandra says
Green Me!
We’ve been tackling things one area at a time, right now it is laundry. We do tap-cold wash only, switched to eco-friendly detergent, and we will soon be sinking poles for a clothes line.
Mindy says
GREEN ME.
Please.
We are buying produce from a local market each weekend.
Leah says
Green me please!
I always have at least three reusable bags in my purse for unexpected trips to the grocery (or shoe!) store. I find they come in handy for other shopping excursions ranging from lunch purchases (no plastic or paper bag necessary) to drug store runs. And it helps me keep those nasty BPA-laden receipts from sneaking into my bags!
Caitlin says
GREEN ME please!!
We’ve finally made the switch to Brita from plastic water bottles – better late than never? :)
Jess Bruce says
Green Me… We are making extra efforts in recycling!
veronique says
GREEN ME!
Aside from cloth diapering our baby, my husband and I splurged on a GE high efficiency washer and dryer to help us save water. We also went out and bought the same dual-flush system we saw here, and it works divinely! Additionally, we make it a point to only turn lights on in the house if the sun has started to set! Yay planet earth!
Megan says
GREEN ME!!!
I have been making my own household cleaners with some simple vinegar, baking soda, borax and water…..no more harsh chemicals in my casa!
Alison says
GREEN ME!
Great giveaway!! We recycle, use reusable bags, no longer use bleach, and have used organic fertilizer on our lawn.
Rachael says
GREEN ME
I just started recycling at home and using green cleaners. I frequently shop for previously loved items too.
katie says
GREEN ME!
we try to cut our energy costs by turning off the ac and opening up the windows in the evenings. we also use energy saving light bulbs and our handy compost pail (perfect for apartment living).
Meryl says
Green Me!
I know this is a small step- but its my most recent, so I though I would share :)
My husband and I make our own nut butter (peanut, almond and walnut!) and jelly- then we reuse the same glass mason jars to store it in. No buying and throwing away plastic containers!
Its a small step that goes towards saving my two favorite types of green, the planet and our money :)
Katy says
GREEN ME!
Jennifer says
“GREEN ME!”
I have started using reusable grocery bags.