***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.
alli says
GREEN ME! Have you seen JT’s new golf course? It’s the only certified green course in the country. Cool. http://www.mirimichi.com/
Sam says
Green Me!
I buy local veggies, grow my own, and use my reusable shopping bags. I also let my pup lick my plate instead of rinsing it before I wash :)
Cori Thomasson says
GREEN ME!!!
Miranda says
GREEN ME – I’ve started using those reusable shopping bags and we grow our own garden.
Peggy says
GREEN ME! We recycle – reuse – rarely buy anything new. We did put in new replacement windows.
Natalie M. says
GREEN ME!
Karen B says
GREEN ME!! I am a big fan of microfiber towels, I save money by minimizing my paper towel use and they are wonderful for any job!
Melissa says
Green me!
I handle ordering supplies at my office, and I’ve slowly tried to switch out as many as possible for recycled products.
Lisa says
GREEN ME a new eco-friendly rug!!!
Kim J says
Green me!
Matt says
GREEN ME!
Installing an attic fan to cut down on the A/C usage.
Debbie says
GREEN ME!
I turned off our air conditioning early this year, were only home in the evenings anyway.
Jennifer Saunders says
GREEN ME! We try to reduce our footprint through reusable grocery bags, farmer’s markets, city-living to reduce time in the car, city recycling program and plenty of the basics: turn off lights, watch the AC and heat use, unplug appliances when not in use and control our water consumption. It all adds up!
Izzy says
Green Me! WE love recycling, my son especially loves to build and create with “trash”.
Bri B says
GREEN ME!!!
Liz W. says
GREEN ME! Unfortunately, I now live in a place where recycling doesn’t seem to be ‘the norm.’ However, I grew up in Vermont where it was expected you’d be “green” before the term was ever coined and fashionable :). Sadly, after 5 years living where I do, I too had fallen into the throw-it-all-away rut, and I am proud to say, I’m reforming! I recycle EVERYTHING, and the best part is, I take less trips to the dumpster. I’m apartment living now, but I cannot wait until we move into our house- LET THE COMPOST PILE BEGIN! :)
Kristina says
This is awesome. GREEN ME!
Kristen says
GREEN ME!
We repainted a dresser my boyfriend and I found on the side of the road and filled our apartment with green plants!
Katrina Lowe says
GREEN Me! I gave up my plastic water bottle addiction for a single filter aluminum bottle. ANDDDDD , in the tradition of my grandmother, I’m saving my twist ties and rubber bands.
Savannah Kirsche says
GREEN ME!!
I reuse all of my plastic shopping bags whenever I forget to bring in my reuseable ones.
Stacey says
GREEN ME!
I currently live in Amherst,MA with my fiance and it is one of the greenest locations I’ve ever lived! It’s beautiful!
Erin says
Green me. We have been using cloth diapers and wipes since my 17 month old was born. Better for her and the environment.
Megan says
GREN ME! I already used green cleaning products at home but convincing my office to switch over to the green side was an accomplishment.
Christy B says
Green Me!! We use our leftover paper grocery store bags (we use the reusable ones now but had a plethora of paper ones) to put our recycling in…and EVERYTHING gets recycled!!
Tera says
Green Me! Tallahassee, Florida, where I live, is going green with a vengeance. The city offers recycling programs for just about everything including electronics, styrafoam, and used cooking oil (converted to fuel for their fleet!).
Erin B. says
GREEN ME! I buy and re-furbish old furniture, lamps, mirrors, etc. It’s amazing what you can do with a little sanding and paint.
jennLynn says
GREEN ME!
Reusable bags are the way to go! And how could you resist the cute designs they come in now!
Helen says
GREEN ME!
Lindsey says
Green me!
A great tip is to use http://www.earthaid.net to track your homes energy use and earn great rewards (coupons) to local businesses! There are tons of rewards available in the Richmond area to homes who are successfully scaling back their energy use.
Brittany says
GREEN ME! :)
I just started a compost bin! Surprisingly easy and so COOL. Like a science experiment.
Michelle says
GREEN ME!
We recycle and try to repurpose items when we can. I have recently switched to non-toxic cleaning supplies and am working on cutting back on paper towel use.
Alyson O says
GREEN ME
I try to be green on a daily basis by using cloth bags for carrying items, always turning water off while brushing teeth, and using organic products.
Stacy Jean says
GREEN ME ! ! !
We have three little ones and go through so much drawing paper that we’ve become creative with reusing all things paper in our house! We’re now drawing photos on bags, cereal boxes…it’s getting pretty creative!
Kim says
“GREEN ME”
I use a reusable water bottle when at work, so I don’t go through cups and plastic water bottles.
Holly G says
GREEN ME!!!
Kris says
GREEN ME! I have an awesome eco-friendly lunchbox bento box for my son that I send every day and don’t have to send him with any plastic bags or wraps- so less to throw away
Amanda says
Green Me! Our compost bin gets its fair share of visits during the week and as winter approaches, we look forward to warming our home with the downed trees we chop every year and burn in our fireplace.
Lauren says
Green Me!!!
We recycle, even though our neighborhood doesn’t.
Every trip to the grocery store includes cloth bags.
I RE-Use and RE-Purpose alot!!! My husband says I’m a packrat, but I just say “nope, I’m going to re-purpose that!” :)
Tyson says
GREEN ME!! I wish our trash company did recyclying pick up twice a week….come recycling day our container is overflowing!
Lani @ Diapers and Divas says
“GREEN ME!”
I’ve found that a mixture of vinegar and water cleans just about everything, that baking soda doubles as a great abrasive rub for those food stains on the stove, and that you can recycle almost everything! It feel so great on trash day to have one little bag out on the curb!
Mindy Clarke says
GREEN ME PLEASE!
i hate throwing away paper -and i am a huge list maker – so I try and use every bit of a notebook, or scrap paper – whether it’s for grocery lists or honey-do lists. I also always try and purchase recycled paper.
Celina says
GREEN ME! I’ve put jars filled with water into our toilet tank to use less water with each flush!
mary says
GREEN ME! Use it up. Wear it out! Make it do! Or, do without!
Michelle G. says
GREEN ME! I love going to our local farmers’ market! Nothing better than in-season, local produce!
Julia H. says
GREEN ME! I LOVE recylcing day! We actually usually have more in our recycling can than our trash can most weeks and I am a nerd, but it makes me smile. :)
Katie says
GREEN ME!
We have a container garden that we use to grow our own herbs & veggies. That’s one way we green it up!
RockGal says
GREEN ME!!
I keep the reuseble recycle bags in my car so I cannot forget to use them. Love being green and reducing the amount of plastic bag clutter in our house.
We recently re-did our kitchen in a full overhaul. All of the old cabinets and countertops have been moved into the garage, craft room or basement for a second round of living – we are loving the extra storage!
Jackie says
Green me!
We have been trying to buy local and recently made the switch to all local meat and animal products. It took some research but we were able to find some local meat and poultry farms where we can be sure that our meat is raised in a humane, safe, and environmentally sound way.
Adrien says
Green me!
For the past year I’ve been using inexpensive dishcloths instead of paper towels and paper napkins. It’s cut down amazingly on the amount of disposable products we were using.
Candice says
GREEN ME! We recently bought a humidifier and I use the waste water to water my plants. I plan to plant a garden next summer, and I’ve recently starting using more natural cleaners. It’s easy to try little things that will eventually add up to bigger things!