WalMart Earth Month Giveaway Package
Over the past few years I have made a much more concerted effort to “go green” in my daily lifestyle. Going green doesn’t mean you have to do a complete 180 and sell your car to start walking everywhere! You can do simple things each day to make your life more green and leave a much smaller imprint on the environment. I have started bringing reusable bags to the grocery store, buying organic and local products when I can, and using non-toxic, eco-friendly cleaning products. Before I was a mom, these things were important to me, but once I held my sweet baby girl in my arms, I realized how much more I wanted for her life, and how important it was to protect everything around us so that it would be here for her, and for her children. It might be cliche and cheesy, but hey, I never said I wasn’t those things! (I am most certainly both!)
I especially feel good about my decision to feed Little AG only organic milk, foods, and produce whenever possible. I am glad that I know exactly what she is getting, and I never have to worry about fillers or unnecessary additives. I also try to use only organic skincare and body products on her delicate skin (do you know that the things you put on your skin gets partially absorbed into your blood stream?) so that I can protect her however possible. I also shop for organic clothing, and yes, you CAN get stylish organic clothing!
WalMart is also celebrating Earth Month, and as one of their newest Eleven Moms, I’m so excited to bring you this special Earth Day Giveaway! This awesome package is valued at $130, and includes Tide Coldwater (helps you to save money on your energy bill!), A Brita Water Filter Pitcher, a Little Green Machine by Bissel, White Cloud’s “Green” Paper Towels, and a supply of Clorox’s Greenworks Eco-Frienly cleaning supplies!
Win it!! To enter this giveaway, leave a comment below with a way that you are trying to go “green”. After your initial comment, every other (pertinent) comment left on this site on other posts from now through April 24th will count as an extra entry each. You don’t need to come back to this post and tell me you commented on another post, I can stalk track you via your email/IP address. As usual, extra entries are also available for blogging this contest with a link back here, stumbling Chic Shopper Chick (leave your stumble name), subscribing to my site, listening to the Feel Good Fashion radio show on Friday nights at 9pm EST/8pm CST, following me on Twitter. That’s a ton of ways to win, so good luck!
US entries only, winner will be chosen via random.org at the end of the contest. Winners are posted here, please leave a valid email address or blog address if you’d like to be contacted should you win. Winner has 72 hours to claim their prize. This contest ends at 11:59 pm CST on April 24th, 2009.
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I’m being more proactive about recycling my water bottles.
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I have switched most of the light bulbs in my house to energy saving ones. I use reusable grocery bags, recycle and compost and try to conserve gas by driving much less. We also have an HE front loader washing machine and never use the dry cycle on our dishwasher. Thank you for the opportunity to participate in this giveaway!
i do the 3 R’s, reduce reuse and recycle. i try to do little things everyday to help. i treat every single day like it’s earth day since it’s a very important issue.
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We are recycling and making sure we don’t get unwanted/junk mail.
USING CLOTH SHOPPING BAGS INSTEAD OF PLASTIC
We use reuseabletotes for our groceries and other purchases. And we use the eco lightbulbs. We also use water that is from our fridge instead of from the store.
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We recycle everything our city accepts.
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I am going to purchase reusable grocery totes, I’m using energy saving light bulbs, I’m also recycling clothing – some is sold, some goes to Goodwill, and others to my niece for her new baby.
I use paper bags.
I bought reusable shopping bags and use them at the grocery store, drug store, and at the library for toting books home
using cfl bulbs, conserving water and electricity, reusing things, etc.
We recycle everything we can and I’ve replaced all our light bulbs with the low energy ones and we’ve been using more green cleaning products. This spring we are planting a veggie garden, so we can have fresh vegetables this summer. That’s a great giveaway for earth month, lots of really nice items, to help someone go green.
I’m growing my own fruit, veggies and herbs :)
We only buy gently used clothing at thrift stores, and donate to charities when things are no longer useful to us in our daily life. We also recycle and repurpose everything you can thing of.
Since I’ll soon be moving into my own place, this gift basket of green products will really help me to get started the right way! I try to buy recycled materials as often as possible, and lately I’ve started trying to buy eco-friendly cleaning products as well, although there isn’t enough variety in “green” products to be able to replace many of your old standbys.
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I’m trying to go “green” by using less plastic bags, I bring my own reuseable bags!
one way that i try going green is that try really hard to take a quick shower and when i brush my teeth i shut the water so it doesn’t just run. i really feel guilty wasting water. thanks
I’ve stopped buying napkins and paper towels. We use cleaning rags and cloth napkins now. I also use reusable shopping totes.
Sunlight during the day instead of lights just draw back the curtains… totes for all shopping..recycle
I’ve got all the members of my family composting all our kitchen scraps and garden waste. Not only does it cut down on our garbage, but it makes the best fertilizer for our garden! Thanks for the giveaway.
I recycle and use a stainless steel water bottle. We’ve also switch to reusable bags.
We are recycling fools, and I would like to try work composting!!!
I use GreenWorks products, they’re terrific!
I recycle as much as I can and I car pool when possible.
I am replacing my appliances with energy efficient models.
we use our own reusable shopping bags at the stores.
I have been replacing light bulbs in our home, and have made a more conscious effort to unplug plugs when the items are not being used.
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we have started a compost which is very intresting,cuts back on a lot!
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We are going green by recycling and conserving energy
I’m starting a compost pile.
I reuse grocery bags/sacks.
Using my clothesline now that the weather is nice!
We are just starting to try to recycle and cut down on our waste and energy usage.
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WE TRY TO USE THE CLOTHESLINE AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE.
WE TRY TO GROW A GARDEN EVERY YEAR, ALSO USE CLOTHESLINE AS MUCH POSSIBLE.
I recycle, use cfl bulbs and support local agriculture.
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We do weekly curbside recycling, we started drinking more water out of reusable cups instead of bottle water, we cut make on length of showers, we only wash cloths in cold water and we hang on clothesline to dry, we make less trips to stores, started buying more greener products, we use totes instead of plastic whenever possible.
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I am growing an organic garden this year.
I recycle and use a reusable water bottle!
What a great idea. Thank you for this opportunity. Keep up the good work.
i recycle cans and bottles, i use cloth shopping bags when shopping.
Always wash in cold water. Starting to use green products and really like them.
We are trying to go “green” by buying more organic products, carpooling and utilizing energy-efficient lights in our home. We also recycle cans, paper and cardboard, and we bring our own bags when grocery shopping.
I made a pledge this Earth Day to try and expand my use of eco-friendly products into cleaning products this year. I want to focus on laundry detergent and cleansers for my kitchen and hopefully within a year I will be completely converted into all green-friendly cleaning products! Thanks for the amazing giveaway. There are a lot of wonderful products in this giveaway!
It is easy to make your life greener – we have our house powered by solar, our own well and we grow our own food. People do not realize that growing your own food save in lots of different ways including but not limited to save the fuel it take to process and transport the fruits and vegetables – also it is so much healthier for your family.
We recycle everything that can be recycled, I’m sure we have the most recyclables in town! We are replacing our regular light bulbs with the new one as the old ones burn out.
we are using reusable bags when we go grocery shopping instead of plastic bags.
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We have bought the reusable grocery bags for our shopping, were only buying the natural cleaning products and trying to walk as often as we can instead of pulling out the car for small unnecessary trips.
we reuse padded envelopes and boxes all the time
We use natural cleaning products and rags instead of paper towels.
i am buying as many products for cleaning that are green,aluminium foil recycled,plastics that have been recycled.i am doing my best to conserve water and electricty with cutting down..i want our next generation to have a world they can live in
We recycle and we compost! And try to remember to take cloth bags to the grocery store!
i take shorter showers.
I compost waste and use it in my garden.
We’ve been recycling for a few years now. Also take our reusable bags to the grocery store to cut down on the platic bags.
I recycle everything that I possibly can and I’ve just started taking my own bags to the grocery store.
We are using more green friendly cleaning products
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We recycle, use CFL bulbs, carpool to work, buy local produce from our farmers market, take reusable bags to the market, have stopped using paper towels and paper napkins, and have planted our first veggie garden.
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My biggest effort to go ‘green’ is getting my wife to participate. I try to explain to her in terms that she better comprehends – ‘it’s like a credit card… someday you have to pay it back! :)
I am unplugging unused appliances, and changing light bulbs.
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We switched over our lights!
I bring my own bag when I go grocery shopping
we recycle, planted a garden, and created a compost pile
I have been recycling in my household for 5+ years. I have taught my children the importance of recycling and not littering.
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I’m trying to go green by collecting reusable shopping bags and using them when I go shopping. Thanks for a great giveaway!
I’ve bought two totes, so I’m starting to bag my own groceries.
We are trying to use as little packaging as possible.
I am trying to unplug unused appliances
I’ve got two lightweight, crushable shopping bags that live in my purse.
I’ve gone green with all my cleaning products, I installed a rain catcher to catch rain to water my plants and I got a composting bin.
I use the freecycle site to get and give reusable items, I use my own bags at the store and my daughter just got a moped to use to go to college instead of a car
I try to buy recycled products at the store.
We recycle our can, we give them to the elementary school. We also use the energy saving light bulbs. Thank you!!
I am sorting my trash and taking all my glass and plastic to the recycling center.
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WE ARE PLANTING NATIVE FLOWERS AND USING COMPOST TEA FOR FERTILIZER.
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We’re using less plastic and recycling more. I’m also cleaning with more natural products.
I’ve started switching to green cleaners. With 2 kids and pets, we use a LOT of cleaners!
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We have started using reusable bags for groceries and started driving less and set a timer while we take a shower.
I use paper bags instead of plastic.
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We recycle everything that we possibly can, we started using reuseable grocery bags, rechargeable batteries, replaced all our light bulbs and I’m slowly weeding out all my non-green cleaning products.
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We’re using more green products, recycling and planted a garden.
WOW.. what a giveaway!! My newly acquired green habit is using less electricity! It’s mostly computer usage hehe :) Don’t use a dryer either- we hang dry clothes to save on the heating. Thanks for the entry!
we compost and share with the neighbors
I use my own cloth bag when I shop for food.
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We re-use and recycle everything we can. Alot of stuff that people usually throw out I turn into craft projects for the kids. We compost scraps and use them for growing our new lil’ herb garden! I also love that the whole canvas shopping totes, I use them for everything not just shopping!
I have switched out all my light bulbs and I recycle paper/plastic/
What great products. I try to do my share beginning with recycling anything and everything. I no longer use plastic shopping bags at all. I do not buy bottled water, but filter my own. I use CFL light bulbs now and changed my shower heads. I turn down the thermostat when I’m not at home and use ceiling fans when I am home in addition to the air.
I am a dedicated vegetarian and buy organic, recycled products whenever possible!
We’re trying to use more eco-friendly products, use CFL bulbs, and recycle more. We’ve always paid attention to turning off lights when we leave a room. When we have a “warm snap” in winter, we even turn off the pilot on the furnace to save gas. Of couse, a lot of these tips are more economical, too.
We try to recycle everything we can, use freecycle, go to yard sales, and will be planting a garden!
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I use Vinegar to clean with! Non-toxic and safe for environment, kids, and pets!!
I recycle everything I can. I also reuse things like wipes containers for my craft room.
trying to recycle more and more things
I installed low flow aerators on all my faucets and a low flow shower head to help reduce water usage and save energy. Thanks!
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We recycle everthing we can! We use reusable grocery bags!
We recycle everything we can and are switching our bulbs over to the CFL bulbs.
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We recycle. I keep eco-friendly shopping bags and drink cups in my car so that when I stop to shop or need a drink I have the enviromentally correct carrier to use.
WE like to recycle as much as we can, we also use reusable grocery bags.
We recycle our trash.
Reduce, Reuse,and Recycle. We are living by that in my home. Also, my son sings it daily.
I give my catalogs and magazines to others and share my extra clothes and household items with the needy served through the Appalachian Helping Hands clothes closet ministry! Thanks!
We are reusing, recycling, and reducing everything possible.
I go grocery shopping once a week or less. No running to the store to pick up an item or two. Thank you for the giveaway!
My favorite green tip is reducing waste of unwanted items by donating them at a site like this: http://www.freecycle.org/
I bring my own totes to the grocery store.
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We recycle all of our aluminum cans and newspapers. I take my magazines after reading them to our hospital for their lobbies.
I am recycling anything I can, and freecycling
I always carry my cloth bags in my car so I wont forget them at the store + instad of paper gift bags or wrapping paper I give friends a cool reusable cloth bag as their giftwrap=)
I now take reuseable shopping bags to the stores, reuse shower water to water my garden, recycle recycle recycle, and always wash with cold water
We started carrying BPA free bottles instead of buying plastic water bottles. I also carry re-usable shopping bags everywhere
I recycle, limit the use of my heater and air conditioning, and use canvas shopping bags.
I’m trying to be more green by simply not drying every single load of clothes in the dryer. I’ve started routinely using a clothesline to hang some items out to dry. Mind you not all, but especially things like blankets and sheets. jeans, anything that takes a long time to dry in the dryer.
I use only “green” cleaning products. I use a canvas tote bag when shopping. My family just got rid of our second vehicle, and are now carpooling.
I’m being a more conscientious shopper by carrying reusable bags and by paying more attention to packaging. I’m opting for organic foods and food that is packaged in eco-friendly ways.
We recycle everything from, paper, plastic, compost, changed light bulbs, turn lights off during the day, etc.
We try to use less water so when it rains someone will go outside and wash my car. We also have a buckets by our cutters so I can use that water for my plants.
We recycle metals, plastics, and newspapers. We also take our own reuseable bags to the store.
We re-use, recycle, and bring our own bags to the supermaeket. Every ;little bit helps. Thanks for this offer.
I have started using reusable shopping bags to be a little “greener”. I’ve also started unplugging appliances that aren’t in use. Thanks for the great giveaway!
we recycle our trash
I made matching shopping bags for my kids and I to take to the grocery store. Now they feel included and are always willing to help take the groceries in with me!
We recycle, use canvas grocery bags, changed the light bulbs in the house, use cloth instead of piles of paper towels, stainles steel water bottles for the whole family, don’t waste electricity, water etc. I guess we do a lot of little things which are second nature by now.
The first two things I have done (and they are easy) are switching my light bulbs over to those energy saving bulbs (that are twisty looking) and I have stopped using those plastic grocery bags, especially if I go to get just a few things. If I can carry it to the checkout in my arms, I carry it home like that.
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I’m trying to go “green” by composting!
I use reusable shopping bags, recycle and buy only organic products
I have started to replace old lightbulbs with the newer energy efficient bulbs a little at a time as they are more expensive initially. I keep a canvas tote bag in the car for shopping trips and plan to buy more. The biggest thing I have begun to do is instead of throwing away household items I no longer wanted I take them to goodwill because someone else may be able to use them.
I’m using CFL bulbs to go green!
we bring our own reusable tote bags for shopping.
I try to consolidate all my shopping and errands into one car outing per week!
Recycle as much as can be and talk my friends into it too!!
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Our tap water tastes terrible – we have been buying plastic jugs of water at the store to drink instead. Now we are cutting back on that by flavoring the water (such as making ice tea) and we are installing a Brita filter at the faucet! A green decision that helps us save the other kind of green ($$$) as well!
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I use recyclable bags at the grocery store.
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Neither!! :)
I recycle as much as possible and I take public transportation.
I reuse my plastic water bottles now and I have a compost bin
We have a trash can with two compartments. One for garbage the other for plastics. We also clean the roadway once a year and recycle the cans and bottles we gather.
We try to open our windows whenever possible,use energy efficent light bulbs,and have stopped using paper towels(use rags instead). Thanks!
I’ve been gardening, biking to work, and bringing my own bags to the store, plus a lot of other small changes that hopefully will add up to a nice change in my impact.
We’re recycling, using “gree” light bulbs, turning down the thermostat, and combining our errands so we use less gas.
Our family has been going green for a while by recycling soft drink aluminum cans.
We just set up a compost bin!
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I am trying to set up a “recycling” center up in my laundry room. I feel that, if I sort my trash, I will have much more items for the recycling truck than the trash truck.
we just started a compost pile in our backyard
we recycle what we can and use the good light bulbs to help. we learn about more things that can be recyled that I didn’t know that can be.great giveaway thank you.
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We have installed a programable thermostat. We are making a conscios effort to reuse or recycle most items we bring into our home.
I’m following you on Twitter. (My Twitter name is @ThriftyJinxy)
I’m practicing the “Three R’s”: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle!
I am growing some of my own veggies and doing it organically. No chemicals that are bad for us and the earth.
We Compost and share with our neigbors
I reuse packaging material as much as possible, including boxes and padded envelopes. I appreciate it when people that mail me items don’t mark up the packaging a lot.
I use organic products for my beloved cats – good for them AND the earth.
we recycle as much as we can
I had a home energy audit and am planning to better seal up my home. It’s crazy to see where the air escapes in your home!
Trying to grow some of my own food.
I have been recycling all that we can~and even have the grandchildren doing it too!!
I’m saving up money to buy a bike!
I use my re-usable shopping bags for all my shopping
we gave up plastic bags long ago. my totes are so much easier to carry and better for the planet. Eventually the price of groceries would go down if we all eliminated the need for those costly bags.
We planted a big garden, recycle, compost, use cloth napkins, hang out our clothes, installed low flow shower heads and buy used when possible and practical.
I have been using my rain barrel more and more
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I bring my own bags to the grocery store; recycle everything that we can and give away what we no longer need to others in need; use cloth napkins instead of paper, reuse paper from the printer by using the backside for grocery list, notes, coloring pages, etc. and we make and sell frames and wall decor with wood from homes damaged/destroyed during Hurricane Katrina in and around the New Orleans area.
No more plastic bags, all reusable. Earth friendly cleaners. Recycling and carpooling.
Wal-Mart is one of the few stores we have in our small town. I recycle my shopping bags at their store. I’ve switched to fluorescent light bulbs. And, turn out the lights when I leave a room. I also have tried to take shorter duration showers.
I have started turning off the water while shaving and brushing my teeth
no plastic water bottles , swtich off lights and appliances not in use… use cloth towels instead of paper napkins and paper towels.use washing machines and dishwasher when load is full.and reuse as much as possible.
most of the time our home is green, butr i have 2 bad habits that i am changing now. i get plastic bags at the grocery store, cause i like to use them in my wste baskets. i will stop. then i have a habit of running the water as i do dishes, again, i will stop.
I use paper instead of plastic. I also changed my light bulbs to more energy efficient light bulbs. I went around the house and unplugged everything that is not is use or not used often. Thanks for the great giveaway.
We recycle and use the reuseable shopping bags.
I take clothes handers back to the dry cleaners. Keep them out of the landfill and saves the cleaners a few cents I also keep all my small appliances unplugged while not in use.
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I bring my own bags to the store, try to use less energy and recycle more.
No more water bottles in our house! We also use cloth bags for grocery shopping and recycle!
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We have been using reusable water bottles and purchased energy saver light bulbs. We are also trying to cut back on energy usage.
Thank you for the great giveaway!
We have been cutting back on electricity by watching less tv and doing more family oriented activities! Thanks!
Remember “Waste not, want not.”
Grandma had it going didn’t she? I’m still following her advice.
Thanks for the giveaway…We installed “smart” power strips that turn off our electronics (i.e. TV, DVD, desktop computer, printer, microwave, coffee maker, etc.) completely when they are not in use for 15 minutes and / or you physically leave the room; no more “vampire” power use that is wasted !!! (And no more reaching behind desks & other furniture to unplug dusty cords).
Instead of buying bottled water, we are drink more filtered water. My son catches the bus, and my daughter walks everywhere. We are now unplugging electronics, like the printer, which we did not do before.
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We recycle EVERYTHING! We eat all our leftovers. We just bought my husband a scooter to go to work on instead of our van.
I use anything eco that I can- laundry soap,household cleaners etc..we are 100% going green to SAVE THE OZONE.amen.
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Along with our daily recycling efforts, we use ‘hemp tote bags’ for grocery shopping instead of ‘plastic bags’!
We also use three-way lamps in our home! They make it easier to keep lighting levels low when bright light is not necessary!
Thanks for the ‘great’ giveaway offering and good luck to all!
Recycle/reuse/repurpose all we can, no plastic bags, CFL bulbs, conserve what we can through energy use including combining car trips.
I got the energy saving light bulbs, and WOW they work GREAT!! Also I reuse plastics. Here’s my scr.im email: s…@h…l.com
We have been using flourescent light bulbs for over 10 years.
We are gonna start a garden this weekend and from the looks of it I may be loosing my car so my feet will be getting me back and forth cant get much greener then walking.
We learn to save our environment clean by recycling all cans, plastic covers, papers, magazines, old phones, old bulbs etc.
We just bought energy saving light bulbs. We try pay as many bills on line and get as many e statements as possible. We reuse out grocery bags
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We use a clothes line rather than the dryer.
I take re-usable bags to the grocery store so I do not have to use plastic.
We are creating a compost heap to reduce waste and encourage healthy plant growth!
I carry a cloth totebag whenever I go shopping and use that for my purchases. Every little bit helps!
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We are taking our own bags to the grocery store.
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We recycle. We also give things away rather than throw them out. We hand things down to families less fortunate. We reuse as much as possible and try to reduce our waste. We use CFLs and we gave up bottled water.
I freecycle usuable unwanted items. That way they don’t end up in the landfill. I also recycle glass, plastic & paper.
I use old undershirts and towels as cloths for cleaning
We are very careful about recycling
We are making a serious effort to recycle everything we can. Our city has a great recycling program, so that definitely makes it easy!
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We have switched over completely to re-usable bags. Thanks! thebubbledies(at)gmail(dot)com
We already have a compost but this year we are going to really utilize it more. I remember my mom and dad having one so we started one a couple of years ago but this is the summer our compost is going to rock!
We combine errands to save money, and use reusable bags for everything.
We have changed our lightbulbs to energy efficient ones. We recycle all our plastics and paper also. Thanks for this great giveaway!
I now use Silver Hanger Cleaners in our town that is all green, the first in New England,
I’m recycling everything I can, trying to use less electricity, reevaluating my outdoor watering and doing research into ways I can easily make my home more energy efficient.
My family recycles plastic and paper.
I have switched to the LED bulbs and also catch rain water off my roof to water our garden. I find other ways to use things that I would have thrown away like the plastic jugs from folgers coffee.
I recycle every possible thing, have a compost pile for yard clippings and kitchen scraps, and got chickens last year that will free range in the yard and provide me with organic healthy eggs.
I work with handicap in a group home and we recycle plastics, milk jugs etc & cans. I have started doing theste same things here at home. I always wash in cold water and try to get the residents at work to do the same.
We collect aluminum cans at out house. Any money we earn goes to our church camp to provide scholarships for kids who want to attend.
I compost and recycle everything possible. Also, we feed our chickens leftovers rather than throwing them out and get nice eggs in return.
We recycle, we are paperless, and we ride bikes whenever possible.
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Washing laundry in cold water & line drying when I do use hot water on bedding & towels is one way we are getting “Green” in our home.
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I use mesh bags when bringing home anything from anywhere.
I also read this blog all the time. It is bookmarked and checked every day.
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we have started growing our own fruits
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I use energy saving light bulbs.
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I’m a subscriber. At least two times a week we don’t go out and save money on gas as well as unnecessary spending and is eco-friendly, too, which is great!
We have been recycling faithfully, and trying to use less electricity.
I use Chico bags when shopping,carry my reusable mug/bottles, carry collapsible container for take-out foods and just bought a composter from our city ( my first try at composting- fingers crossed )
We are trying to recycle as much as possible and select product that can be recycled.
I use cloth bags when shopping and ecofriendly cleaning products.
I have been trying to do a lot of things to better our Earth. We use recyclable bags for shopping, started a community garden and compost. We unplug things we arent using and use energy efficient light sources. Thanks so much for the chance.
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Unfortunately, our city does not provide recycling bins. But my awesome little brother picks up my recycling (75% of all refuse in my home – plastic, glass, aluminum, paper)every week and drives it to a nearby facility. He’s young and barely out of high school. He’s more eco friendly than anyone I’ve ever met. If I win, I’d give my prize to him as a thank you for all of his help… :)
We are recycling and composting and growing our own veggies
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I eliminated paper towels and now my next step is to stop using plastic grocery bags!
We recycle everything we can and have a compost pile.
I use canvas bags at the grocery store, replaced my traditional light bulbs with CFC, purchased EnergyStar appliances, and I drive a Prius.
I blogged about your giveaway on my blog:
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Instead of using paper towels I purchased some wash clothes and use those for all of my cleaning needs, I can wash them and reuse them.
I recently stumbled on your blog and Im loving it! This is a great giveaway. In the past year or so, I have become more educated on living “green” and adopted some new practices within my house to make our footprint on the planet a little less noticeable. I have taught my children to recycle, we use earth friendly, animal friendly, and people friendly cleaning products, we buy recycled items, we freecycle(!!!). We have also made out home more energy efficient. We rent so we can only do so much, but we do everything we can. I have learned to keep my trips to town to a minimum to conserve gas and pollute less. Wow. After typing it all out, I feel really proud of my family, AND all of you!
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I recycle more everythig in our home
I recycle, hang out clothes, walk & ride my bike, use a motorless lawn mower, save seeds from my produce to plant, get rocks from along the road, ect. to make rock gardens & stepping stones, buy at thrift stores & yard sales, & try to buy organic.
we are going green by planting a veggie garden this year, I have my soil tilled and my seeds germinating. by planting our own food we are growing as organic as possible and eliminating any pesticides and harmful things from of diet!
We recycle paper and plastic. My husband setup garbage with labels we fill up and take to the recycle dumpsters.
I compost.
We recycle, we are paperless, and we either drive a hybrid orride our bikes.
i am trying to airdry clothes instead of dry in the dryer, use less heat and air conditioning and cutback on papertowels
To go green, we have eliminated paper towels and napkins, and disposable wraps/covers/lunchbox containers. We use CFLs and have everything on power strips, which we shut off when not in use. We recycle, Freecycle, and compost.
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We’re using rechargeable batteries, the new twisty lightbulbs. We try to reuse a lot of stuff we usually threw away.
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we make efforts to recycle most things
my family recycles can and bottles and we gave up using plastic bags. We always unplug the t.v. and computer when they are not being used.
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Among other things along with regular recycling, use use CFLs, and a low flow shower head
we recycle cans and plastic. take plastic bags to store’s recycling centers and think of ways to reuse items instead of throwing them away
We recycle,use reusable bags,plant veggies and fruits…
we use cfl bulbs, reusable bags, recycle, kill switches
I always use reusable bags. I even keep one in my purse so I am always prepared. Thanks for the giveaway!
I’m trying really hard to always take bags to the grocery store instead of using the plastic bags. I don’t buy bottled water. I have CFL bulbs in a lot of my house (but to be honest, I really hate to read by them!).
I also follow you on Twitter!
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I am an email subscriber to your delightful site!
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Our family made a commitment earlier this year to become better stewards of the earth. We have stopped buying water in plastic bottles and each have a reusable water bottle! Also, we have turned down the hot water heater temperature and take 5 minute showers (try)! The thermostat in our home was turned down this winter and we wore heavier clothing to keep warm.
We plan to have the thermostat set higher this summer. Many thanks for a fantastic prize package contest!
Cindi
I just bought the spray and it is great. I love that is doesnt have the harsh smell and it makes me feel better that my kids are not surrounded by more chemicals
We compost, grow our own veggies, & use filtered water instead of buying bottled water!
We’ve stepped up our recycling and have really cut back on waste.
I use a water filter and reuse aluminum foil
we have changed our lightbulbs, use reusable bags. Are switching to flitered water as opposed to bottle, walk everywhere we can!
Changed all lightbulbs to energy saving!
Thanks!
I bring my own shopping bags to the store with me.
I use cloth bags at the supermarket and the mall…..I get some frustrated cashiers, but I am doing my part to save this earth for my grandkids = )
I recycle and use reusable grocery bags!
I follow on Twitter (kariellen).
I am a subscriber.
We are trying to use “real” dishes instead of paper plates all the time.
We’re going green by growing our own organic herbs and vegetables.
we are trying to take shorter showers!
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I am following on Twitter. (ptowngirl)
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I am hanging my clothes outside to dry now that the weather is warmer.
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Changed thermostat to be 2 degrees warmer in summer and colder in winter, installed low flow faucets and more energy efficent lightbulbs and taking public transportation as much as possible these days.
I but local food products as often as I can. I recycle, take my own bags to the grocery store and I make my own cleaners.
I also totally subscribed to your site.
I’m following you on twitter. Hey, if you can stalk me, I can stalk you!
I only wash in cold water. I hang as many clothes as possible out on the clothes line. I have a water barrel and plant a garden. I also recently got a composter and started composting as much as possible. Oh and I recycle aluminum cans!
Gee, until reading some of the other replies I didn’t realize how much I had changed.
I don’t run the water when I can turn it off
I wash almost everything in cold water now
We have low flow toilets
We have a low flow shower head
We make trips together, as a rule
We take my mother with us when there are family gathering so her car is parked
We installed the new-fangled whirly-do bulbs
We use reusable rather than disposable
Unplug, unplug, unplug!
We have our own reusable water bottles rather than buying bottles.
*If we have to go to, say, the library, we pick up dinner on.the.way.home. so we don’t use energy cooking.
I use reusable grocery bags, and recycle cans, paper ext. We dont have curbside pickup here, so I have to drive my recycleables to the recycle container near by.
I’m following you on Twitter. http://twitter.com/RlSmplSvngMthds
I subscribed via RSS.
I bought a whole bunch of reusable totes to take to the store so that I don’t have to use plastic bags anymore. =]
I have switched all my light bulbs to CFL, stopped using my dish washer and I am hanging all my clothes out to dry instead of using the dryer. Stopped using plastic bags.
I have been using my own bags, planting a garden this year, watching our thermostat.
We use plastic bags from the grocery store as trash bags for all of our smaller trash bins. We are also teaching our toddler how to garden.
use reusable shopping bags
I changed my light bulbs to the energy efficient bulbs and bring my own canvas bag when grocery shopping.
I use reusable shopping bags, natural cleaners and recycle.
We have switched to natural cleaning products and have changed all our lightbulbs to energy saving ones.
We use reusable bags & CFL bulbs & we recycle.
I cloth diaper my baby boy! I wish I’d started even sooner!
We now use water bottles in stead of buying bottle waters :)
I stopped using paper towels!
I follow on Twitter. My user name: talonsmom731
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I’ve changed out my lightbulbs to CFL’s and recycle all paper at a local school’s recycle container.
We have switched to energy saving light bulbs throughout our house. We also recycle everything we can and use non toxic cleaning products.
I am growing my own organic vegetables this year and plan to try my hand at canning and freezing enough for the winter months.
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I carry my own canvas bags to the supermarket, and I’ve swapped out most of the “bad” lightbulbs in my house for good ones.
Thankfully I grew up in a pretty frugal, I mean green household already so I didn’t have too many changes left to make, but I have switched to re-usable grocery bags, and CFL’s all over the house.
I use the reusable bags at the grocery store, I wash all my clothes in cold water and I try to use green products to clean with. There is still a lot of room for improvement but I am taking the first steps. Thanks for the giveaway.
I am trying out more green cleaning products. I just bought some biodegradable wipes from Clorox.
My family has been hanging our laundry out to dry, we have been using green household cleaners, bring our own reusable bags to the market, our home uses cfl lightbulgs, we recycle and are looking forward to the start of composting this summer! Would love to win!
I have also subscribed!
We have replaced all lightbulbs with cfl bulbs. We also recycle aluminum cans and we use old newspapers in our vegetable garden to control weeds instead of sprays.We use a Brita pitcher in the fridge and have stopped buying platic bottled water. We also use a rain water collector to water our vegetable garden. And i always hang out bed linens on the clothes line when possible! Thanks for the chance to win this!
I am a subscriber. Thanks for the chances.
My family is just recycling and making uses for what use to be our trash. Like empty milk jugs are now bird feeders and baths. We are also looking into maybe going solar powered (not all the way but mostly). We are trying to see the advantages and disadvantages of it.
I’m a subscriber. Luv this site.
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We are using more eco friendly products, also more eco friendly appliances
I follow via twitter (uberabby).
I subscribe.
We recycle.
I use reuasble bags when I go shopping and I’m slowly changing out all my lightbulbs.
Thanks for the chnce to win!
I really enjoyed the BTR show on Friday – it was my first tune in!
I recycle as much as I can and I use cloth bags at the supermarket.
I use cloth bags in the supermarket… plastic is gone… I recycle paper, glass and cans.
We recycle cans, paper, glass, and plastic. We also tried to switch to energy-efficient lighting but our elderly apartment complex didn’t handle it very well.
I am trying 2 go green by recycling! this has cut down on so much trash that i usually just throw away! also by recycling the cans I make back a few extra dollars which is always a plus!
I follow you on twitter! (aderyn3)
We recycle, compost, organic garden, walk/bike whenever possible, use cloth shopping bags. With 4 kids, 2 boys and 2 girls, we also do hand-me-downs. I also make as many of my kids clothes and toys as possible and try to steer clear from as much plastic junk as we can!
We no longer use plastic bags and we turn off the tap as we’re brushing our teeth!
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I am not buying any new clothes this year – I’m doing my best to purge second-hand stores and garage sales.
I use reusable bags for shopping, recycle, have switched to CFL bulbs throughout the house, switched to natural cleaners, and we are looking into solar panels for the house
I dry my clothes outside.
We recycle as much as possible, use reusable grocery bags and switching over to CFL bulbs. Thanks for the great giveaway!
I’m an e-mail subscriber.
One thing I do is recycle all my aluminum, paper, and cardboard products. Thanks.
We use organic products as much as possible, recycle all we can, use re-usable grocery bags, etc:-)
I am attempting to use the cloth shopping bags whenever I go shopping. Right now I remember about 50% of the time (nearly always for groceries but not as good at remembering them for other shopping errands).
We’re now being very careful with the packaging we choose when buying items, opting for minimal when possible, and we work really hard to recycle all aluminum, glass, and plastic. We’re working on getting in the habit of recycling paper right now, which is a bit more of a challenge, but we’ll get there. :)
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Besides recycling and not buying bottled water anymore, we installed a water saver on the toilet and also a water-saving showerhead; you just push a button and the water flow slows while you soap up or shave.
we recycle , say no to plastic bags ,carpool with co -workers just to name a few …
we also will plant a tree on Earthday :)
thanks bunches for this awesome giveaway!!
We are trying to run our errands on one trip to save gas. We are bringing reusable bags to the grocery store. We are using less water and electricity. And we are consciously thinking about being green each day in every way we can. It is not easy to change old habits, but we are really making the effort.
I reuse plastic bags, and clean using a magic eraser instead of cleaning products
I’m carpooling and planting a garden
no plastic water. we recycle. car pool. cfl lighting. reusable shopping bags. paying bills online.
We use reusable grocery bags, stainless steel water bottles, grow an organic garden, compost, ride our bikes when possible and a few others ways.
But there are still many more ways I could be better.
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I’d say I’ve been a green girl for a very long time. One of the ways I go green is by living close to work so that I can walk and avoid car fumes… it’s also great exercise!
I use cloth bags for shopping and use greenworks cleaners
I am a subscriber.
We keep our thermostat set lower to save energy.
i turn off lights and recycle newspaper.
I’m trying to cut down on the length of my showers!
I go green by recycling our cans and bottles. Thanks for the contest!
I go shopping in my closet
I try to leave as little evidence of my existance as possible; recycle;reuse;avoid disposable products and toxic chemicals.
Thank you. :-)
I have changed my light bulbs, recycle everything possible, use reusable tote bags for the grocery store and I stopped drinking bottled water.
Refillable water bottles, online billpay, vinegar, baking soda and rags for cleaning, using warm or cold water in the washer, washing hair every other day to shorten shower time.
I recycle and use cloth bags when I shop (not just at the grocery store.)
Like many others, we recycle, unplug electronics when not in use, hang our laundry to dry rather than using the dryer, and walk instead of driving when practical.
I recyle everything that I can. I also use green cleaners.
It’s easy being Green!
I recycle all plastic bags, plus anything else that can be. Also try to use reusable bags whenever shopping.
I recycle by gioing to yard sales
We commute in to work together…instead of driving two cars!!
THANKS!
this would be nice to win, we recycle.
I always bring my own bags to the grocery store now. It’s such an easy thing to do, so why not?
I take my reusable shopping bags with to the store.
We use only reusable grocery totes. I love them! I’ve also made the switch to green household cleaners. And I love them!
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We are trying to go green by recycling everything we can.
I always take my own bags to the grocery store. I don’t use the plastic ones at all.
We recycle everything we can, we have energy efficient appliances, we use very little disposible items, we compost and we plant native trees and shrubs.
We’re going green by using canvas grocery bags, using lunch boxes rather than paper bags, and buying green cleaning products.
Recyling everything from composting, plastics, papers metals and donating used items to charities
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I am way better about turning off uneccesary lights. Its small, but something. I also take my reusable bags to the store and recycle everything I can.
We’ve stopped buying plastic water bottles. We now use insulated, refillable bottles.
We’ve been gradually going green. This would help.
I have switched to Aveda shampoos, conditioners, skincare, bath & body products and fragrances. I also use canvas bags for all my grocery shopping.
I recycle all paper & plastic, including mail. I reuse plastic bags. I only drink tap water.
Our family has a good recycle program for most household goods.
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We are trying to go green by recycling everything we can, and by increasing our use or reusable products in place of the disposables we USED to use….like paper towels & napkins etc.
I am an e-mail subscriber.
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I recycle everything I possibly can and have been concentrating on reducing and reusing — do those two, and the recycling decreases. I buy used when I can, repair what’s repairable, and think of ways to repurpose items that cannot be repaired or donated in their present condition, rather than just tossing them. And, my family is kind of embarrassed by it, but I take reusable food containers along when we eat out to avoid having to bring leftovers home in styrofoam.
We are now using grocery totes for shopping and have changed out all of our light bulbs and are purchasing a electric mower!
We drink only filtered tap water now–no more bottled water wastefulness!
going green, life simple and use less.
I follow on Twitter kewpiedoll04
I’m a subscriber.
We recycle,use cloth bags for shopping,changed all our light bulbs to energy efficient,bought a Pur water faucet filter and will only drink tap water,take the bus a lot and only wash laundry in cold water with full loads. Thank you for the awesome giveaway!
We scrap our household metal.
I bought new grren lightbulds and am starting to recycle. Re-useable shopping bags are next on my Green List.
We are using energy saver lightbulbs, reusable grocery bags, we recycle and we are putting in a home orchard.
We use reusable shopping bags instead of the plastic ones. We also changed all of your lightbulbs to energy effic. ones.
We recycle, compost, take our own bags to the market.
We use reusable shopping bags instead of plastic, we have changed all of our light bulbs to the energy efficient ones and we recycle
no more bottled water
We know use reusable bags at the grocery store and for lunch. And we are drinking more water from the tap. Thanks for the chacne.
We recycle everything we can at home newspapers,all paper,glass,metal.
We now use reusable cloth bags when we shop
We use reusable totes for EVERYTHING, and we travel by golf cart around town, whenever we can. Living at the beach makes that pretty easy.
I recycle.
I leave re usable bags in the car for when I go shopping, I just have to remember to take them in the store!
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I have switched to using only reusable totes at the supermarket, target, etc.
I try to buy products in bulk, cheaper and less packaging..
eating more whole foods as well, and we recycle everything possible!
When possible,Iam walking to the local stores and shops.
We are using the cfl light bulbs that take less energy.
We now use cloth reusable bags for our shopping, instead of plastic or paper. We also use ‘green’ cleaning products instead of chemicals. Thank you for the contest!
I use only eco-friendly laundry detergents and cleaning products
I use my own grocery bags at the store. We use only energy effecient light bulbs. I recycle like crazy!
I wash clothes in cold water, recycle and green bag it as much as possible.
I would love to win this.
We are taking reusable bags to the store and using refillable drinking containers instead of bottled water.
We recycle and garden!
I am not doing as much as I could – I promise to improve. We did change many of our lightbulbs to the energy-efficient kind; I always reuse the plastic grocery bags and I do wash many loads of clothes in cold water.
I try and use green cleaning products around the house…thanks for the great giveaway
I do not use paper towels or disposable cleaning products. I only shower every other day to save water. I fixed my leaky faucet! I use tupperware for my sandwiches instead of zipper bags.
I recycle more
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reusable totes
I changed my lightbulbs to the more energy efficient ones, and now I only use the green clezaners.
I started using reusable grocery bags.
I’ve been green forever!
I’m trying to reuse things as much as possible before recycling/discarding.
One way we’re working on being better stewards of the earth is that we’re setting up a composting system. Very easy, relatively inexpensive, and not only does it reduce what goes in a landfill, it feeds the earth, too.
Great contest. I’ve started carrying a reusable tote with me everywhere I go so even on quick errands I won’t need to take a bag. I also make all of my daughter’s baby food and reuse plastic containers instead of a new container for every meal. We also only use reusable water bottles.
I am trying to use more natural cleaning products
I am trying to recycle more and use green cleaning products.
No more paper towels or paper plates and I carry my own bags
I recycle like crazy….use reusable bags….use rags instead of paper towels…make my own where possible and more!
I use resusable totes at the grocery store and use brown paper bags to use as mailers for books, etc.
I use canvas shopping bags but if I forget to bring them I use the plastic shopping bags for trash liners and dog poop bags.
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I came here through e-mail sub!
Oh my gosh, this is a fantastic giveaway! Thank you for the chance.
We use CFL bulbs and turn off lights whenever we can. :D
I switched all my light bulbs, turned my thermostat down in winter and up in summer, and began composting.
We recycle. We grow our own vegetables in the summer.
I recycle everything I can, use reusable bags for shopping, turn off vampire electronics, use CFL bulbs–in other words, as much as I can to decrease my impact on the environment.
wow, great contest
After reading all the comments, I now realize I’m greener than I thought I was. Next project will be starting a garden. Thank-you for running this contest.
I subscribe too.
I grow my own veggies with no chemicals, hang clothes on the line, among many other things.
I bought reusable bags at home depot that I just love. I recycle everything that I can. My light bulbs have all been replaced and this year I plan to grow my own vegetables.
Hi there,
I’ve started collecting reusable bags where I can, and I always sort my trash. 90% of the light bulbs in my apartment are compact florescents (there are a couple mini bulbs I can’t find replacements for). I shop for produce in our local farmer’s market, and I try to use less water when doing anything.
thanks!
i have switched my light bulbs for green one/use tote bags for shopping/recycle/reuse items /no car no bus service just feet
We have been switching out all of our old lightbulbs with green ones.
I follow on twitter (weeblet)
We’re a pretty green family already, but I would like to use the car less.
I started using ALL Green cleaning products!
I was recycling before it ws the cool thing to do – since the 70’s! I just found out there is a place in town that is recycling styrofoam, so I will start doing that next. Thanks for the giveaway.
I have been working on this “Go Green” for a while. No longer use those plastic bags at stores, stopped using styrofoam, reuse baggies, etc. Thank you
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I’ve returned to tap water,saving thousands of plastic bottles from the landfill.
I use sig water bottles daily – I just wish they were easier to wash
I just went a bit greener by putting out a clothesline and making my own detergent.
I’ve always been a recycler and try to keep my carbon footprint small. I also use reusable shopping bags that were made from recycled bags so my guilt is very low.
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I recycle-and use canvas bags
All of my bulbs are now CFL’s, we compost, and recycle every thing that I can, and I am planting a bunch of trees. Thanks.
i use cloth bags for groceries and bike to work
I use a vera bradley shopping tote.
I RE-USE EVERYTHING AND RECYCLE EVRTYTHING
we recycle our bags, and of course our glass/cans/plastics.
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I take the bus and train to work and school
I gave up plastic bags at the grocery, even though the checkers give me weird looks… and I am actively toilet training my son so we can stop using diapers!
I follow on Twitter:
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I am slowly buying green cleaning products.
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We use cloth bags at the grocery store, recycle, use cloth diapers for our toddler, turn off the water when brushing teeth and have switched to energy efficient light bulbs.
turning off my comp at night. turning off the water while brushing teeth. making my own compost heap. recycling. we’re really making an effort in my house
I use stainless steel water bottles and do not buy plastic throw away types!
Thanks for entering me! Great Contest!
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I follow on twitter, too! @sarahmama
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We’re buying in-season and local produce whenever possible!
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We are using green cleaning products and recycling
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Probably the biggest thing we’ve done is switch over the rechargeable batteries. It also saves money.
I follow you on twitter as zoehunter
I am a subscriber :)
I go green by recycling everything, and using my cute little bags to shop with. We buy organic too..thanks for another fab contest.
I’m “going green” by bringing my own cloth bags to the grocery store instead of just using their disposable plastic bags.
I follow in twitter.
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I’ve started using reusable bags. We recycle, compost and usually walk or bike to school and work. Thanks for the giveaway~
We’ve started doing more recycling, as compared to none. We’re also trying to use more eco freindly cleaning products.
I subscribe via email.
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When I go grocery shopping, I bring my bags so I don’t bring home plastic. I also carry compact acme bags for spur of the moment shopping trips.
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We recycle our plastic jugs from milk and juice. We’ve changed some light bulbs towards the energy-efficient ones. I run a home daycare, so I re-use the plastic grocery bags to meet the licensing requirement of wrapping each dirty diaper in an individual bag. We water our lawn in the morning before 10am or in the evening after 7pm. We use our dryer during cooler hours of the day to minimize heating the house in the summer. We caulked all our windows and doors. We turned our heater down 2 degrees, and our air conditioner up 2 degrees. I’m sure there’s more, but that’s just off the top of my head. By the way, thanks for offering such a great prize. With the economy so tight, and my husband laid off, freebies sure help.
we recycle and use green soap
Besides recycling, all light bulbs have been replaced with energy efficient ones.
Hanging cloths on the line( smell good also)
We plant a garden every year, but THIS year (Yikes!) there’s still some snow left on our lawn! It’s really going to be a challenge t0 grow crops this year, but we’ll go green as best we can.
I am definately becoming more aware of when I leave lights on in a room and what I am throwing away so I would like to think I am helping by conserving energy and recycling
I have begun using tote bags for shopping bags rather than plastic and I have also cut down on the amount of soap I use when washing clothes.
-barbarabaker :)
I recycle and have the green bulbs.
I recycle glass, aluminum, newspapers and magazines and I compost. I’ve replaced my lightbulbs with flouresent bulbs and use cloth bags when I go grocery shopping for starters.
I recycle cans, plastic bottles, cardboard boxes, newspapers and tires.
I try to use reusable grocery bags. and i use those new light bulbs.
I am also a follower via twitter (kellyblackwell)
I subscribe to your blog via my email kalea_kane(at)yahoo(dot)com
We compost everything and recycle and use canvas bags.
We recycle all our bottles, cans, newspapers, and when we take a shower we collect the warm up water to be used in our yard. Great giveaway. Thanks so much!
recycle and resuse bags.
I take everything to be recycled now.
I turn off the lights, unplug appliances. I use coffee grinds as fertilizer for my roses. They love it.
Follow you on twitter (aitmama).
I am a subscriber.
I gave up plastic bags long time ago, now trying to switch entirely to green cleaners.
I’m a subscriber!
I bought the reusable bags from Target which I use all the time. For grocery shopping I bought the heavy duty cardboard tote boxes. Love them to carry all the grub in! Even if I run into the drug store for something quick and don’t bring in my bag, I always mention I don’t need a plastic bag..yay! :-)
PS We re-use plastic bags from the grocery store (all the veggie and fruit ones you end up with!) for doggie poop bags, and we use the paper grocery bags for trash bags, instead of plastic.
(I blogged about this giveaway: http://myveryownsitcom.blogspot.com/2009/04/giveaways-giveaways-giveaways.html)
I follow you on twitter-I’m idahojill, thanks
I recycle EVERYTHING (makes Mr. Perfect C-R-A-Z-Y haha) — as much as possible. We also try to walk when we can, and I’ve tried some eco-friendly cleaning products and loved them, so I’d love to win this kit :)
I subscribe in my yahoo reader, thanks!
I always use reusable bags, and I have been using rags instead of paper towels, thanks!
We recycle all we can and use newpapers on our mirrors and windows when we clean.
I have been taking canvas bags to the grocery store as well as recycling and unplugging appliance that are not used on a daily basis.
I subscribe
We try to buy reusable items as much as possibly, and all our shopping is done with reusable bags too!
Last year we started our own vegetable garden and I started doing some composting!
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I’ve realized that in my lifetime, I’ve been quite wasteful. I’m trying to set a good example for my family to love our Earth.
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I’d love to try the brita filter…we’ve started composting
I switched out our bulbs and walk instead of driving when I can.
just trying to recycle and use less packing and repurpose what we can
I have found lately that Eco friendly products are less expensive.
My family recycles regularly. My daughter just got us started with compost heap. Actually, it is 55 gallon drum that can be rotated. It is amazing to see everyone in the family getting into “Can this be composted?” I am looking forward to my first batch of “naturalized” fertilizer for my roses.
I use my own bags and installed low flow toilets.
i use cloth hand towels instead of paper towels [email protected]
We recycle everything that we can and also bring our own bags to the supermarket. Thanks. [email protected]
I recycle, use my own shopping bags, donate used printer cartidges to a local pet rescue, donate gently used books/clothing to goodwill. I try to buy organic food and eco-friendly cleaners.
I follower you on twitter (ablogger).
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The weahter is finally nice enough to allow us to use the clothes line now. Am starting to us green cleaning products too.
I am trying to remember to bring my reusable bags to the grocery store!
Going vegan – no longer eating slaughterhouse dead animal parts!
We are conserving, reusing, recycling. We are also going to increase the size of our vegetable garden
I tweeted:
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I have started composting. Not only does it reduce garbage but will be reat in my garden.
We recycle and switched to cfl bulbs.
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Love to win this, need it bad.
I try to use cloths instead of so many paper towels and we make fewer shopping trips and stop at many stores in one trip.
Great giveaway!
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No longer using bottle water. Using refillable bottles. Recycling with the county AND dropping off items that the county does not recycle like #5 at Whole Foods. Wrap the water heater to save on energy. Gather shower water to water plants or flush toilet.
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We’ve been making sure to recycle whatever we can. In addition, we changed to using our own canvas bags when we go shopping. My husband and I each keep a bunch in our cars, for those last minute stops at the grocery store or hardware store.
Thanks so much for this great giveaway.
we are shutting off lights after 7 pm.
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Recycle cans and plastics.
Don’t drive if I don’t have to.
Turn off and unplug things if they are not needed.
Use them newfangled weird looking lightbulbs :o)
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I am composting my kitchen garbage for the garden.
I would love to try this we are trying to go organic on our eatting so why not take it to cleaning too
We recycle everything we can, use cfl bulbs, catch rainwater for plants, make one trip in the car do, can my own vegetables bought at the amish or farmers, cold water for clothes washing, mow grass half as often as we used to, and this year I am going to try my own raised bed garden.
Just bought SIGG bottle for the family to stop the plastic bottle abuse!
I recycle, do not use plastic bags and use enviromental friendly products whenever possible.
I’ve followed you on Twitter for some time.
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reusable bags at the grocery store
I plan to change all my bulbs to CFL
recyle plastic,glass,aluminum,newspaper
I’m starting to recycle a lot more things than I used to.
I bring my own canvas bags to the grocery store and gave up the plastic ones.
Subcribe by email. Good luck everyone. I think this is a great giveaway.
Unplugging the microwaves except when using it, so it doesn’t pull electricity to power the little clock. Unplugging rechargers for cell phones etc., except when charging said item. Using the right kinds of light bulbs. Lowering the thermostat. Using energy star appliances.
Growing more of my own foods, so I’ll have to make less trips to the grocery stores for fresh produce this spring/summer. Riding our bikes more, driving less. Using less paper towels and more microfiber cloths.
Great prize, I have stopped using all plastic shopping bags, I dont buy soda packaged with the plastic rings only in boxes, every little bit helps
I posted about this contest on my blog:
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I am taking my own cloth bags to the grocery store instead of using those plastic bags you can ever get rid of, Thanks for hosting this fantastic giveaway
There is not a thing in prizes that we don’t need.
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recycling and reuse what we can
we stopped buying plastic water bottles. each family member has their own sigg bottle to store water in.
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I only use tote bags when shopping, and we don’t buy anything disposable except feminine products. Recycle Reuse, that’s our family motto.
We use recylced reuseable totes at the grocery store. Thanks for the awesome giveaway!
I unplug all my hairdryers/straighteners/curlers immediately after use, because it uses energy even if they’re off…this includes most appliances so I do it to things like toasters, too. Also, I heard about this site that sells cute little purses and coin pouches, etc. made from plastic bags, and they’re actually really cute…if you send in 50 colored plastic bags, you’ll recieve a free coin purse. how cool is that? Because even if you use reusable bags now, I’m sure you have a ton og plastic bags still lying around..
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thanks so much!!!
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I will be moving to a new neighborhood that does not have curb-side recycling pick-up, so I will be gathering all my recyclables weekly to take them to a recycling drop-off.
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we recycle.
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I never drive anywhere that I can walk……
I bring my nice big costco bags and receive 3 cents off the bill for each bag it helps.
I keep my tote bags in the trunk so when I go food shopping, ta daaa, they are right there waiting for me, and when cutie bagger boy says “Paper or plastic?” I say, Use my TOTE BAGS Please!!! GO ME!!!!
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We recycle, replaced traditional light bulbs with energy efficient ones, and have gone to paperless billing and make payments online. Thanks for the chance to win!
This may seem silly but instead of purchasing paper cups, we recycle glass jars. We drink out of them and wash them afterwards. I do use our real glasses when company comes over.
I always take those canvas bags to the grocery store and I use the new light bulbs. I’ve also been recycling for years.
I’m going green by taking my own bags to the grocery store and by recycling beer bottles and soda cans.
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I’m going green by recycling more and using less plastic bags.
By using earth friendly cleaners, recycling what we can, we also freecycle as much as we can (love that).
Me and my family are trying to go *green* by walking to places whereever possible, using energy-efficient products, devices, appliances and bulbs, recycling whatever we can and trying to re-use rather than buy new.
Thanks for this great giveaway!
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we are recycling, cleaning up our area, and reusing containers of products that we have
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I use reusable grocery bags, recycle cans and we try to limit the amount of water we use by taking shorter showers.
We recycle our paper, plastics, glass and aluminum. Also we walk to school instead of taking the car. Now the it’s spring, we plan to hang our clothes out instead of using the dryer.
I use the new light bulbs and natural cleaners!
We are going to stop buying bottled water. Thanks.
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I turn off all power strips when I go to bed.
I have been using a reusable bag when I go shopping and have started recycling.
We’ve turned our thermostat to 68 degrees and car pool with friends and family everywhere we go. No bottled water allowed!
i try to use anything i can for anything i need. i use all the old plastic milk jugs to carry water to my garden. it uses less water and the exercise is good for you.
I switched to re usable grocery totes.
We have downsized to just one car. I use the re-usable totes at the grocery store. Now that the weather is getting nicer, I have started hanging the clothes out to dry. Since we are a family of five, that’s a lot of energy saved.
We’re watching our energy and water consumption, reusing as much as possible, and recycling what we can’t reuse.
Save the earth! Come on people! It does not take much of your time to keep it green for your children and grandchildren who will have to live on this planet. The birds need it even the bees need it and yes we humans really need it.
We recycle, plan to gardent his year and I make my own laundry detergent…
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We are using re-useable grocery bags, switching to florescent bulbs, and carpooling.
We are recycling aluminum cans and newspapers. I have started to take my own bags grocery shopping. I have also quit buying bottled water and use bottles I’ve filled instead.
recycle every possible thing and we have recyclebank account that is another incentive to go Green too.try to walk to park and don’t drive.thanks
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We do a lot of the basics, but we are really trying hard to force the reusable bags thing…for some reason we usually forget and then feel HORRIBLY guilty, so that is our current work in progress!
We recycle at home and at work! Plus I work in an environmental lab…that’s gotta help me out a little ! :)
I have three kids in diapers, and I use only cloth ones, and I also use old rags for wipes. I also wash only in cold water and have for many years now.
Car pooling.
We recycle all of our paper and plastic products. I even bought a shredder so I can shred and recycle even the mail with personal information on it.
We are growing a small garden and purchasing some of our meat from a local farmer. (His prices ROCK!)
I ALWASYS TEACH MY 2 YEAR OLD TO REUSE RECYCLE AND REDUCE!!! WE RECYCLE USED PLASTIC CANS AND GLASS BOTTLES, WE REUSE OLD PAPER BY PRINTING ON BOTH SIDES, THEREFOR REDUCING THE NEED FOR MORE TREES TO BE CUT DOWN AND MORE PLASTIC BOTTLES TO OCCUPY LANDFILLS
I plan to enlarge my garden. Also am doing all I can to recycle.
Over the last few months we have switched every bulb in the house to CFL, we wash clothes in only cold water and hang them outside to dry when the weather permits and we use only canvas bags for any shopping we do.
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I don’t have a plastic bag in my house!!!
I use eco friendly wash detergent
I absolutely need this for my house. I am always looking for ways to improve our way of living.
I am trying to go green by riding my bike to work 2-3 days a week.
I use natural house cleaners, and I don’t have a car, so I walk or take the bus everywhere.
I have always wanted to buy a little green machine but never did. I would love to win it!
I only carry reusable totes when shopping, recycle any and everything I can and have started using more eoc friendly cleaning and laundry products.
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i have been doing a vegetable garden for a number of years–all organic–cover crops,mulching,earthworms,and friendly bugs
I have a Little Green and it’s the best. It pretty much got me a security deposit back once when I thought I would lose it.
I hang my clothes out on the line.
I have a very limited budget so I’m not able to do as much as I would love to, but there are a few steps that I’m taking now to go green: we are reducing the amount of waste we use by using reusable containers for lunches and drinks, we are trying to completely cut out using paper towels and plastic bags.
I compost
I use only eco-friendly laundry detergents and cleaning products in my home!
I recycle my used magazines and newspapers at those green & yellow recycling bins you always see outside of schools and church’s.
I have thrown out most cleaning products have have gone eco clean. Or make my own.
I gave up plastic bags at the supermarket!