***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.
Tabitha says
GREEN ME
Just this weekend finished my own rolled kitchen towels like this (http://sewastraightline.blogspot.com/2010/04/rolled-kitchen-towels-tutorial-and.html) tutorial from Sew A Straight Line. Wonderfully practical.
KVB says
Green Me!
I am desperate for the rug and glasses…..please, pick me!!!
Laurel says
GREEN ME!
Even though they’re common and trendy, I’ve been proud to make even the smallest eco-friendly changes in my life like a using a chemical-free reed diffuser to freshen my home, creating a compost bin for our fruit and vegetable by-products, and carrying reusable shopping bags to and from the market.
Jennifer S says
GREEN ME!
Recently, I have been reusing just about everything. I very rarely use plastic cups, plates, bags, etc. Also, I noticed that my apartment complex runs the sprinklers to extreme amounts so I complained! Not only is it a waste of water to water the lawns multiple times a day but it constantly get water spots on my truck! Not a fan of wasting!
Barbara Williams says
Green me!
Many people don’t know that your dry cleaners will recycle wire hangers. Even better if your dry cleaner is organic!
Amy says
Green Me!
My engagement ring is vintage.
We wanted to get a vintage one, partially because that way it was “recycled.”
Katie L. says
GREEN ME!
Despite persistent 95-degree plus temperatures here in Memphis, we are trying hard to keep our house’s AC at a higher temp than normal (though getting an exact temp in a home built in 1930 can be interesting!).
Patricialynn says
GREEN ME!
We recycle everything that can be recycled…
We are making up plans to build a compost heap in our backyard….
And next spring we will be planting a garden.
Also looking at different “green” household cleaners – particularly liking the ones I can make myself.
Megan says
GREEN ME!
We compost and recycle as much as we can, always trying to avoid sending things to landfill.
Lindsey T says
GREEN ME!
The city we live in has a great recycling program, so it’s made it really easy for us to separate all our garbage. Most of what we throw away can go into the recycling bin, it’s great!
joni says
GREEN ME
i use baking soda and vinegar to clean the bathroom, it’s sooo much cheaper!
Kami Balmforth says
GREEN ME!!! we have lost a lot of our green due to wildfires this year, but utah seems to always find a way back. as for me, i recycle as much as i can, and steam clean whenever i can to get out using any chemicals. i really really really want that rug guys!!!
Tiffany says
GREEN ME!!! my husband and i walk to places more, rather than driving!
Tricia says
GREEN ME! We are reusing grocery bags like crazy, cutting down on the time in the showers, teaching the kids not to leave the water running while brushing their teeth and how to grow a wonderful garden without harsh chemicals or pesticides. Yum!
Amanda B says
GREEN ME! I try to be as green as I can be. Carpool, compost, always use tupperware instead of baggies, etc. My favorite green thing…join a CSA…lots of really fresh, really delicious fruits and veggies all year long!
Rose says
GREEN ME! I keep a small recycling bin right in my kitchen so I’m never tempted to throw out anything recyclable because it’s “easier”. And it’s cute, too.
Julie says
GREEN ME! Going to try doing cloth napkins instead of paper (this will be a challenge with a 4 yr old, 2 yr. old and 6 month old, but it can be done!)
Tiffany says
GREEN ME! This is so great!
Sania says
GREEN ME!
I’m trying to kick the paper towel habit, and have bought bamboo-based dishcloths to use around the kitchen.
Emily says
GREEN ME! Please :)
We have tried to cut out buying plastic water bottles… not only is it greener it is also better for our wallets!
Erin says
Green Me!
I took one of your great green ideas–using a microfiber cloth with my swiffer–recently, and I’m in love! I actually didn’t have a swiffer because I couldn’t stand the idea of all the disposable pads.
erin little says
Green Me! used recycled items for creating wall art!
Val says
GREEN ME!
We recycle our glass/metal/paper and reuse our grocery bags. We use totes whenever we remember. I also started buys environmentally friendly soaps, makeup, and some cleaning products.
Kelsi says
GREEN ME! We recycle at our local recycling center. We always have lots of newspapers!
Melissa says
GREEN ME..
I keep my stash of reusable bags in my car at all times and recycle as much as I can!
Sarah says
Green me!!
I’ve been using green cleaners.
Joanna says
GREEN ME!
Just switched to Dr. Bronner’s soap for the shower. I use it instead of body wash. I got the lavender scent and it’s quite nice!
Kelly Crow says
GREEN ME!
Vinegar and baking soda are my ONLY cleaning products now. I also only use a steam cleaner on my wood floors. Also, started collecting rain water to water all my plants.
Haley says
GREEN ME! Reusable bags and recycling!
Katie C says
Green me!
Lately I’ve been very into the green thing, buying natural cleaning products, making an effort to shop local (I <3 the farmers' market), drastically reducing meat and dairy in my diet, and riding my bike whenever the weather permits.
Aimee H says
Green Me!
Since owning a home a blog and read a lot of articles on everything but the one thing I can’t ignore are tips for becoming more green and why it’s so important. Simplifying everything I use seems to be the key so I started making my own cleaning supplies for starters. I hate throwing things away so I always donate or transform things I don’t need. Our city requires us to recycle and I’ll even trash pick if I see that someone threw away something they weren’t supposed to! Most appliances in our house are now energy star approved and next up is our oil boiler eeek! I wish I had natural gas as an option. For now, we’ll be using our fireplace to keep us warm as much as possible.
Jessica P. says
Green Me!!!
I am new to all this “green” stuff, but I’ve slowly started going through my personal care products and trashing the ones that have unpronouncable ingredients.
Alexandra says
GREEN ME
I work in the corporate world and the reality is that recycling is too much of an undertaking for them at the moment. One co-worker already collects cans, but I was sad to see the piles of plastic bottles in the bin, so I collect those only to take them home to add to my weekly recycling pick up. Its not a huge movement, but its one I’m happy to make.
Michele Daggar says
GREEN ME!!
I’ve been learning a lot of great tips from your blog. I recently stopped buying paper towels and have been using old washcloths and face towels instead.
I figured if you guys can wash dirty diapers I can throw in a few old towels!
Katie says
GREEN ME
I use cloth diapers on my daughter. And we bought a house this summer and it didn’t have a recycle bin so I contacted our city and now we recycle! We’re the only ones in our alley who do.
Alexis says
Green me!
We just bought a set of 12 bum genius diapers for our baby. Pampers be gone!
Nick says
GREEN ME! reusable bags at the grocery store!
Michelle says
Green me! We turn off lights and water when we’re not using them; reusable shopping bags, and we carpool to work to save on gas!
Gaby says
GREEN ME!
We’ve always been green, way before it became something everyone was aware of. We’ve always used natural cleaners, recycled or composted everything possible, and most other things people do to go green.
Sulma says
GREEN ME! I try to do small things like and use fans instead of the air conditioning as much as possible. I’d like to tackle other things in the future such as composting.
This is an amazing giveaway!
Brittany Mac says
GREEN ME! Because I’ve recently started shopping at farmer’s markets and eating locally grown produce and meats from right here in Ohio!
Lance says
GREEN ME! My wife and I recycle!
Kevin M says
Green Me!
As for “going green”, our family just doesn’t buy a lot of extra crap we don’t need. And when we do want something, we look for quality used items instead of buying new (with some exceptions of course).
Jamie says
GREEN ME!
I try to recycle all I can that I use in my household, remembering those reusable shopping bags and I’m a huge vintage/antique decor fan so that inadvertently helps out as well!
Sara P. says
GREEN ME – one thing I always try to do is unplug my cell phone charger when I am done charging my phone. It still uses so much energy even when no phone is attached to it.
Haley says
GREEN ME! reusable bags and conserving energy with lights and recycling the mail!
CasaCullen says
GREEN ME, yhl!
we cannot even believe how GREEN portland, oregon is!
we just got back from a vaca out there and it’s so lush, gorgeous and a green sanctuary! no wonder everyone can grow anything out there…their soil is amazing! – CasaCullen
Sarah Keller says
Green me! I’ve finally made the switch to all green cleaning products.
Keri says
GREEN ME!
Reuseable grocery bags, unplugging appliances that sit out on the counter that we aren’t using at the time AND now our cats are going green as well using natural kitty litter made from whole kernel corn
Joy says
GREEN ME
I have to admit, the reason why I have incorporated a lot of “green” methods in my home is to save money. The biggest thing I have done is I WALK my kids to school and pick them up from school instead of driving my car and letting it set and idle while waiting in line. I’m losing weight as well….can’t beat that!