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This week’s prize is doubly exciting for us: it’s 100% eco-friendly and comes from a local Virginia business (just up the road from Richmond in Culpeper, VA). Green Nest‘s got such a broad smorgasbord of kind-to-the-earth gifts that we’re psyched that this week’s winner will score such stylish loot. There’s a lot to cover, so let’s get to it.
First off, the winner gets their choice of any 3 x 5 or 4 x 6 Fab Habitat recycled rug (woven from recycled polypropylene straws). Here’s a sampling of some of 50+ designs you get to pick from.
Then there’s a soy candle that comes in a decorative silk-screen glass. There are 19 designs to choose from and after the 90 hours of candle burning time you can reuse the glass (and even drink out of it).
But you won’t necessarily need that glass for drinking because the prize pack includes your choice of recycled soda/beer bottle tumbler set (you know I’m jealous of whoever wins this one since I failed miserably at my own DIY attempt). There are four in a set and 5 styles to choose from.
Last but not least, a green prize pack wouldn’t be complete without a little greenery. The winner can choose two of these Garden-in-a-Bag kits for growing some herbs without even having to get your hands dirty.
So that’s the prize. Stay tuned for a discount on Thursday, but for now let’s get to the entry details:
- PRIZE: A green prize pack as described above from Green Nest.
- TO ENTER: Comment on this post with the words “GREEN ME” and…
- BONUS QUESTION: …let’s use this a chance to share some eco-friendly tips. Have you started taking any extra steps to be green lately? Or do you have an especially easy tip to share with everyone? Or, as we witnessed in Ithaca, have you seen any especially green locations recently?
- GIVEAWAY CLOSES: Wednesday, September 22nd at 8pm EST
- NUMBER OF WINNERS: One
- PRIZE SHIPS: The Lower 48 United States
- USUAL STUFF: One entry per e-mail address is permitted. The winner will be selected using random.org and announced on Thursday. Good luck…
Note: We weren’t paid or perk’d for hosting this giveaway, we just take them on to reward our lovely readers! See our Giveaway FAQs page for more info. Pics from Green Nest.
Nupur says
GREEN ME! My favorite green tip- cook some extra dinner and pack yourself lunch for the next day. That way you’ll save on all that styrofoam and plastic waste from eating lunch outside, and also save yourself some GREEN :)
Lorie Smith says
GREEN ME! Oh please, please, pretty please green me. :) We recycle as much everyday stuff as we can…try to use our “reusable” grocery bags most of the time…even at Costco instead of taking their cardboard boxes. Little things like that. :)
Jess says
GREEN ME!
We recently switched to cloth diapers…largely due to your post several weeks ago!
Whitney Dupuis says
GREEN ME!
Although we can’t feasibly walk to work (or anywhere for that matter since there aren’t any real sidewalks near us) we try to recycle any and all electronics and plastics. Also, we do not have access to a recycle system, so I drive to our local landfill for them to recycle anything that we can.
Virginia says
Green me!
We already do tons of green stuff – we have two compost bins, use reusable bags, have appliances on powerstrips, etc. We also replaced our roof this spring – even though we chose gray instead of a lighter color, the upgraded shingles (& the fact that there were no longer gaping holes) saved us a ton of energy keeping the house cool this summer!
The only green change we’ve made recently was upgrading our car with an indeterminate oil leak for a Subaru, partly because of their zero-landfill policy.
Jackie says
Green Me!
I just got a job in the city so I can take public transportation to work again. Yay!
Elizabeth says
GREEN ME! My green tip, which is something I’ve done, is to practice a few times getting to work by walking, biking, or taking mass transit. Even if you usually drive, using these other modes a couple of times will give you an idea of whether it’s feasible for you, and what conditions you would need to make it work. For example, maybe you would need move either your job or your home 3 miles closer in order for walking to be appealing. It’s nice to know what your criteria are for future reference in a job or home change.
wendy says
GREEN ME!!!! PLEEEEASE! I love love love those candles…so much that I have a set of 10 already being used as glasses for drinking!!! They are awesome!
joanne moy mcIntyre says
GREEN ME!!!
we have been tending to a small veggie patch so i can make homemade salsa, pasta sauce and pesto. we also compost so and till that in before planting each season for richer soil. and to keep the water bill down we collect rainwater for watering…thanks for the giveaway!
Laura McGregor says
GREEN ME
Nikki says
GREEN ME!
The hospital system I work for here is Michigan (Henry Ford Hospital) was a brand new eco concious hospital concept! Even the cups in the cafeteria are sustainable! And all the food served there is local and organic )they’re even launching an on site organic green house. Super cool stuff :)
Lisa @ lists in my pocket says
GREEN ME!
We do our best to recycle everything and have all-natural and organic products in the house, from cleaners to candles.
Meg says
GREEN ME!!
Composting is the best. :)
Rachel Hansen says
GREEN ME! We have a pile of recyled odds and ends we used for kid craft projects among other things.
Rowenna says
Green me! Lately, I have been trying to entirely eliminate paper products from my life. It is surprisingly easy… using hand towels and washable handkerchiefs and such is so much nicer on the body than harsh papers, in addition to being eco friendly!
amber lee d. says
Green me…. so many wonderful giveaways!!!
I do lots of green things…I’ve switch my light bulbs. I make my own laundry soap, have a share in a local organic farm.
Lisa says
GREEN ME! Aww, wish we still lived up the road from the ‘peper so I could check this out myself!
eve sinclair says
green me, please….
i have been trying to ‘green’ my life now for several years – everything from making my own cleaners to worm composting, but my latest arena effort is for our first baby, due now in a month (!) – we are trying out the gdiaper line (wish us luck!) as well as organic bedding/mattresses/changing pads, etc…
Katelin Demel says
GREEN ME!! (please!) :)
Sam says
Green Me!
Lainey says
GREEN ME!!
Our household uses a company here in Indianapolis, farm fresh delivery. It’s a company that supports local farmers and various organic brands. They deliver weekly orders to your doorstep in Eco friendly packaging.
jess says
Green Me! :)
bike to work and add motion activated light sensors to rooms!
Kim says
Green me, please!!!
Kelli says
GREEN ME! Please :)
Natalie says
GREEN ME!
None of my co-workers recycle, so my friend and I store up all of our recyclables and take them to the recycling center. It’s extra work and time but it’s worth it!
Oh, and I’m originally from a tiny town called Owego, and a bunch of my family still lives there and in Ithaca, which is just 30 minutes away! They’re so good about conservation…and they have some of the BEST thrift stores I’ve ever been to. If you’re ever in town again, be sure to check out Trader K’s ~ you won’t regret it!
Sally says
Green me, going to use your suggestions for green paint on my daughters new house she will buy on Friday.
Emily says
GREEN ME!
Nothing unusual… just trying to reduce reuse recycle….
Heather Jo Wingate says
GREEN ME!
My husband and I do lots of things to do our part. Our most recent endeavor is composting.
KIM@NewlyWoodwards says
GREEN ME!
Green cleaners, opening windows instead of turning on the air, driving together and upgrading to vehicles with lower emissions and higher mileage. All ways we are trying to help the environment.
Serenia says
Green Me!
My husband and I drive diesel cars-VW Jettas (mine’s a wagon). We use less fuel by getting better fuel mileage. Along with the stanendards of recycling and turning off unused energies, we also teach our 2 year old about being earth friendly.
Chrissy says
GREEN ME !!
We’ve been walking to school. Sometimes it’s a bit warm … sometimes a bit too chilly … sometimes the kids complain … but ultimately it’s good for US and one less driver on the road!!
Erika says
GREEN ME!!
I LOVE the rug patterns available and am in desperate need of a new and lovely one for our living room. I SO want to win this :)
Erika
Libby Hall says
Green Me!
Lauren says
GREEN ME
I’ve started doing more of my grocery shopping at local farmers markets whenever possible. Buying local is great for the environment, and guess what? It’s way tastier!
Jenny B says
GREEN ME!!
Allison Leedie says
GREEN ME!
We just started composting, which has actually cut down on our trash a lot. And I can’t wait to use the new soil in the spring:)
Kristin J says
Green me! I have been slowly switching to greener cleaning products and recycle!
Meg says
GREEN ME!
Our latest venture into green living is composting. Its a work in progress but it feels so good to have hardly any garbage on trash day. :)
Kaitlin says
Green me!! Please!! We try to recycle every bit of paper or plastic or anything possible. It’s rather easy in Vermont since the recycling bins do take everything. We have a few “green” stores in Burlington. One of my favorite green products are Preserve. Cutting boards, bowls, tupperware style sandwich boxes – awesome. A green tip? Use a lunchbox, not a paper bag. And use dishtowels or cloth napkins rather than paper napkins.
Beth R says
We are making the switch from plastic food containers.. to glass. So far, so good!
The Modern Gal says
GREEN ME!
We just moved to a neighborhood that has a curbside recycling subscription service, which we signed up for immediately. We’re recycling so much more stuff now because it’s so much easier!
Teresa K says
Green Me! I avoid plastic water bottles at all costs, preferring my Sigg instead.
megan B says
GREEN ME!!!!
The rugs are just stunning!
Liz says
GREEN ME!
i live in portland OR, which is quite a green city. i’ve been slowly working on getting rid of the river rock that the previous owner used to cover 3/4 of the yard (!!!!) and replacing it with garden beds. the big changeover will have to wait till next year, when i hope to replace most of the rock with native wildflowers and grasses.
dara says
“GREEN ME”
We always bring re-usable bags to the grocery store so we don’t end up with the “great american plastic bag drawer/pile”
KAte says
Green Me please! We moved to a less ‘green’ friendly area and really would like to ‘green’ up our living space to make it feel more like home!
Tara says
Green Me!
I try to be as green as possible – my husband and I carpool, we recycle and use florescent bulbs. Every little bit helps!
Amy N. says
Green Me!
I’ve recently started using produce bags (from Crate & Barrel) for fruits and veggies instead of using the little plastic bags at the supermarket. Now I can shop completely plastic free!
Melissa Gausmann says
GREEN ME and GREEN FAMILY.
We work together as a family to take care of the earth. Each child plants his/ her own garden. We enjoy Fall by harvesting fresh produce (with no pesticides) and sharing it with our neighbors.
kim says
Green me! We try to put more in our recycling bin than our trash can.