Win a FREE Eureka Envirovac - Giveaway
by Maureen @ 9:10 am 452 comments »
UPDATE: 9.14.08 9:30p, (ET).
It’s official — The lucky winner selected in our Random Drawing is: Jean Hepburn. Congratulations, Jean! Enjoy your new, Envirovac Vacuum.
The Eureka Envirovac is designed to consume about 33% less electricity than comparable upright vacuums without sacrificing power or efficiency. Eureka packages the Envirovac in 100% recycled packaging and its reusable, washable HEPA filter reduces the amount of waste you dump in your local landfill. Eureka is giving away one free Envirovac, providing free shipping to one of our readers, and donating to the Carbon Fund to offset shipping emissions.
Prize valued at approximately $75 (plus shipping).
Entering our random drawing for our Great Green Giveaway is as easy as 1-2-3:
Visit eureka.com. Then Comment on this post, telling us what else you’re doing to go ‘green.’ Add the following address to your email address book: m at AlternativeConsumer.com. Winner will be selected in our Random Drawing, and notified by email on Friday, 9/12 at approximately 10pm (ET). Winner has 24 hours to claim their prize, or offer is null and void. Winner’s name will also be included on this post.
Thanks for reading The Alternative Consumer, and good luck!
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I’m reusing my grocery bags and recycling everything possible!!
My family and I have completely switched our laundry and all cleaning supplies to green. (yes no fabric softner! that was the hardest for me) we use lots of vinegar, it dries and the smell goes away, our towels absorb more too! We recycle as much as possible and we use a water conservation kit on all of our sinks and in our toilets too! I am sure I am leaving tons of stuff out, but we did a major overhaul to make our lives feel greener and healthier. It worked!
thanks for this giveaway! what a generous prize!
Cloth bags for shopping-changing lightbulbs-mowing less often-carpooling/or making one trip to do all our errands-using new green cleaners-recycling everything we can-thanks for a great giveaway!
We have three children who are all under the age of three, none of whom are potty-trained. (I know, I know, I’m working on it) So we go through a tremendous amount of diapers, and that is why we use nothing but cloth diapers. People might think that it would be a lot of extra work, but it’s really not. Also, our kids have never had any diaper rashes, which just amazes my pediatrician.We save money, and we feel very good about not contributing to our already over-burdened landfills.
We use plastic grocery bags for trash can liners, use the squiggly light bulbs, try not to drive if not necessary!
I am no longer excepting plastic bags at any of the stores I shop at. I make my own totes out of old clothes for myself and my family also. I also make my own Christmas Wrap from scrap of cloth and clothing from resale shops or even hand me downs that dont fit any of us. Not only am I saving the enviroment but I am also learning to relax by sewing.
We recycle cans and use cloth bags for shopping.
Recycling everything I can.
walk
as much as possible!
I’m going to dress my son as The Incredible Hulk for Halloween.
We have an outside grill that is powered by solar energy - we plan on using more solar energy when we can
I would like to scoop it all up!
‘Launched an online store dedicated to Green Goods for Modern Dogs and Cats, olivegreendog.com. Also eat local, sworn off plastic, run/bike to work…and keep learning what more I can do. Ooh, I’d love to win the vac!
We have progressively turned green, beginning with recycling all paper, cans, bottles, plastics and then on to taking our own tote bags to the grocery store so as not to use more plastic bags, to shopping for “green” cleaning and laundry products.
using totebags and turning down plastic bags-
turning off lights, unplugging things when not in use
Recycle everything, shop at the Thrift Stores. Turn off the lights, take the grocery bags back to the store. Grow my own veggies. Moved thirty miles to eliminate commute.
Growing a small organic vegetable garden. Fertilized with plant waste/grass clippings.
9 Tomato Plants, 2 Banana Pepper Plants, 1 Hill (3) Cucumber Plants - Total investment $9.12
Harvest so far 21 cucumbers, 20 Peppers and 50 Tomatoes with many more to come - Return on investment is 7 to 1 and will end at about 15 to 1.
Studying alternative energies - look at this one http://www.home-energy.com/engels/ebv100.htm
We can only make a difference if we try.
We use as little lighting as possible, use paper products vs. plastic and use a pooper scooper for our dog instead of plastic bags.
We have an electric car, are getting solar, and recycle everything!
We’re getting solar, use very little electircity or gas, recycle nearly everything, and just bought a 100% electric car!
We try and conserve energy as much as possible. Don’t use plastic bags for shopping. Use natual cleaners.
We recycle as much as possible, and use the CF lightbulbs. Thank you for this giveaway!
1)I don’t have a car, so I bus, walk, and bike a lot…
2)Try to eat local as much as possible.
3)Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
4)Consume a lot less animal products.
5)Cloth bags all the way!
Funny thing is, I’ve been this way for a long time, and now it’s commonplace. I’m so glad!
We recycle as much as we can, we use cloth bags instead of getting the plastic bags. We have a condenser dryer so when we empty the water from it, we use that to water our plants.
We recycle everything we can, also compost any vegetable matter. The paper shredder does double duty-packing material and mulching material.
I will be green with envy if someone other than myself wins this nice vacuum cleaner.
I’m walking more, recycling everything, and I haven’t brought home a plastic bag in ages
We use cloth diapers, eco-friendly detergent and dry our clothes outside. We also bring our own reusable bags when shopping, recycle as much as we can, have a chem-free yard, are part of a local organic farm share, grow our own organic veggies and can them, use glass containers and paper bags instead of plastic baggies for storing & lunches, etc…..the list is pretty long:)
I stopped using plastic bags and my family uses all natural cleaning supplies.
I have reduced my time in the car drastically, one trip to do all errands, using energy efficient light bulbs, and recycling as much as possible.
My family and I recycle , We put solar film on all our windows to help keep heat out/in. Use green products when possible. changed our light bulbs.. bought a new energy efficient washer.. We carpool and hardly drive anywhere unless we have too!! we buy organic when possible and donate to green charities!!
We have been going green for some time starting with recycling. We now compost, have changed our light bulbs, take cloth bags to the store, use more earth friendly soaps. Every small change has a hugh impact!
We have started using the reusable totes at all stores. We planted our first garden this year and buy local as much as possible. We also are in the market for a hybrid vehicle.
I am knitting tote bags and doggy pooper bags out of plastic bags and the twine off of hay bales. I also recycle like crazy!
I unplug and swich off the lights if not using the room.
My family recycles, we use biodegradable poop bags for the dog, we use cloth bags, we reuse when possible, carpool, use public transit, walk a lot, buy locally grown produce and products that are made sustainably.
We’ve been recycling bottles, cans and paper for many years now. I’m also using cloth grocery bags.
We use exclusive ‘green’ cleaning products made with the best of science and nature and re-use plastic, paper, cardboard wherever possible. We also utilize our local freecycle message boards to swap things with others in our area.
I consolidate my errands into one trip, and with other people. I use cloth bags when whopping and buy in bulk.
Our family has made a number of changes to live more green: we recycle nearly everything that comes into the house, donate old clothes rather than tossing them into the trash, use canvas bags at the grocery/drugstores, etc. We also moved closer to where I work so my commute has gone from 1 hour each way to 15 minutes.
My vaccuum died a year and a half ago. I can’t afford to buy another one and haven’t been able to since my old one died. I was laid off work the first week of June and still haven’t found another job. My birthday was the 1st. This would make a great birthday gift.
Thank you so much for this wonderful giveaway. To go green, my family and I are now using canvas shopping totes instead of plastic bags. We also changed all our light bulbs to the energy saving bulbs. In addition, we also have been doing all our errands at one time, to help save fuel.
Thanks so much for offering this giveaway. What an awesome prize!
When it rains I put out my mop bucket to catch the rain so in a few days when my potted plants need h2o I use what God gave us. Does it getting any greener than green?
We recycle, turn off AC when not at home and during the night, we carpool, walk more and use less water on things we don’t really need.
I recycle, use refillable water bottles, use “green cleaners”, use re-useable bags at the grocery, and I turn off lights and appliances when they are not in use.
I’ve nearly completed a full remodel with all new energy-efficient appliances. This Envirovac would fit right in!
Sure do need this…I am trying to do my apartment with unplugging and also the usage of water.
Thanks. Still more to do.
We no longer use plastic bags I bought a bunch of canvas bags. We don’t use paper napkins we use cloth napkins and we also are composting our food.
We use cloth bags when able but reuse other bags for trash bags. One of the many ways we are going green
We do many small things to go green. I use cloth shopping bags instead of plastic, we turn off lights and TVs when we don’t need them on, we recycle cans, and we switched paper towels with cloth napkins. I’ve just recently found green cleaning products that I like, so I am working on switching my normal cleaners with them.
I’m actually turning off my computer when it’s not being used as well as starting to carry around those reusable grocery bags… I actually like them better, I’m just forgetful!
walk, walk walk!!!!
I recycle paper.glass,plastics, metals,grass clippings,properly dispose of paints ,medicines,etc.I plant more trees and plants ,native to my part of the country, thereby conserving water.
Burning wood pellets!
Hanging laundry outside on clothesline
We ride our bikes for quick trips to the store and try to consolidate trips in the car. Basically the car is used just to go to work. I have a few energy saving light bulbs and plan to replace all the bulbs at some point. I have hardly ever used a great deal of chemicals for cleaning and prefer vinegar and water, baking soda and lemon juice to replace harsh chemicals. We use a recycle bin for plastic bottles and such and reuse as many things as possible. We try to conserve on electricity, water, gas, not only to consume less but also to save money. Next year, I plan to do a vegetable garden.
I use my own cloth bags when shopping. I recycle everything possible. If I can’t recycle, I use freecycle. I hang out clothes instead of using the dryer. I use green cleaner, mostly vinegar and baking soda. I would love to start worm composting.
I have been using tote bags instead of plastic bags. On weekend we bike ride to the park instead of driving and we are recycle more.
My family recycles paper and aluminum. We have started using green cleaning products and bringing our own bags to shop.
I do not buy water or soda pop in plastic bottles.
i have started consoladating my trips, driving less.
We have been making a real effort to go green. We recycle everything that we can; no longer buy bottled water; reuse bags and things that we would normally just throw away. I bought four of those reuseable grocery bags which I love.
we go hiking once a weeek and clean up trash.
I shop the local farmers’ markets for local faire. A treat when I was a kid was going to the local fruit and vegetable stands with my mom, and deciding which recipes we would make once we got the produce home. She and my grandmother also taught me to compost produce scraps, and to grow fruit trees and vegetable plants on our property. They also taught me to wash dishes in a dishpan and discard the water outside at the base of trees or bushes. They taught me how to conserve fuel in the home while cooking, and to shut out the lights when leaving a room as well. In order to save gasoline, I line up errands in the same vicinity to accomplish on one trip, instead of making several trips in my car.
We recycle
We’ve begun using green household cleaning products, are doing more recycling, using reusable totes for shopping, and more efficient light bulbs and appliances
too many to name
Nice!
I switched out my light bulbs for more energy efficient ones. Plus I try to keep the lights of when I’m not in a room. I also use are plastic grocery bags as garbage bags in the bathroom.
Have switched all bulbs to CFLs and recycle — which is a commitment because they don’t do home pickups in my town.
We use low energy light bulbs, recycle, use SIGG bottles to reduce plastic use and keep our thermastat at 78.
We have parked the F350 and either drive the hybrid, ride bikes, or use our two feet.
Well…I tried a compost pile but the people in the apartment building complained about the smell….
Unplug all appliances that are not in use (microwave and coffee pot etc.)
Besides recycling I have stopped using bottled water. I now filter my water and use stainless steel reuseable water bottles to take along.
We try to do a lot of things that are green. One thing that we are doing differently with our third child is making the switch to cloth diapers and wipes. It’s been an adjustment, but I am feeling so much better about using cloth!
Bought reusable grocery bags and dont do plastic bags anymore
use canvas bags for all shopping
lights off, heat down, recycle all we can…thanks
I do not drive, even though I have a valid driver’s license, I been riding a bicycle. I’ at over 4900 mile this year so far. Also we use the florecent bulbs.
I recycle plastic, glass, metal, paper, etc. I shop with canvas bags. Reuse containers, packing, etc. and use it for arts and crafts for my students.
We live in a very small house 594 square feet, very energy efficient, we use the eco friendly light bulbs, shop with canvas totes, grow what we can, use energy appliances, I’d really like to get solar panels and a wind mill but those are costly right now
I live with 4 roommates 3 cats and 4 dogs this would be a god send to our house
thanks for the chance
I’m really taking into account all the products we use and switching to non-disposable items, items with little to no packaging, etc.
I walk everywhere, living in town saves us money and on the environment. I always hang dry my laundry even in the winter I hand it in the house. most of my household cleaners are environmentally sensitive. I reuse anything I can possibly use.
We just started recycling, and using the bus for local shopping.
Trying lots of “green” products. Using a lot more baking soda for cleaning. Washing and reusing my zip–lock bags several times. Always re-use my plastic grocery bags. Have purchased several reusable shopping bags.
We use rain barrels for our vegetable gardens that are of course, organic, we use compost bins to reduce the amount of garbage, canvas bags for shopping AND we even moved our business home so we no longer use that much gas!! We also switched all of our light bulbs to energy efficient one., I had new windows installed to keep the house warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer, we are next looking in to solar panels
I’ve been recycling for years. I ask my friends to recycle also. I reuse the plastic grocery bags for garbage bags. I switched my mother-in-laws cleaning supplys to green items.You name it I try to do it.,but I enjoy reading other peoples ideas, because it gives me more ideas. Thanks
i used to drive 10% faster than the posted speed limit. Now I try to stay 10% under. And my fuel economy has gone up about 20%.
Bought a Prius, Use both sides of paper, have a garden, recycle everything…
I always live healthy .
I’ve been a recycler for years, but have also stopped using disposable paper products. No paper plates, napkins or plastic utensils in our house.
I use warm water and vinegar in my carpet cleaner, it removes stains and order.
I recyle everthing and only buy green items.
We only have one planet and Im doing my part.
I use reusable shopping totes and environmentally friendly cleaners.
I hardly drive anywhere at all anymore.
It saves gas.
growing my own garden,using rain water,keeping plastic and paper bags.
we stopped buying bottled water, and started using a filter system
recycle all the local recyclers take
My family has been trying to do a lot to stay green. We use the special lightbulbs, no a/c on purpose (except when the heat poses a threat to my one year old.) , we set-up a composte can on our porch so we don’t waste our greens and browns. We recycle at all possibilites. All the arts and crafts I do are out of recycled materials. We don’t take plastic bags from the grocery store we use ones we bring. We also try to give back as many as possible. We also try to stay in the green speeds when driving anywhere.
I have changed all of my bulbs, road my bike to work most days, and I have added more insulation to my home, Oh and I have started useing more eco friendly cleaning products.
Reusing my plastic water bottles.
I use re-usable grocery totes and I don’t drive.
I re-cycle cans and find uses for my plastic grocery bags.
We’re doing a bunch of things and are trying to add something new at least monthly. This month, we’re mulching the gardens with mulch made out of recycled rubber.
I have been recycling since forever - when people made fun of you for doing it. I am driving as little as possible now.
Growing my own fruits and veggies
Recycle
RECYING
I have stopped using plastic grocery bags and now take a cloth bag to shop.
Leave my car in garage. Walk 1 mile to and from Bus which I take to work.
We’ve been recycling now for over 20 years and have been composting for about as long.
bike to work
recycle
I have stopped using paper plates and paper towels!
The biggest change we made has been getting rid of the grass in our yard. We completely removed all the grass and used cinders (a coal by product) to cover the area. We installed stone walkways throughout. No mowing, no watering, no maintenance and we love the way it looks!
I always bring a shopping tote with me rather than use plastic bags. I also bring a tupperware container when I go out to lunch or dinner, in case I want to take something home.
We look for recycled products in the stores like recycled printer paper. We are also recycling bottles/aluminum and slowly replacing our regular light bulbs with energy efficient ones.
Drive less, carpool, clean with vinegar and baking soda, buy less and “free-cycle” what I no longer need.
I buy local and choose products with little packaging.
I use high efficiency washing macine to save water.
I take my own shopping bag(s) in to grocery or department stores so they don’t need to give me a bag.
I use reusable bags and switched out my lightbulbs.
We have recycled for years, in addition we compost, use grey water for irrigation of our garden, walk the 1.5 miles to work, and do much of our grocery shopping on foot using reusable shopping bags. In the house we hav4e converted to compact florescent lights, and are now investigating on demand hot water systems including those that are solar powered.
we recycle,reuse,and restore things so that we can start erasing our carbon footprints. we walk whenever we can to go somewhere, got rid of our dishwasher and replaced our heating units with energy saving ones. we also reinsulated our house.
We carpool, reuse the grocery bags, and switched to CFLs.
Our scout pack has a paper trailer to recycle paper products that we use.
Purchased four reusable water bottles for the family.
Only do a load of wash if its full.
Only use the dishwasher if its full.
All lights are the new energy efficient light bulbs and keep our house at a light minimum.
Use reusable grocery bags for food shopping and other stores.
Have our own vegetable garden.
Recycle our cans and put tv’s and electronics in their proper place instead of the landfill.
Drop off clothes to the Salvation Army, also purchase clothes there too.
Use plastic reusable containers as much as possible instead of sandwich bags.
Etc, Etc.
I recycle and compost.
Have been recycling for years, but the most recent thing I have started is turning off the ‘vampire’electronics whenever possible.
Thank you for having this. I would love to win this. We are trying to be green as possible. We recycle everything we can. We went from 2 full trash cans a week to maybe one bag and that was mainly diapers from my daughter - sorry Trash guys! We walk to the bus stop instead of driving and grew our own garden for veggies. Its fun and a challenge. Thank you!
Recycle, use less lights, combine trips to town
We recycle, use reuseable shopping bags, and try to walk instead of using the car as much as possible. Thanks for the giveaway.
I wash all my clothes in cold water to save energy.
We’ve gotten rid of all paper towels, paper napkins, and disposable kitchenware/tablewear. All reusable, no plastic!
I use the reusable canvas grocery bags now and the energy saving lightbulbs.
We recycle everything possible, turn off all unnecessary electrical items, combine errands, and try use as many natural products as possible.
We have been using reusable grocery bags, recycling and we are putting in a home orchard. We are also using green cleaning products like 7th generation.
walk as much as possible ,use the new kind light bulbs
I recycle
I use cloth bags at the grocery,recycle
I have always recycled as I saw my parents doing that growing up. But, now I am switching to less bagging and using cloth bags to avoid getting the recyclable paper/plastic bags in the first place. I am also buying more products that have less packaging.
I use all natural soaps and use venegar to wash floors and get rid of soap scum. Found a natural fabric softener which I love.
We recycle, we replaced our bulbs to CFL’s, we got a programmable thermostat, and we got reusable grocery bags
I recyleand buy used items
We recycle all that we can, use CFL’s and most importantly we are teaching our young daughters the importance of treating the environment, oceans, and earth with respect.
use a real water bottle and refill it
I got a little zip-up bag at Target that I carry in my purse all of the time. When I make a purchase, I just pull it out and I don’t have to get a plastic bag from the store! It’s also come in quite handy during rainstorms…..I just tuck my expensive purse inside the bag and it stays safe and dry.
We recycle what we can, and have started using “green” shampoos and soaps. Thanks!
I do all of my running in one trip to save gas.
We recycle, don’t use plastic, and just use our dryer for towels and sheets
We recycle everything possible, use green products and take our own bags to the store.
We recycle at home & work,replaced all our light bulbs with energy bulbs,doing laundry at night using eco friendly detergent, and installed a solar power attic fan.
We recycle, we replaced our bulbs to CFL’s
THANK YOU GOD BLESS
WE HAVE SWITCHED TO HOMEMADE CLEANIG PRODUCTS MADE WITH VINEGAR OR BAKING SODA. my home smells so fresh and natural.
We have a recycle bin in our kitchen and a compost bucket under the sink for all our vegetable scraps, coffee grounds, etc.
recycle everything we can and combining errands into one day if possible
I do recycle our glass, paper, and plastic items every week through our city’s recycling program
I use totes to carry groceries, not plastic throw away bags.
I’m old-school green–recycle everything, eat local organic vegetarian, bike or walk whenever possible. Shopping isn’t a sport; it’s a responsibility, and I don’t clutter our lives with fads, fashions, and unnecessary toys.
I use reusable grocery bags and me and my family recycle everything we can!
My sister would love this. Please accept my entry.
Recycling soda cans
I could really use this.
We have a compost pile and recycle all that we can.
Brought and using reuseable shopping bags.
I compost.
We recycle everything, use CFLs, shop at thrift stores, and try to do all my running in one trip to save gas!!
cjnedrow(at)gmail(dot)com
A few years ago I started making my own shopping bags (reversible), changed lights to cfl’s, turning off the pc’s every night, keep the shades/curtains pulled so the heat doesn’t come through as much and changed the a/c to a higher degree, consolidate my errands so not making so many trips, using my husband’s car (older Honda CRX with GREAT mileage) instead of my PT, etc.
This is just what I have been looking for
No more plastic grocery bags and no more plastic water bottles.
dirt is my down fall
I recycle plastics, glass, and paper, take my own reusable tote bag to the grocery store, and take public transportation whenever I can.
Taking my own shopping bags to the store now and driving a lot less.
I’m trying to use all eco-friendly cleaning products in my home I currently use Clorox’s Green Works and love them.
I drive a hybrid, use reusable grocery bags, use CFL lightbulbs, and recycle everything I can.
We recycle and have cut our trash by more than half and use baking soda and vinegar to clean. Thank you so much!
i do little things to go green. i use a pack back to carry my groceries. i also ride the bus, i don’t even see the need to have a car all that much.
Well, I use to purchase bottled water by the case, now I buy a large jug of purified or spring water, keep it in the fridge and pour out want I want to drink from a glass. No more plastic bottles from me going into landfills. I have also changed out all of my lightbulbs, lowered the hot water tank to 120 degrees; turn off the water while brushing my teeth and re-use paper grocery bags, no plastic. I think every little bit helps.
We recycle everything we can, and conserve where possible. Have a blessed day.
I use reusable grocery bags, and recycle cans and paper, I hang my clothes outside to dry, turn off the lights when not needed.
I use eco-safe washing powders (Charlie’s Soap & Mrs. Meyers), vinegar for most household cleaning, let the yellow mellow in the toilet to save water, and use CFC lightbulbs.
Recycling, conserving on water usage, using alot of natural cleaning products, turning down heater/ac.
Buying a hybrid car
I hang clothes outside to dry
my first step to go green would be to win this pize
I swapping out my incandescent lightbulbs for fluorescent. I started with the high use bulbs and am replacing the lesser used ones as they burn out. We get even greater pay back in the summer by not only using fewer watts for light but also by giving off much less waste heat from incandescent bulbs for which we will not have to use extra air conditioning.
I reuse my grocery bags
I started a compost bin this summer!
We reuse our rain water to water plants.
We recycle eveything we possibly can in our house such as newspapers, plastics, paper, plastic bags, tin, alumimun, and oh so much more.
I reuse my plastic grocery bags whenever possible.
I am going without AC this summer!
I reuse shopping bags and recycle whatever I can.
We use cold water to do laundry, hand out clothes to dry whenever possible, use almost all green cleaning products, reuse plastic trash bags and use totes to being home items from shopping most times.
I reuse shopping bags
My entire apartment runs on one 15-amp fuse. Anything that uses less electricity is my best friend.
We have stopped buying plastic dishes, we recyle, and practice conserving energy usage.
Thank you!
janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com
I recycle till it squeaks. My recycle bin is WAY fuller than my trash bin.
Wereuse grocery bags as garbage bags, and we walk rather than drive.
I would love a new vacuum and one that uses less energy! We use reusable grocery bags and lunch boxes. We recycle everything in our house including batteries
I recycle cans and newspapers. I used to recycle everything possible but have moved to an apartment bldg and they do not recycle. I also live in a city who recycles through our trash pickup system but falls short in apartment complexes
recycle,grow garden
I’ve been an adamant recycler since childhood. I also re-use grocery bags as trash bags.
grocery bags for garbage
cans for garbage
we dont throw nothing away
I take all the newspapers from work and drive them to a recycling center myself!
I am wanting to start composting. We have been recycling for a while.
I switched out all the lightbulbs for environmentally friendly ones.
it’s as simple as reusing and recycling
I recycle graocery bags, I even reuse my horses feed bags, we changed all the light bubls I have barrels outside to catch rainwater to use to water the plants. I don’t buy bottled water anymore just use tap water and ice We separate all plastic, glass and cans I take magazines to the drs office
blday50@yahoo.com
My wonderful wife of more than 38 years complains about her current vacuum cleaner everytime she HAS to use it. Please let me win her this one so she will guit COMPLAINING!
Thanks for this great contest and prize!
I recycle and re-use as much as possible.
Reusing grocery bags, eating organic and recycling.
dust with washable microfiber cloths instead of spray cleaner
I swiched from bottled water to a tap water filter.
I use the Method Cleaning products and recycle! I’d love to win this contest! I’m a single mom buying a new house soon!
I recycle just about everything I can. I only wash clothes in cold water and keep the heat down really low.
We recycle newspaper, plastic bags, plastic cartons, glass containers - all of that stuff.
This summer we planted a garden which we used as our primary source of food which save a bunch of oil! Not only for our personal car and not needing to drive to the store for our food, but also the oil used for the transportation of goods.
Reusable shopping bags and changing light bulbs.
Buying locally to reduce carbon footprint.
Rainwater collection from roof for my garden.
Walking or biking it rather than driving.
Using mass transportation to commute to work.
Composting kitchen scraps to reduce amount of waste that is hauled by sanitation.
We bought a Prius … our biggest green move. We also changed about 95% of our lightbulbs.
Partner just got a new job where I work– yikes! We’re going to try to carpool. Save money and gas–they charge for parking so it’s good all around. Hope I can get out the front door in time each morning…
We moved from CA to San Antonio 3 years ago and didn’t know how to function without the garbage recycling bins we had in CA. San Antonio has now joined the 21st century! Yea! I love that it’s now much easier to become green.
Instead of using regular laundry detergent, that harms the environment,, I have switched to soap nuts,which are a natural nut from a tree in India, that is eeco friendly.
We are doing as much as possible in order to go green.
We are using cloth grocery bags, have converted our light bulbs, recycle everything possible and are using as many green products for cleaning as we can.
We also are growing our own vegetables and buying organic.
Thank you so much for offering this wonderful giveaway.
I would LOVE to win !!
I walk or take the bus instead of using a car; recycle all cans, plastic, and cardboard; use a rain barrel; buy organic food products; am considering installing solar panels (the only problem is the cost, at the moment); and use my own tote bags for shopping.
recycle newspaper.
One thing I’m doing is bringing my own tote bags to the grocery store to cut down on the overuse of plastic.
Got a hybrid
Carpool
Bring my own bag to the market
Filtered water (no more plastic bottles!)
Reuse when possible, otherwise recycle
Not driving as much and getting things done on one trip, Thank You!
I use fluorescents almost everywere, lowered the hot water temp just a bit. Increased thermostat this summer and will lower it for the winter
I’m reusing my grocery bags and recycling anything I can.
We recycle, compost, use cloth grocery bags and cloth napkins.
I use reusable shopping bags to take with me to the Farmer’s Market. We also recycle everything that we can and use CFL bulbs.
We’ve always recycled, but now we also do not buy any juice boxes. That is huge with 4 kids. They take thermoses to school too. We also use reusable plastic containers rather then sandwich bags. We’ve replaced all our light bulbs to compact fluorescents, we use cloth diapers with baby #4 (a HUGE change for me!) and I use only laundry/washing/cleaning products that are phosphate free, organic and good for both us AND the environment.
The biggest thing we’ve done though, is raising four little boys that truly care about our world and our environment. For them all of this is what is SUPPOSED to be done. It is not unusual or a burden. We hope they will pass this on to their kids thus making the biggest impact of all.
I save all my magazines and catalogs each week and take them to my mother on Sundays to share! Thanks!
The things we do are Have our own compost pile, Use reusable grocery bags and energy efficient light bulbs and christmas lights.
I recycle as much as possible. Just moved to a rural area where less items are recycled by the local government. They say there isn’t a market.
Planning to start composting soon. Saw a newsclip about a city giving out indoor compost containers to residents and picking up with recycling/trash. I have to find one of those containers to start.
I also shop with reusable bags, turn off appliances/electronics not used. Use CFLs. Hope to replace flooring with green alternative. There’s probably more. Once you start it just becomes part of your daily life.
I use reusable shopping bags, recycle, reduce my waste and use CFL bulbs.
we turn of the water while brushing teeth. grew our own garden this year. we use our own grocery totes instead of plastic.
Riding my bike to work everyday. I am also losing weight and getting healthy.
we recycle, use resuable shopping bags, combine trips, and use a tankless water heater
we save all our veggie waste for composting and volunteer on an organic community farm.
I am buying used clothes at a local thrift store, walking to errands when I can, and recyling more than I did in the past. It’s great to see everyone making such a positive effort to go green!
Recycling, using my own bags when shopping, and making sure to keep the lights off when they aren’t necessary.
We are working on the L’s. Laundry (all green products), LEDs for light bulbs everywhere; Leftovers composted; Lingering (no lingering) in the showers; and legging it to work and to grocery store instead of driving. Thanks for the giveaway chance!
I freecycle my usable items that I no longer need. That way, someone else gets some use out of them & they don’t end up in the landfill.
Using cold water instead of hot. Fans instead of air conditioning.
CFL lights. Organic foods and cleaners. Good gas mileage car.
i am trying to hang out all my clothes instead of drying them, unplug electronics and appliances not being used and wash dishes/and clothes on cold water only. its small things but i think every little bit makes a difference
I am a big recycler and have went to all the energy efficient lightbulbs.
I ride my bike more for errands, planted a bigger garden this year and of course use my own bags when shopping.
I am using reusable tote bags instead of grocery bags when shopping. I also use energy efficient light bulbs and recycle my aluminum cans.
Recycling, composting, donating, etc. I do as much as my budget allows.
I recycle and reuse
Since I live in the city, I walk or bike twice as often. All to help save the earth, money and my health.
clothesline,bicycle, not at the same time
moved to NYC, got rid of my car and use public transport.
it seems that due to high volume public transport, NYC has the smallest carbon footprint.
reuse plastic shopping bags, changed out all our lightbulbs, added more insulation in the attic, creating a compost pile for our kitchen and paper scraps and preparing the ground for a garden next year
We have started by recycling, changing out the light bulbs, using reuseable grocery bags, and we’ve changed over some of our cleaning supplies.
I reuse shopping bags and drive as little as possible.
I order online and carpool to go shopping. Have had more BBQ with neighbors and vacationed in our area. Finally saw some things that I never knew existed in my home town.
recycling
Using totes for shopping trips, switched many household cleaners to green formulations
I use reusable shopping bags, wash everything in cold water, and make my own environmentally safe cleaning products. I also recycle everything I can, unplug all appliances not in use in the house, and I try to buy as much as possible from yard sales and flea markets instead of buying new things.
I keep my cloth bags in my car trunk so they are available for all the uses I used to do with plastic carry bags.
I traded in my SUV for a compact car, I love the extra money I save in gas! I also use resuable shopping totes and buy products with less packaging.
I’m growing organic veggies in the garden, using reusable fabric totes to shop, making my own compost, wash my laundry in cold water, switched my lightbuls to flourescent to save energy and have become a member of Freecycle so I can trade items instead of tossing them!
We shop at thrift stores and garage sales instead of buying new.
We compost everything - including dryer lint. We use reusable shopping totes and purchased energy star appliances.
I use tote bags for shopping, recycle as much as I can, and use cold water for washing clothes, during the summer I dry my clothes on the clothes line
I try to leave the lights off as much as possible, I changed all the bulbs to CFLs, I set my thermostat higher and I try to conserve fuel while I am driving.
Reusing grocery bags
I’m no longer buying magazines.
I recycle all my paper, cardboard, aluminum cans, glass, and plastic jugs. I also help the environment by driving only when absolutely necessary and always combining my errands to reduce travel by automobile.
I am gradually switching over all lights to the energy saver types, almost done now. I just bought Eco type dishwasher detergent.
As a balloon entertainer I use 100% biodegradable latex balloons.
I’ve been driving a Toyota Prius for the past six years.
I changed all lightbulbs, carry a tote for shopping. I hang dry my clothes and try to recycle as much as possible.
Using flourescent bulbs
We just build a compost bin! Trash to the curb has been cut by 1/3.
before I throw anything away, I always ask, can I recycle this, use it for scrap paper, share it with someone , only throw away part and pull out the paper to recycle, etc.
I am taking totes with me to shop.
switching to an all organic diet
Recycling my plastic shopping bags.
Recycle everthing!
I am trying to only use totes when I grocery shop, so no plastic bags. Also trying to limit shower time and keeping power off when it isn’t needed.
we do a lot of recycling and composting. We drive less than before, pick up the trash around the community we live in.
bought a yamaha virago 250 getting 80 mpg. and use cotton bags for shopping
I’ve been using grocery totes when I go shopping. Also we were a family of conveniece with the use of paper plates, cups and napkin and we are no longer using them anymore.
Recycle as much as we can, use canvas totes to shop and am trying to use “greener” cleaning products.
Thank you for the great giveaway.
My family uses reusable bags when shopping and switched to CFL bulbs.
We grow most of our own vegetables without pesticides; make attractive habitats for the wildlife; compost; reuse and repurpose objects; buy local; recycle plastic, tin, glass, newspapers, & magazines; post giveaways on FreeCycle instead of putting them in the landfill; shop at thrift stores and yard sales so we don’t contribute to even more production; use green cleaners; combine errands when going in the car; cut up worn shirts, sheets, & towels for cleaning cloths. There are many more things we do to be green, and we’re always looking for more ways to lessen our footprint to help the environment.
I use reusable shopping bags. We have a garden and a compost bin. We try to reuse everything possible and buy used when we can. I also rarely run the dryer and instead hang up the clothes to dry. We even have an indoor line.
I have been using dishwashing soap and shampoos that are sulfate free, I recycle the plastic bags back to the store, Newspapers I give to the local animal shelters, We use organic fertilizer for the lawn and no chemicals are used in our garden, just all natural.
We try to but local.
I drive only by necessity and I stopped cooking. I drive an eleven year old car and use a seven year old computer. I own no ipods or cell phones.
We have slowly become green, We first started with better recycling, then added cloth shopping bags, cleaning products and recently switched to cfl bulbs.
I recycle everything I can and carry canvas bags in my car trunk to reduce plastic bag use.
My family is really trying our best to recycle as much stuff as possible. We are also using as little light as we can in order to try to save energy. If one of us forgets to cut off a light, someone is yelling to cut the light off before we can get 2 steps away!!!
I no longer throw my e-waste in the garbage can.
i use shaving saop instead of canned shaving cream , also i don’t use disposable razors.
We have been recycling everything possible for years. We are in the process of changing the light bulbs over to the fluorescent ones. I have started buying “green” cleaning products. I reuse whenever I can. I am working on making even more changes where ever possible. Thanks for the awesome giveaway!
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I recycle what I can of papers, cardboard, aluminum, glass and plastic (even if it means riding my bike for a couple of miles to the city drop off site!). I don’t have a car, I air dry my clothes instead of using a dryer, and I make an effort to choose organic, local, recycled and toxic-free products when I’m able.
New light bulbs and recycling.
I turn off the water when I brush my teeth, take a laundry basket to the grocery store to put my groceries in, reuse glass jars and plastic containers (like cool whip) for other things like leftovers. I also make my own babyfood for my little guy which greatly reduces waste. Thanks for this awesome giveaway! This vacuum looks amazing!!!
I purchased some pretty reusable tote bags and I use them for almost every purchase anywhere. They store in my purse and are ready all the time. We recycle anything and everything that we can and we program our thermostat for saving energy.
We are fixing what we have and maintaining things so we don’t have to buy any crap from China.
I recycle cans, paper, and plastic. I use those cloth bags to go grocery shopping. Instead of using miracle grow my family uses their own compost. The two piles of compost are coming up on being at least 10 years old and they get turned twice a year.
We now compost, have changed our light bulbs, take cloth bags to the store.
I ride my bike or walk most everywhere!
i have changed out 137 60 watt bulbs with 137 CFL to lower our churchs electric usage. have also replaced all 60 watt bulbs in my home.
We’ve been recycling for years but are doing more now to be green. Using vinegar and water for cleaning, switching out the lightbulbs, combine errands for less driving, do errands on foot when possible, reusable bags for shopping, line dry the clothes, shorter showers….and I could really use this new vacuum!
Thanks for the chance to win your great giveaway!
i reuse grocery bags and i stopped drinking bottled water
Instead of plastic bags I bring my own totes to the grocery store and every other store at this point too - I find on top of helping the enviroment it’s actually easier to carry a tote.
We recycle and compost, use reuseable totes, and changed to green cleaners and lightbulbs.
Compost and grow organic veggies.
Watch electric use and switched out light bulbs
recycle batteries, paper, etc
Use cloth bags while shopping
Use green products where available
Combine trips to save gas.
Besides recycling I also have started buying new “green” light bulbs.
Bicycle used for around town errands instead of the car and I get exercise too.
We’ve switched to energy saving light bulbs, we drive our car very little and we reuse grocery bags.
I bought those swirly light bulbs. Now I am replacing all the plasic water bottles we used to use with those steel ones. The plastic ones are so wasteful, even though we re-use them.
We recycle and take our reusable bags to the store!
Always sort your mail before bring it into the house…paper equals clutter
What I do has all been covered by previous comments. Reduce, reuse, recycle is the motto.
re using plastic water bottles, and recycling of course. Walking to the stores that are close, and using less electricity and water that has in the past been wasted by us!
We have changed out some lightbulbs and use Vinegar to clean! Thanks for the contest!
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I use cloth bags for shopping and I’m working on cutting down on driving.
What we are doing to “Go Green” are: using less water, switched to Clorox Green Works products, stopped using paper towels and dont drive 1/2 as much.
I am walking to work sometimes.
I reuse the dryer sheets to dust off my Tv screens and monitors.
Grow my own and eat organic!
We recycle our cans, which is a lot of cans. lol We use the energy efficient light bulbs for all of our lights. The biggest thing we’ve started doing is instead of buying bottles of flavored water we now buy the little flavor packs (crystal light, etc.)for water. It doesn’t seem like much but we’ve really started paying attention to our waste and want to do as much about it as possible so we will be adding to this. Thank you!!
I am making my own home cleaning products. For example, here’s a recipe for a natural home cleaning product. It is easy to make, safe for the family and contains no toxic ingredients. It is a Creamy Soft Scrubber. You simply pour about 1/2 cup of baking soda into a bowl, and add enough liquid detergent to make a texture like frosting. Scoop the mixture onto a sponge, and wash the surface. This is the perfect recipe for cleaning the bathtub because it rinses easily and doesn’t leave grit. Add 1 teaspoon of vegetable glycerin to the mixture and store in a sealed glass jar, to keep the product moist. Otherwise just make as much as you need at a time. I have been using this for the past 3 months or so and it works fabulously!
To minimize fuel use and related expenses, nearly all of our driving is on a direct route that includes not only work but also the majority of our other driving habits; i.e., shopping, banking, etc. That was one of the criteria used in selecting our home…
I recycle and reuse everything I an and walk to wherever I can.
recycling and reusing…thanks.
I have been using backing soda to clean my tub and other areas in my house.
Awesome vacuum!!
We compost, recycle and use only energy saving light bulbs!
Thank you for the great giveaway!
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We recycle cans and use cloth bags.
I’ve become a vegetarian, recycle pretty much anything I can, and no longer use plastic shopping bags. Most of my shopping is for organic products as well. Hopefully soon, I’ll be using a Eureka Envirovac too!
I have had eneergy efficient bulbs for ten years. Recently, I have reduced my water consumption.
I’m buying more green cleaning/household products.
The air conditioner is used less, we recycle, we do not eat alot of meat and my husband carpools to work to save on gas
We do many green things! We re-use dryer sheets, use squigly light bulbs, recycle plastic and cans, drive a lot less and much more!!
Thanks for the giveaway! This is great!
I recycle everything!
My son is on a mission to always turn out any light we aren’t using. It’s pretty dark around here at night. In fact, he even gave up his night light. We are real proud of him.
Let’s see… I use recyclable and reusable shopping bags and reuse the same produce bags at the store. We use only energy saving lightbulbs in our house. All paper, plastic, steel, aluminum and glass goes in the recycle bin. We also keep the thermostat at 80 during the summer days. Thanks for the giveaway!!!!
Recycling and using cloth totes instead of plastic bags at the grocery store.
Our family has cut down to one car. It really makes us prioritize trips to town. Even though the scheduling can be tricky it helps save gas and the environment.
We began mowing our grass using a manual push reel mower. No noise, no fumes, no gas and a very good workout.
Thanks for the giveaway!
I use outdoor rainwater to water my indoor plants.
We’ve been working for years on making small and consistent changes to be more green. Our latest household change is the elimation of juice boxes. They are so convienent for the little one’s lunch boxes and trips, but I really don’t like the waste. We’ve been through a number of different travel cups to find one that doesn’t leak all over the lunch box and back pack, but we’ve finally found great ones that fit well in the lunch boxes
I’m returning all those “paper or plastic” plastic bags back to the grocery store.
We recycle out cans, plastics, grocery bags, and paper. We use natural cleaning ingredients, and watch our electric consumption.
We bicycle as much as possible!
We compost and cut out most meat from our diet.
I bring my own canvas bag to the grocery store. No paper or plastic for me!
I walking more, and recycling.
I’ve started using the reusable bags for grocery shopping and stopped buying bottled water!
use cold water, recycle, reuse plastics, drive under 65 mph
We have changed all of our light bulbs and replaced our windows. On a daily basis, we recycle and power off all electronics and appliances.
Recycle first and formost. I also bring my own totes to go shopping, they are reusable.
and my pet peeve, I do not buy things with plastic rings holdig them together.
We buy or take only what we’ll use, less waste!
We do a lot around here - recycling, cloth diapering, eating organically and locally, among others. Most recently we made the switch to reusable shopping bags - it just took me forever to remember them!
buying used instead of new
i recycle, buy organic products, use energy efficient lightblubs, and try to use less water! i try to do anything i can do really because i think it’s very important!
our vacuum we have now is terrible. it hardly sucks anything up anymore. we definitely could use a new one!
RIDE A TRICYCLE EVERY PLACE EVEN TO THE LAUNDRY MATT RIDE BETWEEN 700 AN 2300 MILES A YEAR REUSE ALL PLASTIC BAGS AN I PICK UP ALL THE SODA AN BEER CANS IAS I PASS EM
Along with recycling and reusing, we’ve focused on reduce. For example, we’re more aware of what we purchase such as making sure it has less packaging, it’s a quality product that will last for a long time.
We’re very big on recycling all cans, bottles, etc. We also conserve energy and water as much as possible by doing things such as washing dishes by hand and only having necessary lights on.
I am cutting my watering with sprinklers to 2 times a week! I am using reusable bags for grocery shopping.
We use fluorescent bulbs and turn off almost all of our appliances when we’re not using them. For example, we don’t leave the computer on when we’re not home. We recycle our aluminum cans (which is also pretty profitable right now). We don’t flush every time to conserve water. We both work downtown, so we use one car, try to combine errands to other parts of town, and we walk whenever we can. I walked from work to another business to deliver something one day and the two women in the office looked at me like I was crazy! It was just a few blocks.
i reuse everything!
We recycle and buy recycled or used when available.
I use my own canvas bags for shopping and I also only use my car one day a week and consolidate all of my errands in one vicinity.
I’m walking to the bank, post office, ect instead of driving the 2 mile round trip.
Stopped using paper plates.
We bought new front-loading wash machine; switched all our lights to energy efficient; resealed our doors & windows & installed ashowerhead with a mid-stream shut off so you can turn off the water while you shampoo.
Oh… and I now commute to work by bus! the car stays at home….
RECYCLE
We recycle everything we can, use Shaklee cleaning products,and plan errands to use as little gas as possible.
I’m using a reusable shopping bag.
…we have parked the car in the garage and use it only one day a week; the other six days we either bicycle or take the bus to get around.
Recycling and re-using, using less gas and electricity, picking up litter, growing more of our own food. Thank you for the chance to win this great prize!
We use reusable grocery bags, recycle everything we can, and use green cleaning products.
recycle
We’ve switched out all of the bulbs in our house and don’t use any lights during the day. We also re-use grocery bags and recycle everything.
Plant trees
Reusable grocery bags
I love to hang my clothes out. It saves energy, and they smell so fresh when they are dry.
I’ve changed out all my light bulbs and recycle everything I can.
I bought cloth grocery bags and stopped using paper & plastic.
I bought a bicycle to avoid driving as much as I used to; made a greater effort to buy energy efficient light bulbs and green cleaning products; replaced my cases of plastic bottled water with a single aluminum water bottle; campaigned with a local organization to improve recycling efforts in my community and organized a cooperative recycling effort in my apartment building; and started using a canvas shopping bag at the grocery. Just a start!
We are replacing things with better options- bags, lightbulbs, even my new computer is a hybrid made from recycled parts.
Recyling and using green cleaning products.
I have done the usual things, switched light bulbs, save energy in the home, and use green products; however, I also live on a farm and we raise our own beef, chickens, and pigs without hormones. We also raise a garden and eat from that fresh and can what is left. We also have a well for water and collect rainwater for personal use in the home. I hope to have solar panels soon and recycle more though.
We recycle everything possible. We compost. We use organic cleaners and laundry detergents. We use the new energy efficient light bulbs. I am always planting flowers, shrubs and trees, preferably native species, and I only use organic fertilizers.
I buy recycled clothes.
We reuse our grocery bags. We switched to the energy saving light bulbs. I use cold water to do laundry, as much as possible. I’m trying to use cloth towels instead of paper. I drive as little as possible. Thank you!
Seems like a great way to stay “green” from a manufacturer
i line dry my clothes and we recycle everything
I’ve stopped using paper towels and use rewashable towels instead, changed light bulbs, and now try to schedule all dr visits or other appointments during the same week all on the same day to avoid driving multiple times a week.
walking more instead of driving my car.
we bring reusable bags to stores and even some of the old plastic bags when we buy meat
Using less water- quicker showers
Using less electricity
Reusing items instead of tossing them
Buying secondhand clothes
Making fewer drives to save gas
Gardening for fresh veggies
Creating a compost pile
We’re using those new twisty lightbulbs, trying to figure out composting and I’m not using bags at all at the grocery store - I have them just load everything back into the cart and I have crates in my trunk to put everything into.
Have the local gas and electric company come to you house and do a free energy review. They will show you where you can save energy and you may get some free bonus gifts like low flow shower heads, low energy light bulbs and some times even energy efficient appliances
I am recycling all the glass and plastic water bottles. I carry reuseable tote clothe bags for my shopping.
We use canvas totes for shopping. We recycle. We use CFL’s throughout the house. We limit air conditioning and use ceiling fans. We are growing our own organic tomatoes.
Energy efficient light bulbs and lots of recycling! Thanks for the contest!
I’m riding my bicycle for short trips
I fill up my recycle can more than my trash can by paying attention to what really can be recycled, not just the usual suspects.
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I only drive when I absolutely have to.
We recycle everything. Limit traveling in car because of gas
Hi I try to compost.
By reducing reusing and recycling whatever we can .. empty water jugs, plastic bags from the store, cans, newspapers,etc.
Definately the easiest change has been only using cloth bags but I also try to avoid fast food (all that garbage AND all those calories).
We gave up paper napkins, using cloth only. We also use a high-efficiency washer and dryer.
I try not to drive if not necessary
I avoid driving as much as possible - walk kids to school instead of drive, consolidate errands, etc. We use a motor-less push mower for our lawn. I could sure use this vacuum!
I recycle cans and grocery bags, turn off the water while brushing my teeth and turn off unused appliances.
Recycle, recycle, recycle!
Use reusable tote bags instead of those plastic grocery bags.
tote bags
I am buying new energy saving lightbulbs and energy saving appliances.
We recycle as much as possible. I try to remember my cloth bags when I go shopping but when I don’t I use the plastic ones as liners for the waste baskets. I combine errands and shop on the way to or from work. All my light bulbs are CFL and I’m trying to find a green detergent that I really like.
In addition to composting and recycling, I’m trying to grow a lot more of my own vegetables and purchase more items seconds hand. Thanks!
I switched to Green trash bags. They work just as well as regular plastic trash bags but they are biodegradable with in two years without any chemicals or ick left behind. The trash bags are currently found online and are about to go to regular grocery stores soon I hope!!
We have started composting, replacing appliaces with energy efficiant ones, taking shorter showers, washing clothes in cold water, and hanging clothes outside on a nice day instead of using the dryer.
I try to buy as much as I can from thrift stores.
i went all floresent !!!!!!!!!!!
i went all floresent @home
a lot of recycling, and instead of water bottles i use a reusable one!
I recycle my cans.
I recycle cans and bottles. I use cold water in clothes washing whenever feasible. I am also trying to use more enviromentally friendly cleaning products.
I always use cloth bags while grocery shopping. I am condensing errands so they are once a week insead of almost every day. We also recycle.
i m going green by using a batery mower
I got a outlet strip with individual switches to hold all the charging devices for various gadgets. This way I just turn on the charger I need and leave the other’s off.
So much more lately… Bought some tote bags that I use at all kinds of stores, recycle as much as the city lets me and sold my gas guzzler. Asking for a Sigg water bottle for my bday, so that will cut down on the number of plastic bottles I use.
I make sure everyone in my family recycles everthing possible; newspapers, mail, cans, plastics.
I’ve replaced all my light bulbs with the energy saving ones and they light up just as good and last a lot longer, too.
We recycle cans and bottles and we try to walk places now instead of using the car to run errands close by.
I recycle cans.
I never throw junk mail out if it has blank sides. I use it as note or scratch paper.
Natural cleansers like vinegar and baking soda do a great job without harming the planet. I use reusable grocery bags, recycle and compost and try to conserve gas by driving much less. Thanks for the opportunity to win!
I am becoming vacuum cleaner educated.
Recycling everything WE can.
Recycling more and driving a lot less.
“Kudos” to everyone who is going greener. Living in an apartment gives me more restrictions than being a home owner but this does not discourage me. I have switched from bottle water to filtered water from the faucet, changed out lightbulbs in my home, using greener cleaning supplies, and going down to a two car family to a one car family. I also have carried this over to my students in my classroom. We recycle what we can at school, use less paper by using back and front, and making consumerable workbooks into non-consumerable workbooks. Future plans include making my grocery bags out of old clothes.
I want to thank you so much for the giveaway. I NEVER win anything, so this is a special joy. Plus my resolve to get serious about reuse, reducing, and recycling has been strengthened by this win. I will spread the word, and try to make a difference in this corner of our universe! Thanks again.
I am an environmentally aware pet owner who desperately needs a good vacuum. I have a cocker spanial and 4 cats ( two long haired!). This would be the best of both worlds…keeping my enviroment clean and helping the world’s environment. HOPE I WIN !!!!
I make sure i recycle all paper cardboard, clothes and buy most stuff which is recycled eg toilet rolls, paper etc.
I use energy bulbs and do not use hose pipe for the garden unless necessay.I walk most places if i can and we use one car only between the family. Make sure light and sockets off if not in use.