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Go Green For Free on Earth Day! {Giveaway}

We all know Earth Day is just around the corner so Coupon Craze and CarbonFund.org are teaming up to give three of our readers the chance to “Go Green for Free” this Earth Day. Both Coupon Craze and CarbonFund.org provide simple and affordable ways for people to go green. Almost exactly a year ago, online coupon code site Coupon Craze launched a Green Coupon Category to help shoppers find the best online coupons for environmentally friendly products and retailers. CarbonFund.org is a non-profit carbon reduction and climate solutions organization making it easy and affordable for individuals, businesses and organizations to reduce their climate impact.

In honor of Earth Day, these companies will be handing out two $50 CarbonFund.org certificates and one $100 gift certificate to the winners choice of  Origins or Patagonia. To enter, all you have to do is post a comment telling us what your favorite cost-effective green living tip is. To get your Earth Day juices flowing and help put these prizes into perspective, here’s some carbon offset information and eco-friendly budget shopping tips.

CarbonFund.org is leading the fight against global warming by helping people neutralize their carbon footprint.  You can purchase an offset that represents a reduction in carbon dioxide (CO2) somewhere else, like a renewable energy or reforestation project, to balance out the emissions you cannot reduce. For example, $50 of CarbonFund.org credit is equivalent to 5 metric tons of CO2 or:

  • More than 5 roundtrips from Los Angeles to New York
  • Approximately the emissions an average American passenger vehicle emits in a year
  • Over half the emissions from the average American home’s electricity use
  • The amount of carbon sequestered by an acre of pine forests in a year
  • The amount of carbon produced by 208 propane cylinders for home barbecues

To help promote green, organic and eco-friendly retailers and products, Coupon Craze has a green coupon category where shoppers can find codes and deals from over 100 retailers such as TOMS Shoes, Origins, Patagonia and ZipCar. It’s the perfect starting place for people who are looking to pickup some eco-friendly shopping habits. Check out some tips that will help you go green on a budget:

  • Shop on Earth Day, 4/22: April, and of course Earth Day itself, draws the most attention to eco-friendly, green and organic products. Retailers take advantage of this by offering huge savings throughout the month and specifically on April 22nd to generate awareness. Make sure to check out Coupon Craze’s Green and Eco-Friendly category on Earth Day –  there are over 100 offers planned to go live exclusively on that day.
  • There’s Less Fine Print: Green retailers are still relatively new to the coupon industry, so offers tend to have less fine print than coupons in other categories. For example, many of these coupons don’t have a minimum spending requirement, which means that shoppers can save regardless if they spend $20 or $500.
  • What to do the rest of the year: There are some retailers such as TOMS and Gaiam that offer coupons year round; however, the savings in the Green Category tend to peak in the spring and the fall.

So for the change to do your part this Earth Day without breaking the bank, enter the Go Green for Free giveaway!

Giveaway Info:

  • To enter, comment on this post and tell us your favorite cost-effective green living tip, and/or:
  • Follow Coupon Craze, CarbonFund.org, and Eco-Office Gals then comment with you Twitter name that you did.
  • RT this giveaway on Twitter and comment below with the status link.
  • The contest runs from now up until April 22nd at 12 noon EST and the three winners will be announced on 4/23.
  • Two winners will be chosen at random and awarded a $50 CarbonFund.org donation in their name. One grand prize winner will be chosen at random and awarded a $100 gift certificate to their choice of Origins, Patagonia retailers from the  Coupon Craze Green and Eco-Friendly Coupon Category.
  • The three winners will receive their prizes no later than Tuesday, 4/27 at 5:00 p.m. EST.

Don’t forget to get your entry in on the Eco-Office Gals Green My World Giveaway, too!

And here are the random picked winners!

Here are your random numbers:

123 – marc-andre taillefer $50 CarbonFund.org donation in their name
30 – Virtual Receptionist $50 CarbonFund.org donation in their name
85 – Theresa D $100 gift certificate to their choice of Origins or Patagonia

Timestamp: 2010-04-23 13:00:37 UTC

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Comments

  11. Marjorie says

    My favorite cost-effective is have all electronics connected to a surge protector it not only saves energy but also saves you money. Also I recycle and have a garden

  12. Marjorie says

    My favorite cost-effective is have all electronics connected to a surge protector it not only saves energy but also saves you money. Also I recycle and have a garden

  13. Emily Huynh says

    My favorite cost-effective green living tip is using cloth diapers for babies instead of disposable diapers because it really takes a long long time(maybe a couple of hundred years) to recycle all of the disposable diapers on this Earth. Also, the world population is dramatically increasing lately; therefore, it is good to use cloth diapers for saving green and economy.

  14. Emily Huynh says

    My favorite cost-effective green living tip is using cloth diapers for babies instead of disposable diapers because it really takes a long long time(maybe a couple of hundred years) to recycle all of the disposable diapers on this Earth. Also, the world population is dramatically increasing lately; therefore, it is good to use cloth diapers for saving green and economy.

  15. Danielle says

    My favorite green living tip is we use reusable bags for everything and any plastic bags we have we reuse for garbage bags!

  16. Danielle says

    My favorite green living tip is we use reusable bags for everything and any plastic bags we have we reuse for garbage bags!

  19. Lily Kwan says

    My favorite cost-effective green living tip is to use reusable canvas bags while grocery shopping.

  20. Lily Kwan says

    My favorite cost-effective green living tip is to use reusable canvas bags while grocery shopping.

  27. RunToTheFinish says

    One of the unique ways that I go green is to take the liner from cereal boxes and use it for wax paper!

  28. RunToTheFinish says

    One of the unique ways that I go green is to take the liner from cereal boxes and use it for wax paper!

  33. kerri says

    I post alot of stuff aon freecycle its so nice to not have to throw stuff out I also have energy saving bulbs

  34. kerri says

    I post alot of stuff aon freecycle its so nice to not have to throw stuff out I also have energy saving bulbs

  43. Sand says

    I invested in stainless steel water bottles instead of purchasing bottled water so that I could save money and less plastic is produced for my benefit.

  44. Sand says

    I invested in stainless steel water bottles instead of purchasing bottled water so that I could save money and less plastic is produced for my benefit.

  46. Joanne Schultz says

    i follow Coupon Craze, CarbonFund.org, and Eco-Office Gals on twitter – js22222222 .

  48. Joanne Schultz says

    i follow Coupon Craze, CarbonFund.org, and Eco-Office Gals on twitter – js22222222 .

  51. Joanne Schultz says

    I have a water pitcher that filters out impurities. So we save money on all the bottled water we used to drink.

    Thanks for the giveaway!

  52. Joanne Schultz says

    I have a water pitcher that filters out impurities. So we save money on all the bottled water we used to drink.

    Thanks for the giveaway!

  55. Lisa G. says

    We have a Tank Bank in our toilet tank that requires our toilet to use less water to flush and it was extremely cheap to purchase.
    lisalmg25 at gmail dot com

  56. Lisa G. says

    We have a Tank Bank in our toilet tank that requires our toilet to use less water to flush and it was extremely cheap to purchase.
    lisalmg25 at gmail dot com

  59. Veronica Garrett says

    Install a low flow showerhead, install a low flow faucet aerator, install a dual flushing toilet

  60. Veronica Garrett says

    Install a low flow showerhead, install a low flow faucet aerator, install a dual flushing toilet

  64. heather c says

    We’ve eliminated many of the disposables in our life. We don’t use paper towels, facial cloths, throw-away toilet scrubbers, etc. We’ve also greened up the cleaning products we use.

  66. heather c says

    We’ve eliminated many of the disposables in our life. We don’t use paper towels, facial cloths, throw-away toilet scrubbers, etc. We’ve also greened up the cleaning products we use.

  67. JANE says

    I like to hang my laundry out to dry. It not only saves the environment but lowers my electric bill as well. I feel like a kindred spirit with my Mom as every summer she would hang the sheets out to dry with the warning not to get them dirty while we were playing in the yard!

  68. JANE says

    I like to hang my laundry out to dry. It not only saves the environment but lowers my electric bill as well. I feel like a kindred spirit with my Mom as every summer she would hang the sheets out to dry with the warning not to get them dirty while we were playing in the yard!

  69. debp says

    One of my best tips is to unplug appliances that aren’t in use. They still use energy even when not on. I save money on my electric bill, don’t run a risk of fires from them, and I conserve energy.
    debp
    twoofakind12@yahoo.com

  70. debp says

    One of my best tips is to unplug appliances that aren’t in use. They still use energy even when not on. I save money on my electric bill, don’t run a risk of fires from them, and I conserve energy.
    debp
    twoofakind12@yahoo.com

  71. Jane Hoh says

    I have essentially eliminated my garbage fee. Between recycling and composting, I am down to one small bag per week.

  72. Jane Hoh says

    I have essentially eliminated my garbage fee. Between recycling and composting, I am down to one small bag per week.

  73. trixx says

    My favorite cost-effective green living tip is to wash laundry in cold water, my clothes come out clean & it saves energy!

  74. trixx says

    My favorite cost-effective green living tip is to wash laundry in cold water, my clothes come out clean & it saves energy!

  79. Geoff K says

    I’m following Coupon Craze, CarbonFund.org, and Eco-Office Gals on twitter: @guettel78

  80. Geoff K says

    I’m following Coupon Craze, CarbonFund.org, and Eco-Office Gals on twitter: @guettel78

  81. Geoff K says

    My favorite cost effective green living tip would be to replace standard light bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs — in the long run they actually cost a lot less, last longer, and use a fraction of the energy. Thanks!

  82. Geoff K says

    My favorite cost effective green living tip would be to replace standard light bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs — in the long run they actually cost a lot less, last longer, and use a fraction of the energy. Thanks!

  87. R Hicks says

    My fav cost effective eco tip is to use cold water only when washing clothes

    ardy22 at earthlink dot net

  88. R Hicks says

    My fav cost effective eco tip is to use cold water only when washing clothes

    ardy22 at earthlink dot net

  93. Darcy B says

    I grow organic vegetables and herbs, and during the spring I gather rain water to water my plants.

  94. Darcy B says

    I grow organic vegetables and herbs, and during the spring I gather rain water to water my plants.

  99. brian e. says

    Thanks for the giveaway…we stopped buying bottled water, installed faucet mounted water filters at home, and now fill reusable bottles for all our “on the go” hydration needs.

  100. brian e. says

    Thanks for the giveaway…we stopped buying bottled water, installed faucet mounted water filters at home, and now fill reusable bottles for all our “on the go” hydration needs.

  103. Sarah L. says

    My favorite cost effective tip is to buy at Thrift stores. You’re saving money and the items you buy are being recycled. Thanks for the contest.

  104. Sarah L. says

    My favorite cost effective tip is to buy at Thrift stores. You’re saving money and the items you buy are being recycled. Thanks for the contest.

  109. Joseph says

    My favorite cost-effective green living tip is to “install ceiling fans in each room of your house” The fan helps to keep the rooms cooler so the home’s air conditioning system doesnt come on as much during warmer days. Keeping the electricity bill lower.

  110. Joseph says

    My favorite cost-effective green living tip is to “install ceiling fans in each room of your house” The fan helps to keep the rooms cooler so the home’s air conditioning system doesnt come on as much during warmer days. Keeping the electricity bill lower.

  115. Pamela S says

    We have been replacing disposable items with reusable ones…such as cloth towels instead of paper, cloth napkins instead of paper, etc. Better for the environment and saves us money!! Thanks.

  116. Pamela S says

    We have been replacing disposable items with reusable ones…such as cloth towels instead of paper, cloth napkins instead of paper, etc. Better for the environment and saves us money!! Thanks.

  119. Gianna says

    I’ve used cloth baby wipes for all of my five kids and also breastfed them all (including twins).

  120. Anonymous says

    I’ve used cloth baby wipes for all of my five kids and also breastfed them all (including twins).

  125. Heather says

    We grow our own veggies in a small organic garden in our back yard. Its great for fresh, healthy veggies for the family. And we seem to have enough to share with our friends!

  126. Heather says

    We grow our own veggies in a small organic garden in our back yard. Its great for fresh, healthy veggies for the family. And we seem to have enough to share with our friends!

  127. Caity says

    I organically grow my own herbs and veggies. It’s less costly and helps with carbon levels 2-fold.

  128. Caity says

    I organically grow my own herbs and veggies. It’s less costly and helps with carbon levels 2-fold.

  129. Kate says

    Growing herbs and veggies from scratch is helpful for everyone involved. I also try to reuse containers that would be thrown away as craft projects to enhance the kids creativity!

  130. Kate says

    Growing herbs and veggies from scratch is helpful for everyone involved. I also try to reuse containers that would be thrown away as craft projects to enhance the kids creativity!

  135. Chrysa says

    I try to cook a lot of things from scratch – much less packaging and processing of foods that way.

  136. Chrysa says

    I try to cook a lot of things from scratch – much less packaging and processing of foods that way.

  137. Kathy S says

    The best tip that I could give would be one that I grew up hearing all my life from my parents who both grew up during the Great Depression. It’s an old saying from then:
    USE IT UP
    WEAR IT OUT
    MAKE IT DO
    OR DO WITHOUT!

    It worked for their parents, them, and it works for us!

  139. Kathy S says

    The best tip that I could give would be one that I grew up hearing all my life from my parents who both grew up during the Great Depression. It’s an old saying from then:
    USE IT UP
    WEAR IT OUT
    MAKE IT DO
    OR DO WITHOUT!

    It worked for their parents, them, and it works for us!

  141. Tracey says

    My tip: Buy less stuff. I know the difference between needs and wants I wish more people did.

  142. Tracey says

    My tip: Buy less stuff. I know the difference between needs and wants I wish more people did.

  143. Vicki Andrew says

    I use and tell others to try freecycle a yahoo group where you can post items you are giving away to others to keep them out of landfills, you can also ask for items. Recycling at its best

  144. Vicki Andrew says

    I use and tell others to try freecycle a yahoo group where you can post items you are giving away to others to keep them out of landfills, you can also ask for items. Recycling at its best

  165. Paula Michele says

    I cut up old, worn out t-shirts into small squares and use them as rags instead of paper towels. I keep them in a small box next to the sink. I do buy an occasional roll of paper towels but everyone in the house knows they are only some super messy jobs.

  166. Jodie M. says

    I follow Coupon Craze, Carbonfund.org, and Eco-Office Gals on Twitter (username MissJo1990).

  167. Paula Michele says

    I cut up old, worn out t-shirts into small squares and use them as rags instead of paper towels. I keep them in a small box next to the sink. I do buy an occasional roll of paper towels but everyone in the house knows they are only some super messy jobs.

  168. Jodie M. says

    I follow Coupon Craze, Carbonfund.org, and Eco-Office Gals on Twitter (username MissJo1990).

  171. Susan Smith says

    We collect rain water and then use it to water our garden when it doesn’t rain for a while.

  172. Susan Smith says

    We collect rain water and then use it to water our garden when it doesn’t rain for a while.

  173. Ann says

    I take small cuttings from plants I’d like to grow from nearby shopping malls and plant them in pots. If they survive and outgrow the planter, then I transfer them into my landscaping. I save all plant pots and reuse them. I also use the internet to find nearby plant swaps so I can trade cuttings I have established for great new plants.

  174. Ann says

    I take small cuttings from plants I’d like to grow from nearby shopping malls and plant them in pots. If they survive and outgrow the planter, then I transfer them into my landscaping. I save all plant pots and reuse them. I also use the internet to find nearby plant swaps so I can trade cuttings I have established for great new plants.

  179. Brian Carr says

    MAKE RECYCLING FUN! CREATE A CONTEST BETWEEN YOUR AND YOUR ROOMATES TO SEE WHO CAN FILL UP THEIR COMPOST OR RECYCLE BIN THE QUICKEST. WINNER GETS A FREE MEAL, AND THE SATISFACTION THAT THEY HAVE GONE THAT EXTRA MILE FOR MOTHER EARTH.

  180. Brian Carr says

    MAKE RECYCLING FUN! CREATE A CONTEST BETWEEN YOUR AND YOUR ROOMATES TO SEE WHO CAN FILL UP THEIR COMPOST OR RECYCLE BIN THE QUICKEST. WINNER GETS A FREE MEAL, AND THE SATISFACTION THAT THEY HAVE GONE THAT EXTRA MILE FOR MOTHER EARTH.

  183. Karen M says

    My favorite cost-effective green living tip is shopping the re-sale shops for many things like furniture, clothing and housewares. I feel like I’m “shopping green”.

  184. Karen M says

    My favorite cost-effective green living tip is shopping the re-sale shops for many things like furniture, clothing and housewares. I feel like I’m “shopping green”.

  185. L.D. says

    For us several of the stores that we frequent including our grocery store are within walking distance to our house so we frequently walk to these different establishments to save money on gas and get a little extra exercise in the process.

  186. L.D. says

    For us several of the stores that we frequent including our grocery store are within walking distance to our house so we frequently walk to these different establishments to save money on gas and get a little extra exercise in the process.

  187. karen says

    I grow organic vegetables. The seeds don’t cost much and the return is great. If you save seeds from season to season, it’s practically free.

  188. karen says

    I grow organic vegetables. The seeds don’t cost much and the return is great. If you save seeds from season to season, it’s practically free.

  189. Heather says

    We ride bikes or walk instead of relying on driving all the time. When we do have to drive we try to carpool with other families in the neighborhood.

  190. Heather says

    We ride bikes or walk instead of relying on driving all the time. When we do have to drive we try to carpool with other families in the neighborhood.

  191. Kathy Scott says

    We bought good bikes for everyone in the family so that we could ride all over our small town instead of driving.

  192. Kathy Scott says

    We bought good bikes for everyone in the family so that we could ride all over our small town instead of driving.

  196. karissa says

    My favorite cost-effective green living tip is simple, just unplug all electronics you are not using! Get a power strip or just unplug from the walls. It will save you on your electricity bill!
    Also, our new favorite we are starting is composting! Recycling items that would normally go in a land fill, now can be going in your garden! Save on bags of dirt/manure!

  198. karissa says

    My favorite cost-effective green living tip is simple, just unplug all electronics you are not using! Get a power strip or just unplug from the walls. It will save you on your electricity bill!
    Also, our new favorite we are starting is composting! Recycling items that would normally go in a land fill, now can be going in your garden! Save on bags of dirt/manure!

  199. Marc says

    My favorite green living tip is make use of what you have and don’t be needlessly using resources. For instance…water comes out of a tap so don’t buy plastic bottles of water.

  200. Marc says

    My favorite green living tip is make use of what you have and don’t be needlessly using resources. For instance…water comes out of a tap so don’t buy plastic bottles of water.

  204. Kathy P says

    Follow Coupon Craze, CarbonFund.org, and Eco-Office Gals
    following all of you @mkjmc

  206. Kathy P says

    Follow Coupon Craze, CarbonFund.org, and Eco-Office Gals
    following all of you @mkjmc

  211. Erica C. says

    We grow our own vegetables in our garden. It tastes better, it saves money, and it’s nice to know we grew them ourselves.

  212. Erica C. says

    We grow our own vegetables in our garden. It tastes better, it saves money, and it’s nice to know we grew them ourselves.

  215. Christie says

    My favorite green tip is to switch to CFL bulbs. You’ll save money, energy and they need to be replaced far less often.

  216. Anonymous says

    My favorite green tip is to switch to CFL bulbs. You’ll save money, energy and they need to be replaced far less often.

  217. JMARIE says

    I recently read up on some great alternatives to chemical air fresheners…their much safer & sooo much cheaper.
    Thanks for the giveaway!

  218. JMARIE says

    I recently read up on some great alternatives to chemical air fresheners…their much safer & sooo much cheaper.
    Thanks for the giveaway!

  221. Ashley says

    I follow Coupon Crazy, CarbonFund.org, and Eco Office Gals on Twitter (AggieAshley).

    ashaldridge (at) gmail (dot) com

  222. Ashley says

    I follow Coupon Crazy, CarbonFund.org, and Eco Office Gals on Twitter (AggieAshley).

    ashaldridge (at) gmail (dot) com

  223. Ashley says

    I really like buying secondhand clothes and toys for my son. I also regularly use reusable grocery bags and recycle whenever I can.

    ashaldridge (at) gmail (dot) com

  224. Ashley says

    I really like buying secondhand clothes and toys for my son. I also regularly use reusable grocery bags and recycle whenever I can.

    ashaldridge (at) gmail (dot) com

  237. Susie C. says

    I bring my lunch to work in a canvas lunch basket, I use a water bottle, and if I have to go anywhere during lunch, I walk or jog.

  238. Susie C. says

    I bring my lunch to work in a canvas lunch basket, I use a water bottle, and if I have to go anywhere during lunch, I walk or jog.

  239. Heather M. says

    I compost all our food waste. It keeps waste out of landfills and fertilizes my garden!

  240. Heather M. says

    I compost all our food waste. It keeps waste out of landfills and fertilizes my garden!

  253. Annette E says

    I no longer buy bottled water. Instead I bought a reusable plastic bottle and fill it with filtered water from my fridge.

  254. Annette E says

    I no longer buy bottled water. Instead I bought a reusable plastic bottle and fill it with filtered water from my fridge.

  257. julie says

    My cost effective green living tip is to stop using all bottled water, and buy a filter for your tap. We drink all of our water now in reusable stainless steel thermos’ that we can take anywhere, and it saves money and the landfill.

  258. julie says

    My cost effective green living tip is to stop using all bottled water, and buy a filter for your tap. We drink all of our water now in reusable stainless steel thermos’ that we can take anywhere, and it saves money and the landfill.

  261. TCC says

    Just one? My latest is composting! My goal is to get down to 1 bag of trash per month… It’s amazing to see how much food we were trashing, and to now know these scraps are going to build my garden next year.

  262. TCC says

    Just one? My latest is composting! My goal is to get down to 1 bag of trash per month… It’s amazing to see how much food we were trashing, and to now know these scraps are going to build my garden next year.

  267. Aisling says

    We’re trying to do all the “little” things (reusable bags, energy efficient light bulbs, turn the lights off, open the windows instead of a/c, etc.) that really do add up. Next time we need to replace an appliance, we’ll definitely be buying energy efficient.

  268. Aisling says

    We’re trying to do all the “little” things (reusable bags, energy efficient light bulbs, turn the lights off, open the windows instead of a/c, etc.) that really do add up. Next time we need to replace an appliance, we’ll definitely be buying energy efficient.

  271. Kristie says

    My cheapest green tip is to recycle. That doesn’t cost a dime and I also use cloth bags to grocery shop with.

  272. Kristie says

    My cheapest green tip is to recycle. That doesn’t cost a dime and I also use cloth bags to grocery shop with.

  273. Kimberly R says

    I buy energy-efficient light bulbs, and always make sure to shut lights off if I’m not in the room.

  274. Kimberly R says

    I buy energy-efficient light bulbs, and always make sure to shut lights off if I’m not in the room.

  297. Aimee W. says

    I am following Coupon Craze, CarbonFund.org, and Eco-Office Gals on Twitter (username Nelsby).
    Thanks!

  298. Aimee W. says

    I am following Coupon Craze, CarbonFund.org, and Eco-Office Gals on Twitter (username Nelsby).
    Thanks!

  299. Aimee W. says

    My favorite cost-effective green living tip is SUPER simple…
    Turn off the lights in the room when you leave and unplug electronics when they are not in use. Thanks!

  300. Aimee W. says

    My favorite cost-effective green living tip is SUPER simple…
    Turn off the lights in the room when you leave and unplug electronics when they are not in use. Thanks!

  305. Cynthia C says

    I recycle everything possible and plan my errands so I only use my car 2 or 3 times a week.

  306. Cynthia C says

    I recycle everything possible and plan my errands so I only use my car 2 or 3 times a week.

  311. Stacy says

    My family is very conscious of our water consumption. We don’t run the water continuously while washing dishes and while brushing our teeth.

  312. Stacy says

    My family is very conscious of our water consumption. We don’t run the water continuously while washing dishes and while brushing our teeth.

  317. Erin Walsh says

    I use my shopping totes. Try and remember to not leave water running, and spend a little more to use earth friendly detergents and cleaning supplies.

  318. ewalsh says

    I use my shopping totes. Try and remember to not leave water running, and spend a little more to use earth friendly detergents and cleaning supplies.

  323. Sarah Hirsch says

    Conserve energy and water – just cut back on your usage by turning off lights, taking shorter showers, etc. and you’ll save the earth while you’re saving money!

  324. Sarah Hirsch says

    Conserve energy and water – just cut back on your usage by turning off lights, taking shorter showers, etc. and you’ll save the earth while you’re saving money!

  327. Eileen Burke says

    I Follow Coupon Craze, CarbonFund.org, and Eco-Office Gals on twitter @Leenburke

  328. Eileen Burke says

    I Follow Coupon Craze, CarbonFund.org, and Eco-Office Gals on twitter @Leenburke

  329. Eileen Burke says

    We just started using resusable shopping bags, feels good to contribute less waste!

  330. Eileen Burke says

    We just started using resusable shopping bags, feels good to contribute less waste!

  335. Patricia says

    The best tip I can give is: if you garden get a couple of rain barrels. These really have saved me on my water bills during the growing season and is more healthy for our veggies and roses and home orchard.

    We water all this from the rain barrels!

  336. Patricia says

    The best tip I can give is: if you garden get a couple of rain barrels. These really have saved me on my water bills during the growing season and is more healthy for our veggies and roses and home orchard.

    We water all this from the rain barrels!

  343. Heather S says

    Recycle all our plastic/aluminum and we are buying recycled paper for the printer. We just look for ways to use recycled products as much as possible

  344. Heather S says

    Recycle all our plastic/aluminum and we are buying recycled paper for the printer. We just look for ways to use recycled products as much as possible

  347. Alexander Prator says

    A water filter instead of plastic bottles cuts down on waste and saves a boatload of money.

  348. Alexander Prator says

    A water filter instead of plastic bottles cuts down on waste and saves a boatload of money.

  355. Elizabeth I says

    I use my yogurt maker which has glass containers so that I do not use all of those small plastic containers…

  356. Elizabeth I says

    I use my yogurt maker which has glass containers so that I do not use all of those small plastic containers…

  357. melissa mc says

    don’t make wasted separate trips by car —- remember to multi-task and combine your errands in one cartrip!

  358. melissa mc says

    don’t make wasted separate trips by car —- remember to multi-task and combine your errands in one cartrip!

  361. Jamie says

    Bake from scratch with organic ingredients, rather than eat processed foods. It’s cheaper, healthier, and better for the environment (less waste and pesticides).

  362. Jamie says

    Bake from scratch with organic ingredients, rather than eat processed foods. It’s cheaper, healthier, and better for the environment (less waste and pesticides).

  367. Jen says

    I gave up my car, NEVER drink bottled water or soda, and I pack a zero waste lunch every day.

  368. Jen says

    I gave up my car, NEVER drink bottled water or soda, and I pack a zero waste lunch every day.

  369. Melissa says

    I don’t buy bottled water anymore and instead filter it myself and use an eco canteen metal bottle. Not only am I saving money on buying bottled water, I’m producing less waste because no more plastic bottles to throw away (not to mention all the gas used to transport those bottles to the stores)

  370. Melissa says

    I don’t buy bottled water anymore and instead filter it myself and use an eco canteen metal bottle. Not only am I saving money on buying bottled water, I’m producing less waste because no more plastic bottles to throw away (not to mention all the gas used to transport those bottles to the stores)

  379. Cecily Myhro says

    One baby step at a time, I’ve turned my home into an Eco-friendly green-machine. I began by planting a basic backyard vegetable garden, but wanted to minimize the cost of fertilization. So, I created a compost pile to reduce my waste and fertilize my garden at the same time. I also placed empty buckets in all the showers in our home to catch (clean) excess water that would normally head straight back down the drain. With my lowered water and grocery bills, I’ve been able to begin saving for solar panels that I hope to have installed by the end of the year. I’ve created an inspiring and eco-friendly circle of life in my own home that is rubbing off on my neighbors and children! You wouldn’t believe how excited children get at the sight of a compost pile!

  380. Cecily Myhro says

    One baby step at a time, I’ve turned my home into an Eco-friendly green-machine. I began by planting a basic backyard vegetable garden, but wanted to minimize the cost of fertilization. So, I created a compost pile to reduce my waste and fertilize my garden at the same time. I also placed empty buckets in all the showers in our home to catch (clean) excess water that would normally head straight back down the drain. With my lowered water and grocery bills, I’ve been able to begin saving for solar panels that I hope to have installed by the end of the year. I’ve created an inspiring and eco-friendly circle of life in my own home that is rubbing off on my neighbors and children! You wouldn’t believe how excited children get at the sight of a compost pile!

  381. Hannah B. says

    Reuse your office paper! I print all draft work on the unused side of the paper and make my own note pads out of scratch paper. This is a great way to save paper (trees and water which are used to make it) and money! Go green!

  382. Hannah B. says

    Reuse your office paper! I print all draft work on the unused side of the paper and make my own note pads out of scratch paper. This is a great way to save paper (trees and water which are used to make it) and money! Go green!

  383. Jaque says

    I use environmentally friendly cleaners, such as baking soda and vinegar. We do many more earth friendly ativities, recycling, reusing to reduce our carbon footprints.

    Thank you. 🙂

  384. Jaque says

    I use environmentally friendly cleaners, such as baking soda and vinegar. We do many more earth friendly ativities, recycling, reusing to reduce our carbon footprints.

    Thank you. 🙂

  395. Stephanie V. says

    stainless steel water bottles and reusuable lunch containers – saves money on that nasty plastic!
    tvollowitz at aol dot com

  396. Mary B. says

    My favorite green tip is to compost, recycle, and walk more when possible instead of depending on a car. Your health will improve walking as well as your shape!

  397. Stephanie V. says

    stainless steel water bottles and reusuable lunch containers – saves money on that nasty plastic!
    tvollowitz at aol dot com

  398. Mary B. says

    My favorite green tip is to compost, recycle, and walk more when possible instead of depending on a car. Your health will improve walking as well as your shape!

  401. Michelle says

    I have started walking or riding my bicycle to places that are nearby. Not only am I driving less and saving on gas, but I am also doing something for my body.

  402. Michelle says

    I have started walking or riding my bicycle to places that are nearby. Not only am I driving less and saving on gas, but I am also doing something for my body.

  403. Amber G says

    My cost-effetive green living tip is to bike instead of driving if the weather is nice and it’s less than a few miles. Saves gas $$ and minimizes my carbon footprint!

  404. Amber G says

    My cost-effetive green living tip is to bike instead of driving if the weather is nice and it’s less than a few miles. Saves gas $$ and minimizes my carbon footprint!