Wednesday, October 15, 2008

Easy Steps to Goin' Green and Contest



Many of today's families are taking steps to promote a more balanced and natural lifestyle. As Kermit the Frog has been quoted, "It's not easy bein' green!", but I beg to differ...

I read the daily paper, watch the local and national news, and sense the quickening pulse of the global village, and it gives me pause to wonder about the future for our children. I work hard to be a relevant role model to my kids which includes opting for more environmentally responsible choices. These are small steps to help our environment and help to protect our legacy for future generations - clean air, clean water, and clean food supplies are vital for all!

To this end, I'm embracing the ideal for a more natural approach including making some recent changes in cleaning products around the house. I'm also exploring natural cosmetics, beauty products, and food. More about those in another entry...

I have discovered the new line of natural cleaners, Clorox Greenworks. This great line of household products have been under development for over 5 years and launched this year in 2008. Clorox states that it is fully committed to continuing the development of these types of products and set standards in the natural line. I'm pleased to learn of these great products that leave no harsh chemical fumes or residue.

The sustainable products are 99% natural and contain no phosperous or bleach, but clean thoroughly with natural, biodegradable ingredients such as essential lemon oil and coconut-based cleansing agents. They do not test on animals. They smell wonderful and work comparable to the current products I had been using. They are widely available and are fairly priced. I have found promotional coupons available in the weekly newspaper flyers to help save, too!

The Clorox brand has been a favorite of mine for many years, and this line up of natural products does not disappoint:
All Purpose Cleaner Toilet Bowl Cleaner
Dilutable Cleaner Bathroom Cleaner
Glass & Surface Cleaner Glass Cleaner
Diswashing Liquids

Clorox has also collaborated in this important endeavor with the United States Environmental Protection Agency. All the Greenworks products sport a Design for Environment (DIE) Logo. The United States EPA created this identification to reduce risks to people and the environment by preventing pollution.

Further, you can visit the website: www.30daystonatural.com
Sign up for daily 30 days to natural emails and learn more about ways your family can help our environment.

Clorox is also offering a promotional 100% recycled cotton tote bag with a pretty daisy screenprint to celebrate their involvement with the Sierra Club. A portion of the proceeds from each sale will benefit the Sierra Club's important environmental work!

To celebrate our "Goin' Green" natural efforts, I am hosting a blog contest. One randomly selected winner will receive a free Clorox Greenworks Sierra Club tote bag. To enter the contest, please leave a comment post on this blog thread. Deadline for entries is Friday, October 31st at 12:01AM EST. One entry per person. US residents only please. Winner will be notified within 24 hours of contest end and must provide mailing address to receive prize.

Thank you for visiting my blog and participating in the contest.
Do your part today to help our environment!

84 comments:

Bebemiqui said...

I've like Clorox for awhile now, count me in!
bebemiqui82(at)yahoo(dot)com

Charlotte said...

I love the greenworks products, and can't live without reusable totes!

Kari @ A Giveaway Addicted Mommy said...

Love Clorox and Love Reusable bags... great combination!!

nateandjakesmom at gmail dot com

mom2boys said...

I love Clorox Green Works cleaners. I have tried them all except the dish liquid. Which I'm going to pick up on my next shopping trip. I would love to win this cool tote thanks!

Abby said...

Would love to win this contest to help my family go greener!

ajcmeyer AT go DOT com

Unknown said...

I love the Greenworks products. What a great giveaway.

PS said...

I need one more tote and then I should have enough for when I go "big" grocery shopping! Thanks for the chance!

Just A Mom said...

Great tote! Thanks for the chance to win!

Stacy said...

I would love to try these products.

hetz-junk(at)hotmail(dot)com

MOMFOREVERANDEVER said...

love clorox and love the ideas of greenworks mrs.mommyyatgmail.com

Lolly said...

This is great! Wonderful products and a cute tote to boot! Count me in...

windycindy said...

Hello! I have tried a few of the Clorox Green Works Products and they work quite well. Their tote is lovely! Please enter me in your drawing. Many thanks, Cindi
jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]comx

Angela said...

This bag looks wonderful!

marlena said...

My new addiction is cute reusable shopping bags and this one is a must have! Thanks for hosting the giveaway. m_huston(at)hotmail(dot)com

Sky said...

I like the Green Works Dish soap. It works well!! Thanks for the giveaway!

seeryusfam@msn.com

Millie said...

What family doesnt need this? Thank you so much for the chance to win such a great great prize!
cade will 14 @ yahoo . com

Trisha said...

I can always use another reusable tote bag. Each one is a plastic bag not going into a landfill!

boobles2 said...

I use Clorox all the time, this is a beautiful bag.

rockle said...

This is a great green contest! Thanks!

ina said...

Your blog is getting reall sophisticated. Great job!

Anonymous said...

Love the Green products. Great giveaway.

valerie2350 said...

Hooray for green! :)

Unknown said...

This bag looks great.
Thank you!
Cecilia
onenightoff (at) gmail (dot) com

camper223 said...

What a cute way to go green.
This tote will draw attention and maybe more people will go green. Clorox is a excellent brand/company. Thank you for a chance to be a winner.

camper223@live.com

Cori Westphal said...

It's great to see a company who created so many harsh chemicals, turn around and become eco--conscious. Thanks for the great contest!

jljenkins said...

Love greenwoks products and can always use more reusable totes!

daveg0929 said...

I WOULD LIKE THE TOTE FOR GROCERY SHOPPING.

miller lawn service said...

I just discovered Clorox Green Works, and I really like thier products! And I love totes! Thanks!

Unknown said...

I usually use vinegar for most stuff but I do use the Greenworks toilet cleaner!

the totebag would be great!

Renee G said...

I'm a big fan of these new clorox products.

rsgrandinetti@yahoo.com

janetfaye said...

I would love to try thes Clorox green products.

Thank you!

janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com

judybrittle said...

Clorox Grenworks products are really great. They do a good job. I can always use tote bags. That's all we use for grocery shopping. Thank you!
judybrittle at aol dot com

mom21 said...

Nice giveaway.

phxbne said...

Cute tote - thanks!

Just Another New York Mommy said...

OoO that's a great tote --- hope I win it, lol!

I use green works all the time! Except for the hardcore toilet cleaning, it's actually the only cleaning product I use for my house.

I want to try 7th generation, but so far green works hasn't let me down :)

Sara said...

what a beautiful bag!

Unknown said...

Thanks for the tote giveaway. It's a nice tote. I've used Greenworks and Seventh Generation and Ecoover and Simple green and so on. I want to find the best green product at an affordable price.

cathyhall said...

HI, great giveaway, loved reading your blog today, just wish I was near the 250 free bracelets!
Great giveaway, I love their products. Thanks so much.

Unknown said...

I want to be as green as I can be! This tote would be a great bag for shopping. Count me in on this one.

Unknown said...

I love clorox greenworks - it is one of the only cleaners I buy now!

yyeres said...

thanks for the contest yyeres at gmail dot com

Mae B said...

These are so green but totally stylish too. those don't always go hand in hand. Thanks!!

Unknown said...

I would love a chance!!!

mom2boys said...

I love the Green Works cleaners. I have tried all but the dish detergent. I would love to win this tote. Thanks!

hottmomma_03@yahoodotcom

Raquel said...

Clorox Greenworks is a great step in the right direction to go green!

cathyhall said...

Hi, I am clorox greenwork fan - though am a fan of all things green, would love to win. thanks very much.

rhubbert(at)socal.rr.com

Unknown said...

I would love a chance! thanks!

Carey said...

I am slowly building my cloth bag collection for shopping, especially since an Aldi just opened by me! I would love to win this bag! Thanks for the chance to win!

Robin said...

I love using reusable bags. Count me in please.

malleycc said...

I love Clorox-- a real good friend when my kids are sick. Thanks for the giveaway.

Anonymous said...

Great giveaway. Love the Green products.

Stephanie Reed said...

That bag is beautiful!

stef dot reed at gmail dot com

Enter my giveaway and win a signed book!

http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Stef/608905/

Unknown said...

I love reusable bags. Just call me the bag lady.

Lydia said...

Sign me up! Thanks!

lydia.bower @ gmail.com

Mrs. Sprinkles said...

I need a new tote!

Come enter my Amazon giveaway!

Anonymous said...

i need a new shopping bag :)

Amity said...

I am all about goin green!!

amitymatthia[at]hotmail.com

Denise said...

I'm all about green at our house. It's funny when my second grader know more about green than I do! Thanks.

Emily Jennings said...

I am so into reusable bags!

Stacy said...

I'm interested, please enter me!

Angelina said...

I love bag. Wish to win it.

Aldara said...

Please count me in!

SJINCO said...

What a great giveaway! I'm a huge fan of Clorox products and re-usable bags!

Suzie Williams said...

I would love to use this tote to toe library books and farmers market items.

toohotforturtle said...

I love Greenworks. Small steps all add up to leaving the world a better place.

Brooke said...

We use reuseable bags for EVERYTHING. Great contest!

Xenia said...

Great bag, thanks for the giveaway!

xpsundell(at)gmail(dot)com

Unknown said...

I'd love to win the giveaway. My shopping bags are getting very raggy and I have had to throw away 2 of them in the last few weeks.

You can find me at butlerswife(at)gmail(dot)com

Or my link should take you to my blog. Thank you!

cl said...

Thanks for the great giveaway.

Amanda said...

Please enter me - thanks!

D Q said...

Really cute tote. I like the greenworks products also.

kaylee8 said...

Love the bag!

Unknown said...

I would love to try these products!
Thanks for the chance to win your great giveaway!
proudyaya04 {at} yahoo {dot} com

Guitar Guy said...

I love how this tote mixes style and eco-consciousness

Rockin' Mama said...

I LOVE Green Works! We have used them since being introduced by Mom Central
jasonncaryn at yahoo dot com

rockle said...

This is a great contest, thanks for doing it! Hope a Phillies fan has a chance to win! ;-) Great series!

sheriamore said...

This would be nice, I have started going green by using a steam cleaner instead of harmful chemicals

sheriamore@gmail.com

Sandra said...

I am always interested in trying out green products in our home. I would love to be entered.

owatz (AT) telus (DOT) net

crystal said...

I'd love to win. Thank you!
ericbrooks75(at)yahoo(dot)com

Kristin W. said...

i love clorox and am always looking for "green" products!
thanks for the giveaway!
specialk[dot]roxygirl[at]gmai[dot]com

pinklady705 said...

Okay...I really need to give these green cleaning options a try.

Wendy (Sweetie) said...

Thanks for the giveaway. We use reusable shopping bags every week in our house when we shop for groceries.

Michelle said...

I recently posted about the 30 days to natural site as well; and I mentioned that the next thing on my list of going green was buying this tote! Here's hoping I win it instead :)

Brooke said...

Please pick us! We are as green as can be.