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White Cloud’s GreenEarth Paper Products + Pin it to Win it “Living the Green Sweepstakes”

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My family started going green a couple of years ago when our son was in environmental club at his school. The whole family got involved by making a list of what we could do around our house to go green. We start by recycling everything that we could through our garbage company.  We found that we were putting more in the recycling bin each week than we did into the garbage can! On average now we only have 2 garbage bags a week, whereas before we started recycling we had 5-7 bags. We always make sure that we are turning off anything that is not being used like the T.V. and lights and electronics that are not being used often.  We keep each other accountable for turning out electricity that is not being used and making sure that nothing goes into the trash that can be recycled.  The kids like being a part of making our little world green and knowing that not only are we helping our family with the things that we do to be green we are doing our part to help the planet.

One more thing that we need to start doing is using more green products like White Cloud GreenEarth.

GreenEarth is the innovative, eco-friendly line of White Cloud products (bath tissue and paper towels), made from 100 percent recycled fibers.  I like that I don’t have to compromise because GreenEarth products maintain the highest standards of quality while still remaining affordable.  “Living the Green” doesn’t have to mean breaking the bank or sacrificing quality. White cloud truly puts living within reach!

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  • All GreenEarth® products maintain a Forest Stewardship Council certification.
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Tips On How To Green Your Grocery Shopping, Cleaning, and Pet Care

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Earth Day is just around the corner but I believe that the ‘green trend’ that people used to get so excited about around Earth Day every year is not so much a trend anymore but a lifestyle.  It’s the norm.  Many parents have become more green than they were in the past whether it’s by buying organic, all-natural shampoo for their kids or BPA-free baby bottles.  Being green may not be easy as easy as shopping like we used to 10 years ago, but many companies and stores are putting a lot of effort into providing consumers with many ‘green’ options.

So we have the options but what about the ideas to implement a more green lifestyle?  Here are a few great tips on how to be more green.

You can easily conserve resources in your everyday life just by making a few small changes in and around your home.

Here are some other ways to green your day-to-day duties:

Grocery Shopping

Green your trash bags:  It is so easy and inexpensive to get trash bags made from recycled or biodegradable material these days that there is little excuse not to use them. You can buy a roll at most supermarkets or online from Kokopelli’s Green Market (kokogm.com). Bring your own reusable tote to the grocery store with you. Leave a few totes in the trunk of your car or stash them away in your purse for unexpected trips.

Skip the Suds

Try a green detergent such as 7th Generation which comes in a recycled cardboard bottle. You can also use a detergent designed for cold water; using cold water for each wash load saves energy, which is good for the earth, and also saves money, which is great for your wallet. Cold water detergents are formulated to fight dirt and stains just as well as their warm water counterparts.

Use a dishwasher instead of washing plates by hand. Buy an Energy Star Rated washer, only run it when it is full and skip the pre-rinse cycle.

Choose Non-Toxic Cleaning Products

For every commercial and chemical based product on the market, there is probably a greener alternative…or even a homemade substitution!

•    Baking Soda: This is great for cleaning, deodorizing, softening water and scouring dishes.

•    Soap: Unscented soap in liquid, flake or powder form is biodegradable and will clean just about anything.

•    Lemon: A strong food acid effective against most household bacteria.

•    Borax: Cleans, deodorizes, disinfects, softens water, cleans wallpaper, painted walls and floors

•    White Vinegar: Cuts grease, removes mildew, odors, some stains and wax build-up.

•    Washing Soda: Cuts grease, removes stains, softens water, cleans walls, tiles, sinks and tubs.

•    Cornstarch: Can be used to clean windows, polish furniture, shampoo carpets and rugs.

•    Citrus Solvent: Cleans paintbrushes, oil and grease and some stains.

Green Your Pet

The carbon emissions emitted from the production and transportation of your pet’s food can be quite high; to offset this, look for healthy food alternatives. While organic pet food may cost a bit more, it is made with renewable resources and no pesticides or environmentally unfriendly fertilizers. Whether it comes in bottles, bags or cans, chances are that your pet’s food containers can be recycled.
Scooping poop is no fun for anyone but you can make it more environmentally friendly by using biodegradable bags, which are available at most pet stores. This is an excellent alternative to using plastic bags which are nearly impossible to decompose.

Photo Credit: pure cleaning agency

About GreenBrideGuide.com

GBG is one of the top sites for Green Wedding and they are launching GreenHomeGuide.com this spring, which will be all about ecofriendly home décor. GBG’s CEO, Kate L. Harrison, has a JD in Environmental Law and a Master’s from Yale in Environmental Policy. She planned her own green wedding in 2007 and wrote the best selling green wedding book The Green Bride Guide: How to Plan an Earth-Friendly Wedding on Any Budget (Sourcebooks, 2008).   In 2009, she foundedwww.greenbrideguide.com to help couples use their weddings to promote social and environmental change and support the local green economy. The site also has a green gift registry and wedding shop.

Green Car Buying Tips from Auto Trader, Just In Time For Earth Day

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Buying a car is a task as it is.  What if you are looking into buying a ‘green car’?  There are so many things to consider if you want your next family vehicle to be a green vehicle, such as emissions, fuel efficiency, and electric vs. clean diesel vs. hybrid.  Where do you begin researching what the best green car for your family is?  Auto Trader has a special page titled “Green Car Shopping Tips: Buying the Right Green Car for You” that I think will help you move forward with researching the next green car for your family.

 Auto Trader Green Car Buying GuidePhoto source: Auto Trader

Just in time for Earth Day, AutoTrader.com editors provide expert advice to help any shopper who’s considering making an environmentally-friendly vehicle choice

Earth Day is a time when people examine the choices they make in their day-to-day lives and consider things they can do to conserve resources. For many car shoppers, this means adding environmentally-friendly vehicles to their lists.

When asked to rank features that were important to them in their next vehicle, shoppers in an AutoTrader.com survey picked fuel efficiency as most important above body style, comfort/seating, convenience features and design. Shoppers considering a fuel efficient vehicle said saving money and helping the environment were the top two reasons why.

For those ready to make the switch to a more environmentally-friendly vehicle, AutoTrader.com editors say there’s never been a better time.

“In the past, consumers had limited choices if they wanted a more fuel-efficient vehicle, but that’s definitely not the case today,” said Brian Moody, AutoTrader.com site editor. “Shoppers now have a wide selection of new and used vehicle options that fit most lifestyles and budgets.”

AutoTrader.com editors have created a green car shopping primer that breaks down how electric, clean diesel and hybrid vehicles work, sharing the pros and cons of each technology to help shoppers decide which one could be the right fit for their lifestyle.

“For example, if you have a shorter commute, an electric vehicle might be an ideal option. If you love the driving dynamics and power of a traditional engine, a clean diesel would be a smart choice. And there are a lot of great used hybrid vehicles out there for folks who want the efficiency, but maybe don’t have the budget for a new car,” Moody explained.

Visit AutoTrader.com/greencartips to learn more.

About AutoTrader.com

Created in 1997, Atlanta-based AutoTrader.com is the Internet’s ultimate automotive marketplace. As a leading resource for car shoppers and sellers, AutoTrader.com aggregates millions of new, used and certified pre-owned cars from thousands of dealers and private sellers and provides expert articles and reviews. AutoTrader.com, which also operates the AutoTraderClassics.com auto marketing brand, is wholly owned by AutoTrader Group. Additionally, AutoTrader Group owns Kelley Blue Book (kbb.com) as well as three other companies that provide a full suite of software tools that help dealers and manufacturers manage their inventory and advertising online: vAuto, HomeNet Automotive and VinSolutions. AutoTrader Group is a majority-owned subsidiary of Cox Enterprises. Providence Equity Partners is a 25 percent owner of the company and Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers is also an investor. For more information, please visit www.autotrader.com.

SOURCE AutoTrader.com

The Tote Buddy – Reusable Shopping Bag Tote Review and Giveaway!

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The Tote Buddy - reusable shopping bag organizer

Reusable bags have become very popular with environmentally conscious individuals, but in a busy family, keeping up with eco-friendly bags can be challenging. While an individual may only need a couple of bags to hold grocery purchases, the bustling household usually requires many bags. Inevitably, the bags are left in the vehicle, forgotten until the point of unloading a cart of groceries at a check stand. An organizer would make it so much easier to remember.

The Tote Buddy is the perfect solution for the shopper who wants to be a responsible member of the global community. The Tote Buddy provides an easy way to store your reusable shopping bags, making them easy to retrieve for your next shopping trip. The Tote Buddy folds open for removing or placing reusable bags. Folded bags stack nicely in The Tote Buddy, with the handle of just one bag placed outside of the Tote Buddy for use as the handle of the entire organizer. The Tote Buddy is folded closed and secured with the Velcro strap. Hang it on a door handle, store it in the vehicle, or keep it in another convenient place for taking along on your next shopping expedition.
I love that The Tote Buddy takes up minimal space in a grocery cart, is easy for the bagger to use, and is convenient to place inside one of the shopping bags after the transaction is completed.Concern for the environment is one of many motivations for purchasing reusable bags. It can be difficult to keep track of several reusable shopping bags, though, and many people give up on their use because of this. The Tote Buddy provides an excellent organizational approach for managing multiple bags.

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Disclosure: I was provided with a Tote Buddy for review purposes. All opinions are 100% my own.

Alicia Hagan, Editor

 

Design your own SIGG Water Bottle + A Giveaway!

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Sigg customized water bottleI was so excited when I was given the opportunity to design my own branded SIGG Water Bottle because both of my kids have had a SIGG water bottle for 2+ years and I haven’t! It’s my turn now and mine is bigger than theirs! Childish.. I know.  Sebastian has a ninja inspired SIGG water bottle while Madelyn has a glow in the dark space SIGG water bottle.

Now, through Cafe Press, you can design and order your very own personalized SIGG water bottle. Type whatever you want such as “World’s Greatest Mom”, “Best Dad Ever”, or your brand name which is what I did and you will instantly see what it will look like on the SIGG design of your choice.  I chose the Leaves design (left) and had “The Mommy Insider” printed on my 1 liter SIGG water bottle.  You can choose from 7 special edition designs.  Stop wasting plastic water bottles and design your own SIGG water bottle that you will have for many many years.  These SIGG water bottles can be washed in the dishwasher.  Attach a caribeener to the SIGG top and then attach your SIGG to your backpack or diaper bag and you’ve got easy access to it all of the time!

The custom-designed bottles are available for $27.99 on CafePress’ SIGG section here..

Learn about SIGG on their website here.
GIVEAWAY!
We have (1) 1 liter SIGG water bottle to give to a lucky reader. The 1 liter bottle is exactly like what you see pictured here with “The Mommy Insider” printed on it.  Leave a comment below related to SIGG, water bottles, and/or being ‘green’ and you are entered to win.  Contest ends July 15th, 2009.

We will be giving away the same SIGG water bottle on TheFind.com and MomLogic.com!  Subscribe to our email updates (green bar at top of the page) to find out when the other contests begin.

Design your SIGG bottle at CafePress!