The Great Eco-Friendly Giveaway Has Arrived!

October 2nd, 2008 • Related • Filed Under

The giveaway has been suspended due to the fact that several people were attempting to rig the results with up to 5 or 6 different email addresses even though it was specified that you could only enter once. Due to IP tracking, we could see that the same people were using multiple email addresses and made-up names to try to get extra entries, and because that would not be fair to the legitimate entries, the giveaway has been suspended until further notice.

You know what they say - a few bad apples . The contest will be relaunched next week in a way to prevent this type of thing from happening, sorry for any inconvenience, but I am sure the people who legitimately entered can appreciate that the contest was being rigged and not in their favor. Thanks for understanding.


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  1. Comment by Beth on 2 October 2008:

    I’ve been a reading since around January of 2008. I’m a huge fan of the topics covered and the tone of the posts. If I were to win, I’d love one of the Act2 bags. After reading your review of them a while back, I checked out their site and fell in love with their stuff. I emailed the company to ask if they’d consider making a lunch bag, too.
    Thanks for the contest!

  2. Comment by Elizabeth M. on 2 October 2008:

    I just found your blog for the first time today! Lucky for me to run across this super giveaway. If I could choose something, I would love the Envirosax bag! Thanks so much.

  3. Comment by Ben on 2 October 2008:

    I have been reading for a couple of months via RSS. Your review of products are usually spot on. I would love a Baggu bag, I can’t count the number of times I stop somewhere and would like to have a reusable bag so people don’t give me a funny look when I tell them I don’t want a bag. That would come in handy.

  4. Comment by Kristin on 2 October 2008:

    I am a new reader…just about 2 months. This post has been a fabulous resource in itself since I have been searching for paraben free cosmetics and soaps that don’t cost and arm and a leg. Thank for all the great information! I would love the gift certificate to Affordable Mineral Makeup or the Yes to Carrots…haven’t tried either yet but will definately be visting them online.

  5. Comment by AnnMarie Johnson on 2 October 2008:

    What a lovely set of giveaways! How awesome! I thought the first pics were actually cookies and juice which I thought was a really strange giveaway for this blog. LOL!

  6. Comment by Audra Elise on 2 October 2008:

    Hey this is awesome! It’s always so cool when companies do grassroots giveaways and give us the chance to discover something new and green on the cheap.

    I’d really love to try either Yes to Carrots or the Envirosax bag.

    Thanks for putting all the wonderfulness together.
    AE

  7. Comment by Sarah Holmes on 2 October 2008:

    Just found your site today. I was trying to figure out how long it takes glass to disintegrate. (I’m a 7th grade Science teacher.)

    I think all the prizes are awesome, but I really did the messenger bag made from recycled plastic bottles. A teacher can never have enough bags.

    Also, I’m adding a link to your page on my website! Thanks!

  8. Comment by Teresa on 2 October 2008:

    I’ve been reading you for a little over a year now. If I win, I’d really like just about anything, but the Mineral Makeup would be wonderful since that is one thing I haven’t yet ‘greened’ to my standards:) Thank you!

  9. Comment by Jessica C on 2 October 2008:

    I have just started reading last month.
    you have so many great prives. if i won i would lovve either the Organic, all-natural Shampoo, Conditioner and Body Gel Yes To Carrots or the Bamboo bag from Envirosax.

  10. Comment by Elaine on 2 October 2008:

    I’ve been reading your RSS for a couple months. I believe I found you through No Impact Man. Love the blog, keep up the good work. I’d be thrilled if I won the Yes to Carrots products or any of the bags.

  11. Comment by Eric on 2 October 2008:

    Conveniently enough, I just discovered your site a few days ago thanks to a link made available at Frugal Dad to the article about recycling shipping containers to be used as homes for low-income people. Glad I found you. I’ve been VERY impressed so far. Keep up the good work.

    Were I given a choice, I suppose I’d choose the organic shampoo, conditioner, and body gel from Yes to Carrots. I’m sure my wife would love it. I’d be a nice surprise gift I think.

  12. Comment by Breanna on 2 October 2008:

    I have been reading your site for a while. It is wonderful to have something to make you realize how easy it really can be to make a difference.

  13. Comment by Kate@LivingTheFrugalLife on 2 October 2008:

    Nice array of prizes for this giveaway. I followed you here from Frugal Dad, and will poke about a bit. I may link to this post. Will let you know if I do.

    -Kate

  14. Comment by Cori Belliveau on 2 October 2008:

    I’ve been reading for at least a few months now and I love all your green ideas and info. Your product reviews are very helpful too. Keep up the good work! If I win I’d love the Way Basics runner or a Baggu bag. Check out my blog at coriandthegirls.livejournal.com
    for my no-poo ball recipe.
    Cori

  15. Comment by amanda on 2 October 2008:

    i’ve been following since around june, via twitter. this site has so many great recommendations - especially the little things that are easy to integrate into every day life.

    if i were to win, i’d love the maggie’s socks, or the Baggu bags - bringing our own bags to our local store gives us the chance not only to cut down on our waste, but we donate our 5 cents per bag back to the local farmers in our county.

  16. Comment by Elizabeth on 2 October 2008:

    This is an amazing set of giveaways! I must say that I love the Yes to Carrots line and could always use more of that. . . :) Here’s to crossing my fingers for a win.

  17. Comment by Sherry on 2 October 2008:

    I actually just stumbled on your website looking for bleach alternatives–but I am in love!!

    You have a great list of prizes!! and if I won, I would choose either the bamboo bag or the messenger bag…

    GREAT website–thank you so much!!

  18. Comment by Pam on 2 October 2008:

    I am a brand new reader of your blog and it’s wonderful. I’m getting ‘greener’ by the day and your site has lots of neat ideas to help me along.

    I would choose the messenger bag made of recycled plastic bottles or the Yes To Carrots products!

  19. Comment by ZoeB on 2 October 2008:

    I just found your site today, and I’ll be coming back again!

    Thanks for the tips. :)

  20. Comment by FFB on 2 October 2008:

    I’ve been reading for about a month or so. Mostly following you from Twitter.

    I’d love to win a messenger bag from Act2!

    Thanks for the great content!

  21. Comment by JP on 2 October 2008:

    I found your site about a week ago. Thanks for all the info, I will become a regular reader.

    I would like to win the eco kids book!

  22. Comment by Courtney on 2 October 2008:

    I’ve been reading for a few months now. If I won I’d like the make up gift certificate or the bamboo bag.

  23. Comment by Mary Jenkins on 2 October 2008:

    I love the table runner! I am using an old, found fold out table as my dining room table. This sure would improve the looks of it!

  24. Comment by Jamie on 2 October 2008:

    I can’t remember for sure how long I’ve been reading, but I think it’s been about a year! We love all your articles, tips and stories. I would be thrilled with any of these, I can’t even imagine choosing, but we’re in the market for a new shampoo, so I think I would choose that! Thanks!

  25. Comment by Carla Pullum on 2 October 2008:

    Just found your site today I love the Oreo Messanger bag but all the prizes are too good to be true!

  26. Comment by Gary LaPointe on 2 October 2008:

    If I win I think I’d like a Baggu bag or the messenger bag made of recycled plastic bottles. I don’t know if I’d use any of the other items and that kind of defeats the purpose, right?

  27. Comment by ~Dawn on 2 October 2008:

    I would love to be entered into your contest. Thanks

  28. Comment by Maja on 2 October 2008:

    Yes to Carrots pack. My 1st time now.

  29. Comment by karissa on 2 October 2008:

    I have been here sine about July? ish.
    I would love to try the say YES to Carrots line, the envirosax would be a very close second though!

  30. Comment by Marilyn Wons on 2 October 2008:

    I have been reading for a few months. I would like the shampoo, conditioner combo - so fine - thank you

  31. Comment by Hil'Lesh on 2 October 2008:

    I’m actually new to this site. I’m glad I’ve found it, because it always nice to find a green blog to add to my list of favorites. I’d love to win a copy of Big Green Purse. :)

  32. Comment by Alicia Webster on 2 October 2008:

    I would love to win any of the items, but my top choice would be the pair of organic cotton urban hiker socks from Maggie’s Organics, especially if they are tie-dyed like in the picture. I love anything that is tie-dyed.
    Alicia Webster
    5webs@comcast.net

  33. Comment by Carol on 2 October 2008:

    I found your site after a girlfriend of mine (she’s very GREEN) told me about it and emailed me your web link. I would love to win the Yes to Carrots prize, and would also be happy with the makeup gift certificate.

  34. Comment by Christine on 2 October 2008:

    I’ve been reading for maybe 2-3 months? I can’t remember exactly how I found you but most likely it was through a link on someone’s blog. I’s love to win one of the bagu’s!

  35. Comment by Shilo Beedy on 2 October 2008:

    This is my first time here and would love any of the bags shown or the carrot products.

  36. Comment by Nora on 2 October 2008:

    I have been reading your site for the past 3 weeks. My sister told me about your site.

  37. Comment by Margaret Smith on 2 October 2008:

    I’ve been a reader for a little over a month now. I love this site and all the great ideas and resorces. All these prizes are wonderful. I’d love to enter for the messenger bag made of recycled plastic bottles from Act2. Thanks to all these sponsers for offering this prizes.

  38. Comment by Vicky Boackle on 2 October 2008:

    i have just started reading this site and theses items look nice.

  39. Comment by Sandy on 2 October 2008:

    A messenger bag made of recycled plastic bottles from Act2 - GreenSmartA $30 gift certificate from Affordable Mineral Makeup. then the terraCYScle…am a subscriber…nice prizes! Thankyou sponsoers

  40. Comment by Danielle on 2 October 2008:

    new to the site but loving it!

  41. Comment by Gaye McGill on 2 October 2008:

    I’m a new reader and it’s obvious I’m going to find a lot of good information at your site. I’d choose a messenger bag made of recycled plastic bottles from Act2 - GreenSmart.

  42. Comment by ttrue88 on 2 October 2008:

    Since September.
    To win anything is great, would like the
    Affordable Mineral Makeup gift certificate.

    Thanks for the contest

  43. Comment by ron on 2 October 2008:

    i would like to win the bag made of sustainable Bamboo from Envirosax. it’s styling.

  44. Comment by ron on 2 October 2008:

    i would like to win the bag made of sustainable Bamboo from Envirosax. it’s styling. i’ve been reading for a month.

  45. Comment by rebecca snodgrass on 2 October 2008:

    Love the site and love the giveaways.

  46. Comment by Leslie on 2 October 2008:

    What a cool site! Thanks for all the helpful tips to lead a greener lifestyle.
    If I were to win the giveaway contest, I’d love the Affordable Mineral Makeup gift certificate (make up is a big expense of mine!) OR the Carrots products.
    Thank you!*

  47. Comment by Alicia on 2 October 2008:

    Im a good human

  48. Comment by Sandy on 2 October 2008:

    Wow, this is quite a giveaway! I’ve been reading for several months now, probably six, and there’s always something fascinating on here. I like any of the bags and hair care products. Thanks for the opportunity!

  49. Comment by debbie on 2 October 2008:

    Today is my first time on your blog. Nice job! I would enjoy the hair care products. I always like to try something new.

  50. Comment by Paola on 2 October 2008:

    Can’t remember how long but over a year. I would like to win the Yes to Carrots products.
    Thank you and love reading your newsletter.

  51. Comment by COREY on 2 October 2008:

    WOW, Ive been VISITING THIS SITE EVER SINCE I WAS 12 AND A HALF!

  52. Comment by Jessica on 2 October 2008:

    I’m a new lurker to the site, and I’m in love with the Terracycle messenger bag. They’re lovely.

  53. Comment by Chris on 2 October 2008:

    New poster here. The envirosax is omgwant - bamboo is great.

  54. Comment by Julie A. on 2 October 2008:

    WOW!! This is a pretty sweet giveaway. Thanks so much for putting this together. If I had to choose I would love to get the $30 certificate to Afforable Mineral Makeup or all the Yes To Carrots products. And in fact, I would be happy with anything from this giveway, haha.

    I just posted on my blog this giveaway, so please take a look. And I also sent a message to some friends on myspace. Thanks a bunch!!

  55. Comment by Jennifer on 2 October 2008:

    I haven’t ever been to the website before but my sister posted the link on her blog so I thought I would see what it was all about. I liked some of your featured articles and I think one in particular that stuck out was collecting rainwater from the roof. What a great idea! I never would have even thought about conserving water that way. And although drilling might not be the answer to our problems it does provide some relief. Isn’t some better than none? Anyway, nice site and if I did win I would like the $30 gift certificate from Affordable Mineral Makeup. I tried it once and really liked the results. Thanks.

  56. Comment by Meme on 2 October 2008:

    I have been reading for a few months now and do enjoy the blog but I have to say that I was born ”green” - in other words - on a farm where we simply reused and recycled every thing and did green as away of life–it was normal to us as a family for survival- an example was saving tin cans for putting around small plants such as tomatoes so that the wind did not destroy in the spring- and cleaning rain water which we used for rinsing our clothes and our hair- and so on and so on-
    huggles me, Meme who is not quite older than dirt

  57. Comment by Sarah Stern on 2 October 2008:

    I’m new to the blog but enjoying it. I’d love to win the Envirosax.

  58. Comment by Carolyn Nedrow on 2 October 2008:

    I have just become acquainted with the website and it is great!!! If I win I would love to have the hikers socks. Thanks!!
    cjnedrow@gmail.com

  59. Comment by Jennifer on 2 October 2008:

    I found this website off my sister’s blog and I thought I would check it out. This is my first time viewing the site and I think it’s great. I love the giveaway and if I had to choose I would definitely pick the $30 certificate to Affordable Mineral Makeup. My sister let me try her foundation a few weeks and I loved it. Thanks!!

  60. Comment by Valerie on 2 October 2008:

    A friend of mine told me about this site and the giveaway, so I thought I would check it out. I really like it and the giveaway is just an added bonus. That being said this is my first time at this website, but definitely not my last:)

    If I had to choose I would love to get my hands on the Yes to Carrots products. I have seen the products at the store and have been wanting to try them out, so it would be perfect to win them.

  61. Comment by Stephanie - Green SAHM on 2 October 2008:

    I like the Bagu bags. I’m just so awful at remembering my reusable bags, that I love the idea. Then again, the stuff from Yes to Carrots is pretty cool too.

  62. Comment by Kirsten on 2 October 2008:

    I love all the prizes they are great want the baggu and actually I am new tonight to the site and love it..thanks for hosting the giveaway

  63. Comment by Melanie on 2 October 2008:

    This is my first time visiting the site. I found it while looking for a natural way to clean my coffee maker. (CLR YUCK!)

    I would love an envirosak. When you go grocery shopping, canvas bags are great. But when you go downtown, or out shopping for clothes;you do not want to put them in your grocery bags. This is one of the first stylish bags I have seen, and like.

    I like your articles and have bookmarked this site. It is a great reference tool and a good way to find out about new eco products etc.

  64. Comment by Sito on 2 October 2008:

    I’ve been here a few times in the past couple months. ANY of these would be great to get! If I had to pick, I’d choose the Envirosax.

  65. Comment by christopher h on 2 October 2008:

    i’ve only been here a few months, would love to win the oreo bag from terracycle

  66. Comment by janet lindsey on 2 October 2008:

    i’ve been visiting this site about 3mos and i love it.i would love to win the act 2 green smart bag.

  67. Comment by Emily on 2 October 2008:

    Hey, I’ve been here for about 6 months. I would love to be entered in the draw - and if I had a choice I would love the Yes To Carrots or the Baggu bag. Thanks!

  68. Comment by Janet F on 2 October 2008:

    I am new here.

    I would like the Organic, all-natural Shampoo, Conditioner and Body Gel.

    Thank you!

    janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com

  69. Comment by Celeste on 3 October 2008:

    I’ve been reading your blog for about a month. I think it’s great! Thanks!

  70. Comment by Janna Johnson on 3 October 2008:

    Hi. I just found this site this evening! I would love to win the yes to carrots products. Thanks a ton!

  71. Comment by Bonnie Day on 3 October 2008:

    I’ve been over here quite afew times and its a great site I’d love to have the Organic, all-natural Shampoo, Conditioner and Body Gel from Yes To Carrots– great products and a great giveaway

    Bonnie in FL
    blday50@yahoo.com

  72. Comment by adrienne Gordon on 3 October 2008:

    just started today, would love the hiker socks.

  73. Comment by Heather S on 3 October 2008:

    What a fabulous giveaway. I love these products! I just found your site so I am new. I really am into mineral makeup so the mineral makeup gc would be great. Thank you!

  74. Comment by MARILOUISE on 3 October 2008:

    I have been reading since this past June. My first choice would be the shampoo, conditioner and body gel. I love to try different personal grooming products.

  75. Comment by Rae on 3 October 2008:

    Hello!!
    I’ve been reading for 2 months (maybe…?)

    I love the envirosax bags!

    Not only are these great give away prizes, but you just helped with my Christmas shopping this year! The envirosax bags full of eco-friendly products will be perfect!!

  76. Comment by Ginna on 3 October 2008:

    Hi, I’ve just seen your site, but I really like it. Very helpful stuff.
    And since you asked, I think the Oreo bag from Terracycle, and the recycled bottle bags from Act 2 are really cool - can’t decide which I like more.

  77. Comment by Diane MacEachern on 3 October 2008:

    Thanks for including Big Green Purse in the giveaway!

  78. Comment by tobye on 3 October 2008:

    I actually just found this, and bookmarked it. I have been wanting to read The Big Green Purse.

  79. Comment by charline s on 3 October 2008:

    Found it today, I like the bag made from recycled bottles.

  80. Comment by patricia skinner on 3 October 2008:

    Today is the first day I have read your website. I would love to win the Bamboo Bag by Envirosax.

  81. Comment by Lauren on 3 October 2008:

    i am new to this site. i would love to win one of the baggu bags. I am very pro- bringing your own bags to stores so that other do not go to waste however i tend to forget! this is bag is small and i could always keep it in my purse! too cute.

  82. Comment by Katy Lin on 3 October 2008:

    i just found your site today! i LOVE the table runner and the bamboo bag!

  83. Comment by Sue Pickering on 3 October 2008:

    This is my first visit very nice site i like the HIKER SOCKS AND THE MESSANGER BAGS ARE GREAT MY FAV COLOR GREEN

  84. Comment by Crystal on 3 October 2008:

    Hi–
    I have been reading for a couple of months now…I’d say about 3-4. I love your articles, keep up the great work!

    P.S. I absolutely love the messanger bag! :)
    Thanks for the giveaways…they are absolutely wonderful. Keep up the awareness..

  85. Comment by beth shepherd on 3 October 2008:

    Thank you for having this. I have been reading your site for about 1 week now. I really enjoy it. If I had to choose and it would be really hard. I would probably choose the messenger bag. Thank you!
    tatertot374@sbcglobal.net

  86. Comment by Cindy J on 3 October 2008:

    I haven’t been here long but the contest is really nice. Thanks.

  87. Comment by sarah:) on 3 October 2008:

    Thanks for the great info! I’ve been a reader for almost a full month now and if I had a choice, I’d most like to try the Yes to Carrots products

  88. Comment by Christina W. on 3 October 2008:

    It’s my first visit to the site - but it looks great- so bookmarked! To pick just one of these amazing prizes, I’d have to go with the EcoKids e-book. So relevant.

  89. Comment by Kate on 3 October 2008:

    I’ve been reading for approximately 6 months. . . I would be happy to win any of these awesome prizes — I just couldn’t resist entering!

  90. Comment by Ken Robinson on 3 October 2008:

    I’m a newbie. My sister loves the Messenger Bag from Act2

  91. Comment by Monique Rizzo on 3 October 2008:

    I love the Oreo Bag! So cute!

  92. Comment by M.A. on 3 October 2008:

    Just found your site this afternoon. Sure do agree with your philosophy!

  93. Comment by Carrie on 3 October 2008:

    I’m really trying to move to more eco-friendly lifestyle (I already walk instead of drive and don’t purchase processed food). I’m a new reader. If I had to choose what to win, I think I would choose the 1 set of 3 RuMe Bags reusable grocery bags, 2 ECOBAGS® reusable produce bags, and 1 Ocean Blue Klean Kanteen bottle from Delight.com.

    Thanks!

  94. Comment by fern on 3 October 2008:

    i stumbled upon your blog fairly recently. It must have been referenced in another site. I enjoy it very much.

    I also would enjoy the organic shampoos and shower gels!

  95. Comment by Michele Aranguiz on 3 October 2008:

    New to the site, but glad you’re doing what you’re doing.
    I’m interested in the set of RuMe Bags reusable grocery bags, ECOBAGS® reusable produce bags, and Klean Kanteen bottle. I’ve been talking to my grandmother about carrying her own bag to the grocery store and would gift her the grocery bags. Portland is about to pass a law requiring the use of reusable bags.

  96. Comment by Susan Smith on 3 October 2008:

    I’m a new reader, I would love to win the shampoo, conditioner and body gel from Yes to Carrots

  97. Comment by Maxine on 3 October 2008:

    New to the site, but like what I see, especially the reusable bags.

  98. Comment by Alline Anderson on 3 October 2008:

    I’ve only been reading a week, since I began twittering and stumbled across your fabulous site. Don’t need any of the prizes, thanks. Keep up the good work!

  99. Comment by Kolja on 3 October 2008:

    I’ve been reading TheGoodHuman daily since about April, when I followed a link from mental_floss. I can’t get enough of this site! Thanks for all the great content.

    Were I to win, I’d love one of the messenger bags made of recycled plastic bottles by Act2 or the RuMe Bags, ECOBAGS and Klean Kanteen bottle. Thanks again!

  100. Comment by Casey H on 3 October 2008:

    I just found this website and I LOVE IT!! I’d love to enter for the TerraCycle bag, it would be such a perfect diaper bag for me!

  101. Comment by Casey H on 3 October 2008:

    http://caseydeucesworld.blogsp.....sited.html

    I blogged you!!

  102. Comment by susan varney on 3 October 2008:

    i’m totally new love to win the eco kids book

  103. Comment by Kam A on 3 October 2008:

    I am a new reader of your blog but I now have it bookmarked and I will definitely return!

  104. Comment by Kayce C. on 3 October 2008:

    I’m a new reader also. I’d like to win the Shampoo, Conditioner and Body Gel from Yes To Carrots.

  105. Comment by Linda Lansford on 3 October 2008:

    Today is the first day I have read your site. I like the Bamboo Bag by Envirosax.

  106. Comment by Terri D on 3 October 2008:

    This is my first time on this website. Great prizes. Count me in for the $30 Affordable Mineral Makeup gift certificate.

  107. Comment by Dana on 3 October 2008:

    I just found this site - and wow do I like it! Will be back often to read more and get earth friendly ideas. I’d like the Envirosax should I be choosen. : )

  108. Comment by Janice Golden on 3 October 2008:

    I just found your site its great I would love to have the table runner

  109. Comment by Rosanne Morrison on 3 October 2008:

    The Environ sak bag I’ve been readinga bout a year.

  110. Comment by crystal on 3 October 2008:

    What a bunch of lovely products!! I never heard of mineral makeup and i am going to check them out.I love Say Yes To Carrots and would love to try theOrganic, all-natural Shampoo, Conditioner and Body Gel :)

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