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5 Big Sales and Free Green Products – in Honor of Earth Day

susan — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 15:12:41 +0000

By Susan Seliger

Nothing beats saving some green while going green. Here are some down-to-earth sales that’ll provide that two-fer.

1. Home Depot – On Sunday, April 19^th, you can get a FREE CFL light bulb (they’re giving away one million) plus a free tomato, oregano or basil plant for every one you buy. On addition, they’ll tell you if you’re eligible for a $1500 tax credit on energy-efficient home improvement.

2. Amazon.com is celebrating a sale on selected green products for the entire month—from composters and solar chargers to a 400-watt wind generator.

3. ItsEasyBeingGreen.com is offering 25% off water efficiency and energy efficiency products and every other item on the site, from CFL bulbs and an LED Night Lite to EPA-approved high-efficiency toilets, on the real Earth Day, April 22. , 2009.

4. Seventh Generation – the green cleaning and paper products company, is offering lots of coupons for discounts on its excellent range of eco-friendly products.

5. Not just for Kids—The Scholastic Store is having a giant sale on books and DVDs and more all about Planet Earth and butterflies and lions and tigers, oh my.

Photo credit: www.Goinggreenproductsonline.com

Great Eco-friendly Backpack – for Back-to-School Kids or (Sigh) Back-to-Work Adults

susan — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 14:21:20 +0000

By Susan Seliger

Time to get the kids — and yourself — ready for Fall. Tired of that heavy old backpack? Here’s one from Progressive Kid – a web store with some of the best eco-friendly stuff for your favorite small fries — that will work for you, too.

It’s Good: It’s smaller than the average pack (1300 cubic inches/22 liters capacity; 1 pound 9 ounces/.71 kilograms weight). Plus it’s got these features:

Single zip front panel access with mesh and fabric utility pockets
Pass-through access to internal pocket
Two recycled PET mesh side pockets
Recycled spacer mesh harness and back panel
Recycled removable web waist strap
Recycled PET stretch woven cell phone/electronics harness pocket
Recycled PET main body fabric
Recycled Regrind buckles
Internal front panel organization
Internal laptop sleeve
Smart key clip that works with electronic keys

It’s Green: Made by Osprey, known for their earth-friendly ReSource series from 70 percent recycled materials. Also the color names alone are worth it: Rainforest green or glacier blue.

It’s Here: Progressive Kids Store

It’s: $59

Photo credit: ProgressiveKid.com